Worried about over eating during holidays?
We all love holidays ,good food, fun with friends and families.
But if research is right, then we gain about half a Kilo, after each bout of holiday food.This piles up.
The holiday food binge makes “you” 5Kg heavier , every decade.
Remember how much sweat you shed to get rid of that 1 kilo?
It’s so easy to gain ?
Why can’t the calories just melt away?
Believe me I researched thoroughly .
You have to prevent it with your body ,mind and soul .
Repel those calories , which slow you down ,make you bloated and unhealthy.
But how can you diet during holidays?
The two never go well together.
So what’s the best way to avoid the fitness crash during,and after holidays ?
How to avoid getting back all those pesky love handles?
25 Tips to avoid overeating during holidays
Try to exercise in the morning . This helps to decrease cravings .
Don’t skip the weights . Weight lifting helps you boost up your BMR .You burn more calories the entire day.
Those endorphins which are released when you exercise helps you avoid emotional. overeating.
Have a healthy breakfast Protein in your breakfast with healthy carbs will keep you full .Proteins at breakfast help keep you fuller, for longer periods
Don’t starve yourself.
Starving the entire day for the party, will make you overeat. .Go for low-calorie ,high fibre options.
Avoid Stress over holiday plans ,menus and guest list.That will make you stuff yourself with high salt high sugar snacks . Emotional earing roller coaster from which it’s a battle getting off.
Sleep
Burning the candle at both ends cm make you crabby .So if you party till late night ,catch up on sleep next morning .
Sleep has a big role to play in decreasing stress,cravings and overall healthy eating choices.
Can your plate help ?
Yes it can!
Our minds play tricks on us
A big white plate makes you heap up all food .Even those that you don’t eat.
Take a smaller plate . If your plate looks crowded you automatically take less.
Try a coloured plate .White colour makes you eat more.Blue less according to colour psychology.
Don’t forget to use your fork while eating.
Using cutlery helps you eat slower
Avoid seconds.This is your pitfall. Remember if you keep healthy ,you can eat all your favourite food forever. Control is key .
Make water your best friend.
Yes I know this advice is as old as the hills.But it works
Drink water 2 glasses 15 to 20 minutes before your meal.It will make you full and help you avoid overeating.
Go low on Salt.
The less salt you have the less sugar you will crave.
Salt makes you swell up .
Plus its relationship with sugar cravings ,make it the number 1 evil to avoid .
Chew
Chewing 20 times as the saying goes ,does help you cut back.
When you chew your muscles break up the food into tiny pieces.This helps in digestion .
The time it takes to chew helps your brain process your eating activity.
Satiety is actually something your brain realizes.Your tummy comes quite late to the game.That’s why eating slowly helps your brain and tummy communicate better.
Eat mindfully
Mindfulness helps you enjoy every mouthful .Appreciating every morsel is a way to practice thankfulness . Plus prevent over indulging.
Eat before you cook
Before starting to cook or bake at home ,have an apple .Never cook bake on an empty stomach .
All the aroma will make you taste too much of your own cooking.
Ditch the sugary drink and the alcohol
Get water favoured with lime ,cinnamon ,and your favourite fruits.
Try to adjust the sugar content in your own baked goodies .Tweak it to make it healthy .
Use healthy methods of cooking.
Grill ,shallow fry or airfry.
Deep frying kicks your fitness out of the orbit.
Don’t eat all the deserts on the buffets . Select the one you really love . Maybe have a bite of another .
Use the 3 bite rule.First bite for pleasure.Second bite to slowly savour it.3rd bite for a lingering memory.
Be very picky about your favourites.
Practice saying No.
Ask someone to watch over you .
If you are hosting the party give away the leftovers.Maybe keep some.But not all.
Lastly enjoy your self .Keep your health in mind .But don’t obsess about it.
Do you worry about holiday over eating?
What’s your favourite way to keep fit du ring holidays ?
Comment below to let me know.
Day 23 for #NaBloPoMo
Linking up with marathonsandmotivation
Awesome ideas! I know I’m a prime example for over eating during the holidays! Especially with desserts but it’s a great idea to start eating before I cook! Will give it a try!
