The festive season is here and most people fear that they will not be able to maintain their weight over this period.
The Diet Everyone Talks About is a scientific carbohydrate controlled 10-week lifestyle programme and has been tried and tested over the past 20 years. Selected pharmacies and beauty clinics can advise on the diet.
First, a person’s body mass index will be calculated, and a guideline of what foods a person can eat as well as what must be eaten in moderation will be drawn up.
The secret to losing weight or maintaining it lies in knowing how many and which carbohydrates to eat. Carbohydrates have high energy content, so eating more of them than one’s body can use, causes one’s body to store them as fat. This does not mean that all carbohydrates are bad; they have their purpose in a balanced diet. It is important to eat the right type and the right amount of carbohydrates.
• Avoid eating carbohydrates such as white bread, potatoes and rice, rather eat cheese and quiche.
• Foods such as veggies, fruits and milk products contain lesser amounts of carbohydrates.
• Include protein with every meal.
Combining excising with the eating plan will help you to achieve the best results, but it does not have to be strenuous exercises. A walk around the block with the dogs or, if you are going on holiday, along the beach will suffice. It will also help to revitalise your mind, body and spirit.
Exercise tips for the holiday:
• Try to stretch every morning before starting the day.
• Go for a swim in the pool and do a few laps.
• Walk after a meal and drink lots of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
• Go sightseeing on a bicycle for a great fat burning session.
• Explore a shop or a place of interest by walking instead driving there.
