September 5, 2008

How to Eat to Lose Body Fat During Holidays

by Ricardo d Argence

If you are on a weight loss program and find it difficult to resist temptation ,the easierst thing to do is to remove yourself from the situation.

It's just one cookie, it won't do any damage…right? Well, did you realize that one little cookie a day for a month can add an extra pound to your weight? During holiday season it can be especially difficult to resist the lure of delicious food and stick to a diet. Here are some handy hints as to how you can manage to maintain your weight loss during these periods.

Try not to skip meals. If your goal is to be constantly grouchy and to feel tired and hungry all the time, then this is the best formula to follow. If you think skipping a few meals can make up for your intentions to splurge on those tasty holiday meals, you are dead wrong! It is far more probable that you will eat much, much more during this special season, and by doing so, you will probably consume many more calories than you would have in the first place.

Eat Before the Party. It is a good idea to snack before the party, and select a high fiber meal. A diet high in fiber can make you feel satiated and so there is less chance of binging on those delicacies during the holiday season.

Stay as far Away as Possible from the Buffet Table. Resisting those tasty looking dishes can be a real challenge and you don't want to stimulate your senses in a negative way that may cause your willpower to be threatened unnecessarily. Choose a healthy helping of those foods you need-the salads the fruits and a snack or two and move away from the table as fast as you can. Get involved in a good engaging conversation, and soon you'll get your mind off food to be able to survive through those threatening times (to you weight loss program) and sail through the party with flying colors.

Drink lots of water. Water is a great lubricant and helps you keep dehydration away during the weight loss program. Drink plenty of them during the party to avoid feelings of hunger-they do a good job of filling your tummy instead of binging on the food. Water will also help to fire up your metabolic rate and helps flush fats away.

A lot of exercise. Exercise is essential to keep your metabolism working hard burning calories; it also produces adrenalin for energy and endorphins to keep you feeling great without relying on food. Don't use the holiday season as a reason to avoid exercise!

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