Consume it...Burn it! Exercise to burn off your Christmas favourites

 Christmas Day is simply one day of the year and is a great opportunity to spend time with family and friends.  This of course goes hand in hand with eating and drinking!!!! 

 

Christmas Day celebrations seem to last about 6 weeks with work Christmas functions, catching up with friends and neighbourhood gatherings!

So I thought I would share some of our favourite Christmas treats with you and what exercise you are going to need to plan to burn off those excess calories!

  

DRINKS

Pepsi 375ml                                  17 mins                  Moderate Cross Trainer

Orange Juice 600mls                     39 mins                 Circuit training

Champagne standard glass            20 mins                  Light cycling

White Wine standard glass             20 mins                  Light cycling

Bundy & Coke (nip)               14 mins                  Light cycling

Gin and Tonic (nip)                       12 mins                  Light cycling

Full Strength stubbie                     15 mins                 Light cycling

Light Stubbie                                10 mins                 Light cycling

 

DESSERTS

Christmas Pudding                    60 mins                  Moderate X Trainer

Pavlova                                    53 mins                  Moderate X Trainer

Trifle                                        38 mins                 Moderate X Trainer

 

*** These dessert numbers don't include cream, custard or ice cream!!!!!

 

Have fun and enjoy the festive season! Be aware of the calories you are consuming!!!

 

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Tis the season....Eat well while eating out

This is such a crazy busy time for everyone.  There are so many more social events, Christmas parties, bring a plate events and just about any excuse to have a summer barbie!  These occasions are no doubt filled with love, laughter, friendships and great food and wine, but there are times when we over indulge and don't make the best choices.!




The good times and festivities don't need to stop and you don't need to feel deprived but learning to make some simple choices and changes will help you not stack on the kilos over Christmas.




- If you are asked to bring a plate, then bring something healthy so you know that you have at least one option available.




- If you know that the food is going to be deep fried finger food then have a snack/meal before you go so you are less tempted.  Set yourself an allowance, give yourself the ok to have a set number of pieces of finger food and make sure you enjoy them!




- Control your portions, remember the occasion is about celebrating with friends not about how much food you can eat.




- If you know you have multiple events coming up save dessert for a really special occasion or for a dessert you are really going to enjoy.




- That horrible M word....moderation!  If you know you are going to have a big weekend, then behave during the week.  This will help balance things out!




- Great food and great company goes hand in hand with alcohol.  Take your fair share of turns being designated drive so you can minimise the intake of those empty calories.  The other option would be have a water/mineral water in between each alcoholic drink to reduce consumption.




- I know it's hot but go for a walk, get up early walk in the evening when it's cooler but go and burn some of those calories.

Eat with mindfulness and enjoy what you are eating, don't eat just for the sake of it.

Just a few idea's to manage the festive season. 

Eat, drink and be merry without blowing out the calorie consumption!

If you do blow out the calorie budget over Christmas I am hear to help!  Weight Loss Programs, Recipe Books and helpful hints x

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18 Ways to keep off the holiday kilo's!

 

 

The Festive Season is the perfect mix of catching up with friends but it tends to involve indulging in food and drink and exercising very little.  Putting on weight over Christmas and in the New Year is a common complaint that we have.

 

Ward of the New Year weight gain blues by staying focused.  Don’t get me wrong have fun, enjoy yourself and the occasional treat but know when enough is enough.

Changing your behavior relies on a change in attitude which can be hard when you’re surrounded by a host of temptations and celebrations.  Here are some ideas to enjoy weight loss and Christmas holidays to keep those extra holiday kilo’s off:

 

Never eat straight from the bag/box..If you are eating takeaway serve your portion on a plate, sit down and enjoy your meal.  Be wary of packaging...always read the label.  You might be happily scoffing into a snack only later to read that the snack serve was for 2!

 

 1. Set Goals: At the start, have a New Year’s resolution goal setting. You may want to maintain your weight or lose a couple of kilo’s. Make it attainable! Write down your goal and stick it on the fridge or in a prominent place in your wallet!  Use it to strengthen your resolve.

 

 2. Visualise: Creative imagery is a powerful tool to take your results to the next level.  Imagine yourself at your ideal body weight/shape and use that visualisation for weight loss to keep you on track.

 

 3. Go for Balance: By all means enjoy good food this Festive Season but don’t go overboard.  Watch your portions and keep unhealthy snacks to a minimum.

 

4. Plan Ahead: Plan what you are going to eat for the day. Have only healthy snacks to avoid temptation.

If you are going to a work function and you know they will be serving deep fried fatty foods then eat before you go. 

 

5. Drink Up: Drinking plenty of water helps to ward off hunger pains. Lack of water causes dehydration and headaches which are all too common when alcohol comes into play.

 

6. Healthy Snacks: It’s not always the main meals of the Festive Season that stacks on the extra kg’s it’s the sneaky snacks in-between.  Watch the sugary and deep fried options.

 

7. Avoid the Buffet: A buffet can be one of the greatest threats to achieving optimum weight loss.  Just because you can doesn’t mean you should!  Load up on salads and veggies.

 

8. Cut Down on Sweet Drinks: Sweet calorie rich soft drinks and alcohol are one of the most effective ways of putting on weight.

 

9. Be Active: Just because it’s the holiday season it doesn’t mean you need to become inactive.  Exercise will be paramount in reaching your goal.  Mix it up with a PT session or a class and feel less guilty about the extra indulgences.

10. Go Low: Aim for low GI foods making you feel fuller for longer.  Avoid processed foods especially the sugary variety.

 

11. Buy Active: The Giving and receiving of gifts is always a highlight at Christmas.  Buy presents that encourage people to be more active.  This could include gym membership, a Personal Training Pack, iPod, Sporting goods.

 

12. Take a Breather: It takes a while for food to hit your stomach so wait at least 20 minutes between courses.  This will allow you to better judge how full you are.

13. Get Support: It’s hard to be disciplined when going it alone.  Make a pact with a friend or your trainer to stick with healthy eating and workout routine.

 

14. Avoid Stress: With extra expenses and events it can be a stressful time of year.  Stress can lead to over eating.  If you are feeling stressed, go for a walk or head to the gym.

 

 15. Avoid Takeaway: We are out and about so much it’s not surprising that this time of year is the busiest for takeaway shops.

 

 16. Shift the Focus: Remember that Christmas is about family and friends which often revolves around meals but doesn’t have to be the focus.

 

17. Don’t Skip Meals: In the lead up to a party or holiday, skipping meals early in the day can only set you up to over eat and can slow your metabolism.

 

 18. Slow Down: What’s the rush! Slow down and enjoy your meal so that you don’t upset your metabolism.

 

I know, I know it feels like yeah, it’s Christmas lets go nuts!!!  But think about it.....how will you feel after your over indulgence.......?

 

 

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