Usually the end of the calendar year and the imminent arrival of the Christmas holidays coincide with a greater number of lunches, dinners, aperitifs and outings with friends and colleagues, which lead to a much less regular diet.
Almost unavoidable consequences: swelling or weight gain. Yet eating healthy should always be a good habit.
of Covid-19 which prohibits aggregation and imposes social distancing, the holidays could coincide with a regenerating detox period.
If the idea of spending a solitary Christmas can be frightening, the positive side could in fact be that of using the time normally set aside for socializing to take care of oneself.
"The circumstances in many ways adverse to this 2020, actually represent a" golden opportunity "to give oneself to a healthy life," explains personal trainer Brandon Nichols.
In fact, everyone will have many hours to spend at home, which could be used to cook healthy and nutritious foods, exercise and relax, thus doing good for their physical and mental health.
at this stage of the year, the truth is that it almost never happens.
One of the most innovative diets is called the META protocol.
According to many studies, in fact, one would gain on average just over half a kilo during the Christmas period.
It is often the feeling of bloating that makes you think you are gaining weight, but as nutritionist Kelli McGrane puts it, “It is important to distinguish between weight gain due to increased body fat and temporary bloating. Many party foods are high in sodium and this could lead to not drinking as much water while eating. A mechanism that generates a momentary weight gain the next day ».
The most immediate solution is not to step on the scales with a heavier meal than usual and, when you feel bloated, drink plenty of water and exercise. Healthy eating starts here.
Don't forget the sport
Practicing sports, in fact, is the best way to activate the body, which during the holidays is often more static than usual.
In order not to give in to laziness, it is essential to learn the pleasure of moving to obtain general well-being, and not just to lose weight. Making fitness a part of your daily routine is a great way to do it, for example with a daily walk after lunch or a dance in the living room.
Here are the best physical activities that, combined with a "balanced diet, can help you lose weight.
Exercising while sitting may also be helpful.
gratifying, better to eat them but in smaller quantities. Healthy eating is also this.
Healthy recycling
Even recycling can be in the name of well-being. Although you try, leftovers are never lacking at Christmas, but instead of throwing them away they can be reinvented and serve as a basis for meals for the following days.
Even better if they are rich in vegetables or proteins, the essential elements for a healthy and detox dish, necessary after a few days of overdoing.
No to liquid calories
Another way to avoid getting extra calories is to avoid or limit the liquid ones as much as possible.
Alcohol, hot chocolate, sweetened coffee, or other sweet drinks contribute to a large number of empty calories, which do not provide any nourishment and should therefore be reduced as much as possible.
, boredom and uncertainty, which could lead to emotional hunger and decreased motivation to maintain a healthy diet.
To avoid giving in, it can be useful to plan your days, always trying to have something to do, despite the impossibility of socializing.
Working out, cooking light recipes or practicing your favorite hobby are just a few ways to do it.
Being able to maintain a lot of discipline is not easy but you can do it by trying to see it as a gift to yourself and remembering that keeping a regular diet also means preserving the general state of health.
