Holistic Fitness Practitioner

Tuesday 15 December 2015

START NOW, DONT ALLOW THE HOLIDAY POUNDS TO PILE UP


Well it is that time of year again when the temptations to eat a drink like a King or Queen are at its highest. Social outings, work parties, family parties you name it, someone has event where drinking, eating and staying up later than normal are the norm. 

Don't throw away all your hard work you have put in throughout the year keeping in shape. Don't wait until the new year to restart your return after you have already put on the holiday pounds. Here are a few simple and helpful tips to get you through the holiday season that should help you maintain all the hard work and effort you have put in up to now:

  1. If you plan on drinking eat a high protein meal prior to consuming alcohol
  2. if you are drinking, for every glass of alcohol consume a glass of equal volume water before your next drink of booze
  3. Keep your portion sizes down and don't go back for seconds unless it's for a little extra protein or green vegetables
  4. Limit your sweet tooth to just a few bites of cakes or treats
  5. Stay away from those pre-meal snacks around the tables before the main meal
  6. Keep consistent on your work out routines even if it means just working out for a little less time
  7. Up the intensity of your work outs if you can't go for as long
Stick to these simple tips to hold off those holiday pounds so you and get a head start on the new years resolutions. 

MERRY HOLIDAYS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!