Beating the Christmas bulge!

Beating the Christmas bulge

So that time of year is once again approaching

…you eat two weeks-worth of food in half that time, just to then sit around watching Christmas TV specials in trousers that have suddenly become very tight-fitting…

Experts estimate that the average weight gain over this period is anywhere from 1kg to 4kg! So why not try to combat that by following these simple steps to avoiding that horrid “I’ve eaten too much” realisation?

1) Don’t forget your usual exercise routines…

It goes without saying that just because Christmas gives you lots of presents it doesn’t give you a get-out-of-jail-free card to stop exercising. Even if your routine is reduced in intensity, burning those few calories will go a long way to preventing that weight gain and make you feel that little more refreshed. With this winter set to be one of the coldest on record, it might happen that you can’t go out on your usual exercise route (whether cycling or running), so just find an alternative? Don’t forget FM has a fully private gym available…

2) Moderation, moderation, mmm…turkey?!

Saying to watch what you eat doesn’t mean ditching the food that MAKES Christmas. A decent serving of turkey is good to boost protein and zinc intake, and its one of the least fatty meats around. When hitting the buffet, don’t hold back, but try where you can to swap for alternatives, for example – peanuts for olives, Pringle for Twiglets etc.. Get the gist? Obviously here at FM we would never promote these sorts of non-paleo unhealthy foods, but you’re going to dig in anyway right? It’s Christmas!

3) Share the love…

Don’t keep that delicious tin of Quality Streets to yourself, share the love. Let everyone take a pick. Not only does it stop you from scoffing down the entire tin whilst watching the Downton Abbey special, but it also means you can get rid of the ones you don’t like which you would otherwise be forced to eat too?!

Follow these steps and you’re on your way. Don’t follow these steps and it’s probably best you get the turkey-trousers out now. Remember, it’s far easier to stay fit and healthy than it is to start from scratch.


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