3) Don’t drink your calories. Alcohol has seven calories per gram (only two less than fat). But if you want to have an alcoholic beverage, here are some suggestions.
“Choose light beer over regular, avoid sugared mixers, choose water or soda water as a mixer and avoid sweetened or even diet soda. Alternate a glass of water in between alcoholic drinks to provide a feeling of satiety (feeling full) and avoid intoxication.”
4) Do something physical, even if it’s not your normal workout.
“There is a lot of documentation that says that three, 10-minute bouts of cardiovascular exercise spread throughout the day can help you burn calories ahead of time. If you spread out these workouts throughout the day, you will do a lot to boost your basal metabolic rate. And, that translates into keeping off those extra pounds most people put on during the holiday season. Take a short walk on your lunch hour, run up and down stairs, or spar with a punching bag.”
5) Avoid the “all-or-nothing” attitude when it comes to your workouts.
“If your normal workout is two hours and you only have 20 minutes, do a 20-minute workout. Most people just skip their workout but it’s much better to be flexible in your thought process. It is always preferred that you do something as opposed to nothing.”
6) Make exercise a fun, family holiday tradition.
“Take the family ice skating or try snow-shoeing or cross-country skiing. Even an after-dinner walk in the snow will give you a good caloric burn because your body has to fight to stay warm.”
