The Christmas and New Year period is filled with love and celebrations, along with alcohol, desserts, generously portioned meals and chocolate.
You may be feeling a little sluggish coming into the new year and what better time to get your act into gear and find your healthy routine again!
According to House of Wellness (2020), the following 6 tips will help lose the Christmas kilos:
- Establish a routine:
Structure is key when finding your routine. Avoid scrolling through social media and get moving first thing – once you’re up you’ll have momentum to continue with the rest of your day. - Avoid finding comfort in food:
Sometimes we feel worse when we rely on food to manage our emotions. Find other strategies to manage your emotions such as connecting with family and friends or doing a hobby or activity you enjoy. - Avoid mindless snacking:
Christmas time brings copious food and snacks laying around the house. Avoid eating a few biscuits here and some chocolate there – try swapping these for carrots and hummus or a piece of fruit. - Ditch the extreme diets:
Eating a range of core food groups is always best if we want to make long-term sustainable changes. - Get moving:
Cardio workouts help lose weight. You can also substitute an arvo drink catch up with a friend for a walk around the local river. - Limit your alcohol intake:
Moderation is key when it comes to alcohol as it plays a factor in weight gain. If you don’t want to cut out alcohol completely, try having a glass or two for the week.