You can feel it in the air… the holiday season is
here to stay for a few weeks and you know what that
means, right. Shopping, yes, a bit of stress too, but
also many holiday celebrations that involve plenty
of food - and of course alcoholic beverages.
If you fear that this time of the year is going to make
you heavier and you don’t know how you could enjoy all
these celebrations without gaining weight, here are a few
tips that can help you stay on track (and at the end we’ll
tell you how to get some more).
Okay, let’s get started:
* If you know that you’ll be having a big festive meal
try to exercise one or two hours before it takes place.
A good hard work out or even a brisk 30-minute walk
will speed up your metabolism and help you accumulate
less fat in your body. Studies have shown that exercise
prior to a meal works much better than after a meal.
The key is intensity so, a simple leisure walk won’t do
It.
* Take your time to enjoy your meals. Your brain takes
about 20 minutes to register if you are full or not.
If you eat too fast you are not allowing your brain
to get the important signals that tells you when
you’ve eaten enough and when to stop. So, relax, savour
your food and don’t rush.
* Eat an apple or a handful of raw almonds or walnuts,
or have a couple of teaspoons of fiber mixed in a full glass
of water 30 minutes before your meal. This will make you feel
full and it will be easier for you to skip snacking on finger
food or appetizers served before the main meal.
* Be mindful of what you’re eating. Be aware of the type
of food you’re serving on your plate and the portions.
* Avoid having seconds. If you really want to have them
opt for more salad or vegetables.
* Wait before you say yes to dessert. Pay attention to
how you feel. If you are satisfied you may want to skip
it altogether or, if you have the choice, you may opt
for fresh fruit.
* Be aware of alcohol. For example, if you like wine
(and beer), it’s good to know that red and dry wine is
metabolized slowly while beer, due to its high
carbohydrate and sugar content goes quickly into your
blood rising your blood sugar levels, which is a great
formula for body fat accumulation.
If you have the option you may want to stick to one
or two glasses of dry red wine and pass on the beer
(as well as on other sweet and fattening drinks like
Kahlua, port wine and Bailey’s).
* Drink your alcoholic beverage with a meal and not by
itself. This will help your body to slow down the
absorption of any sugars and carbs contained in it.
* How about making your own party (and healthy) cocktail.
For example, you can mix club soda with pure cranberry
juice, or just have a soda and pretend it’s vodka 
* Try to have your dinner two to three hours before going
to bed that way you give your body enough time to
burn as many calories as possible.
Well, these are just a few ideas you may want to try.
The important thing isn’t to know about them but
to do them. So, make a plan and follow it. Adopt the
right attitude, make a commitment with yourself and
see how, in the end, you have the power to control your
holiday’s eating. By January 1st. you’ll be happy and
proud of yourself.
By the way, the 17th of December, at 8 pm EST, we’ll
be hosting a special call with a medical doctor who’s
expert in nutrition and healthy eating and he’ll be
giving us more ideas on how to avoid gaining weight
during the holiday season.
Stay tuned to get the details.
Wishing you vibrant health the natural way,
Monica
P.S. Are you looking for safe and natural ways to feel
calmer and happier, to sleep better and have more energy
specially this time of the year when life turns hectic?
Single herbs or complex natural formulas can help you with
all that. Take a look now at the Top 10 Remedies for Anxiety
and find out what nature’s wisdom can do for you =>
http://www.AnxietySupplementReviews.com