It’s ‘Christmas time,
Miseltow and Wine’………and mince pies, chocolate, alcohol, leftovers and time off
work – put it all together and you are left with a recipe which will increase
our waistline, decrease our motivation and to top it off it’s cold outside so
we all want that extra padding to keep warm? Or do we? I know I would rather
wear a lovely warm Christmas jumper – (which I have been wearing for my outdoor
bootcamp to get into the festive spirit ;)
Christmas is when
most our healthy eating habits rear their ugly little head, we go way overboard
in what we eat and tend not to think twice about having chocolate for breakfast
(even I have been known to have a handful of hero’s for Christmas day
breakfast!). These bad habits just make us feel lethargic and can set us back
months with our diet and fitness goals.
So how can we survive
the festive season without piling on the pounds? Which will seem like a lifetime
to shift when you are anxious to zip up that new pair of jeans that Santa left
in your stocking.
Do not fear….Fit 4
Force is here….check out our tips to help you survive Christmas so you don’t
undo all the hard work you’ve done this year!
Ditch the sweet treats.
Swap sugary sweets
for fruit – cranberries are great at this time of year and with only 25
calories in half a cup they are a great healthy treat.
Keep Active
Try keep up to your
normal fitness routine over the festive period……if that’s not an option go for
a walk, take the dog, the family, whoever you like…..get some fresh air and
take in the winter scenery (if we have any that is!)
If you can’t get to
your fitness class then why not do some high intensity interval training (HIIT)
at home. 10 minutes in a morning will kick start your metabolism and your good
mood for the rest of the day J
Alcohol Alternatives
Fruit cocktails are a
healthy alternative to alcohol and you will wake up feeling fresh as a daisy
the day after. Not in to fruit juice then why not drink good old fashioned
water, most places will serve tap water if you ask, so not only will you save
yourself from a banging head & embarrassing antics, you will save money
too!
Boogie the night away
If you are at a party
or on a night out then hit the dance floor and burn off those extra calories.
Healthy Christmas Dinner
When it comes to the
main meal of Christmas, pile your plate high with plenty of veg and opt for
nice lean turkey.
Healthy Start
Start the day with a
cup of hot water with a lemon slice. This will help alkalise the stomach which
is important when you are eating lots of rich food throughout the day.
Avoid certain foods
Buffet food can be
some of the worst to eat…..especially as we have a small amount of everything,
which tends to be high in calories. Stay away from the cheese and pastries and
opt for plain salad and lean meat.
Healthy seasonal snacks
There are some great
snacks to have at Christmas time – have a hand full of nuts (the non-salted
variety of course) or grab a tangerine.
Most importantly have
a fantastic Christmas and New Year and stay safe.
If you want some free
work-outs which you can do in your own home over the Christmas period then
contact me and I will be happy to help.
07949 959 547
See you in 2014!
Andrea
Fit 4 Force
