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The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy and celebration, but if you're trying to lose weight, the season can be tough. It's easy to fall into the trap of eating too much food and drinking too much alcohol if you don't plan ahead.
However, don't worry — it does not have to be that way! You can enjoy your favorite holiday treats while still keeping yourself on track with the strategies that we have listed below.
Best Tips To Help You Lose Weight During The Holidays
1) Drink more water
Drinking water can be a great way to help you lose weight. It increases your metabolism, which in turn helps your body digest food and absorb the nutrients in it. Drinking enough water will keep you from overeating. You will also find that drinking water helps your body burn fat because it keeps you feeling full longer. Drinking plenty of fluids is an important part of any weight loss program and should be included in any plan as long as there are no medical reasons not to do so.
2) Avoid alcohol
Alcohol is high in calories, and drinking too much can lead to overeating. It may disrupt your sleep cycle, which may cause you to eat more junk food and gain weight. Also, alcohol can dehydrate the body, and when you are dehydrated, your hunger increases because the body tells you that it needs water!
Even if you've heard that a glass of wine can be good for your health, it's not the best choice when it comes to losing weight. Alcohol is high in calories and sugar, which means that it will contribute to weight gain if you're not careful. If you do drink, limit yourself to one to two drinks per day.
While the holidays are a time for celebrating with loved ones, they can also be stressful—especially if you feel like you've gained weight during the season! To keep stress at bay and keep your body healthy, avoid alcohol this holiday season.
3) Eat the right way
Holiday snacking can get a bit out of hand. Whether it's a good old roast dinner or some junk food indulgence, we don't blame you for wanting to treat yourself, which is perfectly fine, by the way. Just remember to balance it with clean eating. For every junk meal, try and eat 2-3 clean meals. Leaning too far to either end of the spectrum will leave you unhappy after the holidays. Balancing the two is the best way to ensure you don't miss out on any delicacies while also not punishing yourself for taking care of your body.
This is where you need to be conscious of what you are putting into your body. You do not want to go back to eating junk food but instead focus on a balanced diet that includes fruits, vegetables, and lean meats.
When it comes down to it, this means eating less red meat, fat, and sugar while increasing the amount of fiber in your diet as well as drinking enough water every day.
4) Keep a food journal
Write down everything you eat. You can do this by hand on paper or in an app like MyFitnessPal, which works great for this if an app is more convenient for you. Writing things down will help you become more aware of what and how much you are eating.
Note when and where the food was consumed, as well as how many calories it contained (if available). Write down how much water is consumed throughout the day, as well as any beverages containing alcohol, caffeine, or sugar (e.g., soda), to keep track of their impact on your weight loss efforts.
Note when, where, and how much physical activity was performed each day so that it can be tracked and incorporated into a new fitness routine later on in order to burn more calories overall.
5) Exercise regularly
The holidays are a time to celebrate and enjoy, but the stress of getting everything done can make it hard to stick to your diet and exercise routine. But exercise is an important part of any weight-loss plan! It can help you lose weight, feel better, improve sleep quality, reduce stress, and boost energy levels.
Start small: If you're feeling burned out from the holidays or just want a break from eating healthy for a few days, don't beat yourself up about it! Instead of trying to start over again with a strict regimen of dieting and exercising after the new year rolls around (which isn't realistic for most people), try adding one or two small changes to your daily routine instead. For example, if regular workouts weren't possible over the holiday weekend because of all the traveling involved in visiting family members' homes across town, maybe try doing some light stretches while sitting on your feet instead. This is also easier on the joints which are often stiff after spending so much time indoors.
Conclusion
Losing weight during the holidays is possible, but it requires discipline and a commitment to your goals. It’s important not to get discouraged if you slip up once or twice along the way because even small actions towards your goal will add up over time.
