Maintaining a flat stomach is particularly challenging during the Christmas holidays.
Partly because it is extremely tempting to indulge in heavenly Christmas dinners and desserts and partly because you will be so busy, you will forget to stay fit. In short, health and fitness are not generally found at the top of Santa’s naughty or nice list.
However, it is still possible to celebrate this festive season in a healthy way. All you need is a little planning and dedication.
Follow these simple guidelines and make the best out of your Christmas holiday!
- Stay Active. You still need to exercise 30 minutes each day or 40 min 3 times a week. Break it up into a few smaller sessions throughout the day if you’re pressed in time. Don’t forget your ab exercises!
- Try Healthier recipes. When treats are in the house, more of the desserts usually end up in your belly than in your guests’. So keep some low fat, low-calorie recipes and foods at hand.
- Splurge wisely. The holiday seems to come once a year, but the parties, events and gifts of food never seem to end! Decide which ones are really worthy splurging on, and leave the other foods on the table.
- Focus on people. Too often, food takes center stage at our holiday gathering. Instead, focus on your loved ones, activities, and other traditions that make holidays meaningful.
- Think before you bite. Before you try every irresistible food that crosses your path, think first. How will you feel after you eat them? Is the taste really worth it? Could you enjoy just a small amount instead?
- Use a smaller plate. Make just one trip to the food table, and fill only a salad-sized plate with your favorites. This helps keep portions under control.
- Enjoy a pre-party snack. If you arrive famished, you’re more likely to devour too much of the unhealthy choices. Try a combination of fiber, protein and healthy fats for more filling power. They also reduce bloating!
- Use a little help from a friend: Terrafor Octalite® is an amazing product, that helps lose waist centimeters, decrease bloating and swelling providing a digestive comfort. Keep it close for a sexy figure this season. You can find it in pharmacies around Lebanon. Learn more about it here
- And finally, stay positive. Everyone makes mistakes, so there will be times when even the most disciplined person overeats or skips a workout. Staying positive is half the battle. It’s Christmas, after all!
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