Stay fit during the festive season!

We all eagerly anticipate the year end festivities. Oh what joy Christmas and New Years brings into our hearts and well…onto our hips. While we may cherish the good food, family and fun during this exciting period the stress and fatty foods that come with the package may leave you feeling tired, frustrated and even a few kilos heavier. So what can you do to ensure that those nasty extra bulges don’t creep in? Well, you need not cut down drastically or even abstain completely from the fun. Moderation is key!

Morning Work-Outs!

We all know that the festive season can bring with it a lot of stressful long days. The best time for you to sneak in a little exercise is early morning.

Think of it as your much needed quite tim Sure enough it sucks waking up very rly in the morning but just look at it as you getting that much needed quiet time while veryone else is asleep.

Whether you schedule a quick one hour session at your local gym or even pop in a 30 min work-out DVD – the trick is to get MOVING!

You need not sweat it out for hours at the gym. Even of you manage just 30 minutes of cardio – that will help. Consistancy over the festive period will defintly pay off come January.

After the work-out you will feel revived, refreshed and ready to tackle the day ahead. Keep up this exercise routine Mon-Fri all festive season and you will be smiling in January!


Munch Munch Munch – too much?

There is no denying it – the festive season is largely packaged around you guessed it – food! With so many options, parties and events it’s hard not to munch on everything and anything in sight. But in order to maintain that body and keep away those “muffin tops” you need to friend a little word we call – MODERATION! The key to tasting everything and not offending your hosts (if away from home) is to snack lightly and smartly.

 

If you know that there is an important evening party that you have to attend then pace your calorie intakes during the day. Rather opt for a healthy breakfast and light lunch so that way you can enjoy the tasty dinner that awaits you.

At the party scan the various snacks on offer and rather snack on one or two varieties rather than anything and everything in sight.

If you will be having dinner then skip the snacks altogether and indulge in the supper knowing you have been good all day earlier. Limit your carbs and don’t be shy of the salads! Choose smaller portions and make sure you are washing down with a health fruit juice rather than a fizzy cola!

Follow these easy steps and you wont regret that extra slice of Christmas Fruit Cake in the new year. Here is wishing you all the best this festive season and to a health new year!