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Holiday Weight Gain

Thursday, 17 December 2009

Is it possible to eat, drink and enjoy oneself around the holidays?

It is more the lead up to Christmas than the actual day itself. U.S research has shown that the average weight gain leading up to Christmas is 2.2kg in 6 weeks. Interestingly, these 2.2kg were not lost after the Christmas period. Instead, it was found that these participants gained more weight over the following year, adding an extra 3kg in total for the year. However, with a little planning and care, you can still enjoy the holiday season and not gain weight.

Nibbles

These can be very high in fat and blow your energy consumption in a few measly bites, and because they are small, often you don’t realise just how much you are consuming.

TRY:

  •          Eating before you attend a party. Try eating some soup, a piece of fruit or even dinner before you arrive. This way you are not as hungry and less inclined to pick.

  •          Keep your hands busy with a glass of water in one hand so that they are not free. This makes it more difficult to eat while mingling.

  •          Stay out of sight of the waiters by catching up with friends or going for a dance.

  •          Send yourself a reminder on your phone with a positive message to stay on track.

 

Alcohol

Drinking kilojoules is a real danger, as it provides empty kilojoules in that it does not fill you up. With alcohol flowing freely around the holiday season, it can be a challenge for weight loss. Remember the drinking guidelines of no more than 2 standard drinks per day for men and women and no more than 4 standard drinks at any occasion.

TRY:

  •          Low kilo-joule wine options and light beer. Many brands have released 30% less alcohol and kilo-joule content. Be careful of low-carb beers as they don’t necessarily mean low kilo-joule.

  •          When mixing a spirit-opt for a low kilo-joule mixer such as soda or tonic water and diet mixers.

  •          Use a tall glass and add plenty of low kilo-joule mixers. That way your drink will last longer.

  •          Stay clear of cocktails and pre-mixers as these are calorie laden with sugar or cream.

 

Buffet

‘Bring a Plate’ scenarios often lead with a food overdose and our taste buds keen to try everything there is on offer. In fact, research found that copious food selections stimulate our appetite, which can lead to overconsumption of food.

TRY:

  •          Choosing a small plate, if possible.

  •          Only visit the buffet table once.

  •          Filling your plate with salad and lean meat first.

  •          Be careful when selecting sauces and condiments and stay clear of rich creamy sauces. Instead, opt for mustard, mint or lemon condiments.

·         Choose fresh fruit or pavlova for desserts over cakes and biscuits.

Enjoy yourself but be mindful of your choices. Instead of meaningless snacking, sit down and really enjoy the meal. Try and listen to your hunger signals rather than just because food is in front of you.



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