It’s the season for joy and celebration! Every time we get closer to the holiday season, we get more excited about it. Because why not? There are always fun things to do during the festive times. If we are speaking of festivities, we can expect some great meals which we are looking forward to indulging ourselves with. But you might want to think about it first.
For some, this would just be a normal thing and wouldn’t think much about eating those sumptuous meals being served. But for someone who is conscious about fitness and nutrition, it may not be as much fun. It may even cause some worries and gloom-inducing triggers for others. If you’re one of those, here are some tips on how you can still enjoy festive meals:
1. Stick to your eating routine – a common mistake people make is skipping meals because they are expecting to eat a lot in the later celebration. But the downside of this practice is that you will feel unwell either you become too hungry or overly full. Bloating, fatigue and crankiness are among the symptoms you can experience.
2. Pick your indulgences – let’s admit that most of the food on the menu during the holiday season does not lean on the healthy option. Be careful in choosing the food you will be getting and also the amount that you will be eating.
3. Take your time eating – it may be tempting to eat as much as you can but eating slowly would be the best option. It takes at least 20 minutes for your brain to realize you’re full so take your time eating your food.
4. Continue your exercise – all the festive occasions can be tiring and skipping your regular workout might be tempting. This shouldn’t be the case at all. In fact, you should be more inclined to do your workouts since you might be eating more during this season.
Temptations are everywhere, and parties and travel disruptions can definitely change your routines. What’s more, it all goes on for weeks. It’s important to be wary of the things you do during this season in order to keep being healthy and fit.
Sources:
1. The Pain Management Group, “A Winning Mindset for Holiday Nutrition”, 2021, https://thepainmanagementgroup.com/nutrition-wellness/a-winning-mindset-for-holiday-nutrition/.
2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “5 Healthy Eating Tips for the Holidays”, Dec 14, 2020, https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/library/features/holidays-healthy-eating.html.
3. Gabriela Boston “10 ways to beat holiday stress with fitness and nutrition”, Dec 15, 2015, https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/10-ways-to-beat-holiday-stress-with-fitness-and-nutrition/2015/12/14/d2de44c0-9dec-11e5-8728-1af6af208198_story.html.