No we are not talking about gifts and love; we are talking about weight loss. The upcoming days will allure you, hypnotize you and transfix you as you look at the holiday candies or the herb and apple stuffer turkey or the chocolate fountain with strawberries hanging all around. So, remind yourself that it is ok to indulge and appreciate the finer things of the holiday season as long as you have a recovery plan for the weight loss as you head into the bikini days and beach fun in the summer.

You must be aware of your current weight. If not, start monitoring it before the holiday season starts. Create a chart about the numbers of calories you consume in a day pr in a week. It doesn’t have to be very detailed or complex but it is going to help you tread through the next few months. If you are happy with your current weight then all you need to do is balance the calories accordingly. Follow these simple steps to maintain your weight or for an effective weight loss:

Be aware:

Don’t go on an eating binge blindly. ‘Knowing’ is the first step towards controlling. Be aware of what you eat, how much work out you managed and when your next holiday party is.

Set a target:

So, you fell in love with the holiday dress while window shopping. Set that as your goal. If you want to look good in it, losing a little weight should be in your action plan.

Go Smaller:

Chose a smaller plate during a celebration. You will load it lesser. It is ok to take more than one serving when your serving size is small.

Chose wine over cocktails:

Cocktail mixes are often loaded with sweeteners and hence calories. Stay away from cocktails, go for red wine instead.

Plan ahead:

If you know that the next days are going to be loaded with parties, families and food make a recovery plan to be effective during those days or after the festivities. Go through a cleansing period.

Manage Stress:

Don’t let stress get to you. If it does get to you, use relaxation techniques other than food. Go to a Spa, take a long walk, switch off your cell phone but don’t look at the fridge.

Increase your activity level:

And last nut not least, increase your activity level by a small amount, you might think it is insignificant, but you will notice that a small but consistent change will be your key to an effective weight loss and a successful holiday season.

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