BEATTHEBELLY - Avoid the Christmas Belly!


'Tis the season to be jolly!

So you want to enjoy the Christmas season. I really enjoy home cooking and a few drinks in the village pub at Christmas catching up with my old mates.

But how do you avoid becoming a fat Santa?

1. Remember you have a choice what you eat!
Every time you are offered a drink or something to eat or you are bored watching the Queens Speech and reach for the snacks or are out at the office christmas party review your options and dont rely on the autopilot.

2.Bear in mind that you will have to burn off all the calories you eat - and drink .
Don't forget alcohol contains many hidden calories and that your new years resolution may be set back by needing to lose a half stone in January just to get started!

3. Every time something reaches your lips think - do I really need this?
This rule applies especially to seconds - wait 20 minutes for seconds to let your stomach tell you if you're full. Keep up with the fruit and veg.

4. Don't overindulge on fatty foods / snacks
Just sample these to taste - you really don't need the cholesterol furring up your arteries.

5. Stay active 30 minutes every day this holiday.

You will have more free time over this holiday than your usual working week. Stay active with a daily brisk walk / jog / swim / cycle or gym session. This will help in burning up the extra calories, keep you in a good mood and avoid a new year slump.

Don't forget to enjoy yourself and celebrate relationships and good times - food retailers would love you to think the only way to celebrate christmas is to overindulge, but food is just one of many vital ingredients to create that special atmosphere.

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