Beating the holiday bulge

Christmas is a time for feasting and we all struggle with containing ourselves with holiday treats. Read this to see how you can succeed.

The variety of food to feast on is one exciting thing about the December holidays, but it often comes at the expense of a diet lifestyle programme.

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While it might make sense to delay starting a diet or lifestyle programme until after the holidays, managing your weight and enjoying yourself can happen at the same time.

Most diet plans are put on hold until after the December holidays, which makes it easy for you to put on some weight.

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You need to learn how to manage your weight while enjoying the holidays, if you want to stay slim and healthy into the New Year. You owe it to yourself to have a fun-filled and guilt-free Christmas.

There should be no separation between enjoyment and managing your weight which is why The Diet That Everyone Talks About is committed to helping you enjoy your break while managing your weight.

Here are some hints and tips that will help you enjoy your December holidays without having to worry about putting on those extra kilos:

Avoid going to parties hungry

Eat something light before the party to reduce your chances of snacking on high calorie party food. Some healthy snacks include biltong, a boiled egg, a block of cheese (not processed) or a cheese and tomato sandwich on low GI bread.

Watch your portion sizes

Use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate. That way you are sure to eat less.

Get exercise

Over the holidays you can also try activities such as skipping, walking, tennis, jogging, gardening, aerobics or just simply taking a walk on the beach. Regular exercise is responsible for up to 33 percent of your weight loss total and accelerates your metabolic rate.

The Diet Everyone Talks About’s Eat Slim recipe book offers a recipe for a salmon and avocado salad with marinade sauce, which has 5g of carbohydrates per portion. The salad serves four with a preparation time of 20 minutes and one hour to chill.

Ingredients
– 150g smoked salmon, cut into pieces
– One avocado, chopped
– One medium onion, thinly sliced
– 125g tomatoes chopped,
– ¼ cucumber, chopped (optional)
– Fresh lettuce for serving

Marinade
– 15ml lemon juice
– 15ml vinegar
– 15ml canola or olive oil
– One clove garlic, crushed
– freshly ground black pepper
– mustard powder
– fresh parsley
– dill
– Salt
– 8 drops Natreen liquid sweetener (optional)

Method:
– Mix all ingredients. Add the marinade, mix, cover, and chill no less than one hour, before serving on the lettuce leaves.

Source: www.the-diet.co.za.

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