How to Make It Through the Holidays Without Gaining Weight
With the holidays right around the corner, you might be dreading the post-holiday weight gain you’ve suffered in the past. We’ve all been there. We eat anything and everything we want at holiday parties and when January 2nd rolls around we are scurrying around trying to find pants that actually fit in our closets – ultimately regretting all those extra helpings of food and desserts. Unfortunately, you can’t live in sweatpants and an elastic waistband. This year, you don’t need to worry about gaining weight as long as you follow some of the helpful tips found in this article! Here are some of the best ways to keep your weight and body fat in check while still enjoying the holiday festivities with friends and family.
1. Exercise the day of parties/gatherings
Just because the holidays are here doesn’t mean you should skip your workouts due to a busy schedule. Your health is a priority and because of this, you need to keep your workouts in your calendar. Check the hours of your gym to ensure they are open certain days and times during the holidays and get your workouts out of the way by doing them in the morning. This gives you ample time to get ready for your afternoon/evening parties while still getting your swole on and burning fat so you won’t be gaining weight this holiday season.
2. Never go to a party on an empty stomach
You know what happens when you go to the grocery store on an empty stomach, right? Everything looks good and you buy items you didn’t have on your grocery list. Well, what do you think would happen if you went to a party on an empty stomach where you’re surrounded by delicious food that you normally wouldn’t eat due to the calorie and sugar count in them? Don’t do it. Eat a small meal and drink plenty of water before heading off to the party. This will have you feeling satiated before even walking up to the food table, preventing you from ultimately gaining weight.
3. Go one-for-one on beverages
It’s easy to kick back with those close to you and indulge in some adult beverages for a night full of fun and laughter. However, those liquid calories add up quickly. Way too quickly! Before you know it, you’re nearing 1,000 calories in just beverages – that’s not even counting the food you ate. An easy way to keep things under control is to go one-for-one with your beverages. For every alcoholic beverage you consume, drink a glass of water to follow it. So, if you drink one beer, grab a glass or bottle of water next. If you’re staying at the party for a while yet and want to drink another alcoholic beverage after your water, go for it. Remember though, drink responsibly. Not only is it for your own safety as we don’t want you to drink and drive, but no one like a sloppy drunk friend or family member at a party.
Related Article: Holiday Indulgence — It’s Fine to Leverage Cheat Meals (Wisely)
A better option, though, would be to skip the alcoholic beverages all together. I’m not naïve to think that most people enjoy a beverage when surrounded by friends and family. But if you normally don’t drink, then staying clear of all those liquid calories won’t be out of the norm anyway if you decided to skip the alcohol. Water is your friend – and it’s calorie-free!
Click here to continue reading…
*Disclosure: This article may contain affiliate links or ads, which means we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase through these links. These commissions help support the operation and maintenance of our website, allowing us to continue producing free valuable content. Your support is genuinely appreciated, whether you choose to use our links or not. Thank you for being a part of our community and enjoying our content.
PLEASE CONSIDER SHARING THIS ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TO HELP OTHERS LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS TOPIC. SIMPLY CLICK BELOW!
