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Christmas Day is one day of the year when even the thought of food restriction or portion control should not enter your brain, unless of course your life really depends on it.
But if you are tempted to sample silly season foods in the lead up to Christmas then you might end up with more fat added to your body than you want.
The Christmas and festive party season is the culprit for sneaky weight gain. When you gain an extra kilogram (pound) every Christmas season and don’t shake it off each New Year, then after 5 years that is at least 5 kg (11 lb) you will have gained.
Silly season weight gain is something you can avoid.
A few smart decisions now and you will avoid weight gain in the lead up to Christmas. That’s much easier to do than try and lose it in the New Year.
Start with these seven simple tips and the help of a free picture guide on How to avoid silly season weight gain that you can view right now.
1. Buy up big on seasonal fruits, vegetables and salads. Summer fruit is spectacular and the season is short so grab it while you can. You can eat large serves of summer fruit compared with other festive ‘treats.
2. Start diving into a fresh fish shop for the summer supplies of prawns and other seafood.
3. Enjoy other festive foods on one special day but not before and not after. On that day, eat when you want and what you want until you’re full and happy.
4. Don’t buy the goodies ahead of time because you know you will be tempted to eat them each time you open the pantry. The shops and markets never run out so don’t buy them ahead of time. Order ahead if you’re worried about missing out on something that is extra special but don’t pick it up until the last moment. Put money aside from the weekly shop so you have enough money for a bigger shop just before Christmas Day.
5. If your pantry is already filled with festive foods that you find hard to resist, you’ve got a couple of choices.
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Donate them to a charity food drive today and then restock your pantry in late December.
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Pack them into a cardboard box; seal it well and put the box well out of sight and reach. Out of sight, out of mind works but be sure to make a note in your diary about the hiding place so when it comes to the final big Christmas shop you are not doubling up.
6. Aim not to over cater. Know how many you’re catering for and buy enough to share. If you do over cater, then stuff santa sacks with festive food for guests to take home.
7. Don’t be tempted to snap up specials after Christmas Day. The more food lurking in the cupboards, the more risk of you putting on excess weight. Any New Year’s resolution to get healthy and fit will be off to a bad start.
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