I feel like I already have gained 5 pounds. I really need to push the water.
I struggle with overeating all year round. This was extremely helpful roundup of tips, thanks!
These are some really awesome tricks!!! Thanks for sharing them!!
Such a helpful post! I honestly already started overeating. LOL. This season can be the worst when it comes to diet. These are such awesome tips. Thanks.
Holidays and food will get you. Sneak right through your goals and live you disappointed. I skipped a cookie exchange to avoid the temptation but now want to do 12 days of cookies. Which means not starting a no sugar diet until that’s over, lol. I’m pretty good at not over indulging but I’m also good at eating a treat daily.
Thanks for these great tips. My biggest overeating problem comes from relatives insisting that I’m too skinny and non stop handing me food that they made specially for me. It’s nearly impossible to refuse without hurting their feelings.
These are excellent tips. I also try to eat healthy during the holidays. I like to try everything, but only put a tiny bit of everything on my plate. That way I know I’m not going overboard.
I admit it, I do overeat during the holidays. The food is just so dang good, I can’t help it!
Oh geez, I definitely should’ve read this earlier when I had the chance! My pants would’ve thanked you lolll
xx, Tomi
I love these tips, i drink alot of water which definitely helps, and i dont over indulge like i used to as i always drink the water first and then eat.
That’s always the best way .DrinkING water helps a lot
Oooo great tips!!!! Not over eating is so tough this time of year!!!
These are great tips!I need to follow these tips so just bookmarked this post.
These are really good tips. I’m not a fan of cooking with salt, but I can’t control what others put in their food.
Don`t eat all the desearts on the buffet table! Thats my biggest take for today especially as I love desserts very much.
Great tips! What helps me is drinking plenty of water and staying active. I like helping the host in the kitchen: Setting the table, clearing the table. As well as going outside and playing with the kids.
I’m so bad about eating breakfast. I need to start and to eat more protein.
Thanks for your tips! I avoid stress eating and also eating lots of sweets. Drinking hot tea also helps me to digest well.
Good tips to keep in mind anytime I’m invited to a large gathering where there is always a variety of food choices. The opportunity to overeat is so tempting.
Lifting weights seems like the tip I’ll be following! Seems easier lol
I always try not to overeat but at the same time, it is the holidays 😉 But I will try to watch it so I can fit into my pants.
These are lovely tips, I know I will eat loads this Christmas so I am going to the gym go work out
“The holiday food binge makes “you” 5 kg heavier, every decade”… OMG!! That’s scary! Thanks for the tips, they make sense and can certainly help in staying fit!
I always over indulge over the holiday season, so it’s always good to keep in mind a few tips to prevent this. Especially after I end up with a very sore stomach from over eating. Your tips are great, thanks for sharing them.
Lennae xxx
Great Tips Amrita…never knew there was a connection between the color and food. But somewhere, the overall Indian cooking is loaded with weight-increasing stuff. Need to select the healthier options (still a challenge for me though).
Great tips Amrita. Portion control, eating healthy, water and staying physically active can actually do the trick. Useful and informative post and apt for the festive season.
Excellent tips there, Amrita 🙂 Helpful.
Really, “holiday seasons” can load you up with weight, which you spent months working out. But I think when you do for a vacation, you should not restrict yourself. Cause that is the very reason, you took a vacation. To be Yourself. To Have Fun. To Relax. To Enjoy.
Hee hee.I really wish I could do that without the guilt trips.
I loved the plate idea..nice one never thought of it
Thanks Manisha
I do all the things you mentioned we shouldn’t and so holidays and weight gain are my constant companions.
I will try and curb my sweet tooth with this tip;
Don’t eat all the deserts on the buffets . Select the one you really love . Maybe have a bite of another .
Use the 3 bite rule.First bite for pleasure.Second bite to slowly savour it.3rd bite for a lingering memory.
Thanks Mayuri. I too have a sweet tooth. My biggest problem is picking the on I like best
Very interesting and useful tips. Completely agree to each one.
Thanks Rachna. Glad you liked it.