8 tips for not gaining weight during the holidays
Foie gras, turkey, log, champagne, etc. The end of year holidays are often synonymous with good food and so ... pounds extra! But there is a way to limit the damage. We give you some tips to keep the line during this time of temptation.
Do (a little) sport
Staying in her couch in front of a Christmas movie, and with a box of chocolates, is part of the charms of winter. But to eliminate everything you have eaten, you will have to move more!
If sport is not your cup of tea, an hour-long hike at a steady pace may be enough . To burn the most calories, do your walk early in the morning when you are fasting.
To drink a lot
Water, let's hear! For example, drink 1.5 to 2 liters of water per day to eliminate as much toxins as possible during heavy meals.
To promote the elimination of waste and facilitate digestion, you can also drink a lemon juice before going to bed.
Being reasonable with alcohol
During the festivities, wine , champagne and cocktails flow a lot. Very caloric, limit yourself to only two or three drinks during a meal .
To replace alcohol, rely on flavored water and sugar-free fruit juice.
Do not throw yourself on the appetizer
Go easy on small fours, toasts with foie gras and chips , because it is often at the time of the drink that we swallow a lot of calories.
Instead, let yourself be tempted by a few fresh vegetables dipped in a preparation made of cottage cheese and aromatic herbs, seasoned with pepper and salt.
Take a snack before the meal
To avoid getting hungry at the time of the meal, eat a fresh fruit , a handful of dried fruits or a yogurt before the beginning of the festivities . This will prevent you from jumping on anything that comes your way during the meal.
Avoid refilling
Do not have eyes bigger than your stomach! Faced with a gargantuan quantity of products that you do not have every day used to consume, you will probably want to give you a second plate, even if you are no longer hungry.
It will be necessary to avoid if you do not want to grow, and make some choices: eat a piece of turkey with very little sauce, limit the bread with the slice of foie gras, pass the dessert if you abuse cheese, etc.
Also be sure to eat slowly and chew each bite . You will see that a plate will be sufficient, you will feel satiated.
Limit sugar
Weight gain is favored by sugar, which tends to lodge in fat cells . To minimize the damage, and not regret your excesses when putting on your jersey next summer, go easy on the logs and other desserts . If you are a sweet beak, find a ploy: take a small piece of dessert, which you will complement with a seasonal fruit.
Eat less between festive meals
Do not skip meals, it is useless and, worse, it could even make you fatter.
To eliminate excess, eat light and prepare plates of lean meats and steamed vegetables. Also eat fruits, and drink green tea, it has a detox effect.
Finally, rest assured : a gap has never hurt anyone. Do yourself before pleasure, surrounded by people you love.