Sunday, December 6, 2009

Sunday - REST!

Holidays and Weight Loss, Eat and Lose Body Fat
By: Ricardo d Argence

One little cookie won't do much damage, eh? Well, did you realize that one little cookie a day for a month can add an extra pound to your weight? Well, the temptation of those mouth-watering treats and sumptuous dinners can be a little overwhelming at time, and here's how you can keep yourself glued to your weight loss goals during the holiday season.

Never Skip Meals. This is the best formula to get you grouchy, feeling tired and hungry all the time. If you think skipping a few meals can make up for your intentions to splurge on those tasty holiday meals, you are dead wrong! What will be more likely to happen is it will turn you into a voracious eating monster during the festive season and end up feeling bloated and with a lot more calories than you could have do without if you weren't so hungry.

Before going to the party get something to eat. It is a good idea to snack before the party, and select a high fiber meal. A high fiber diet will fill you up and make it less likely that you will binge on holiday treats.

Keep away from the buffet table, if possible. Try to avoid those tasty looking dishes if you feel like your willpower will be threatened. Choose a healthy helping of those foods you need-the salads the fruits and a snack or two and move away from the table as fast as you can. Have an engaging conversation and you will get your mind off eating.

Drink lots of water. Water is a great lubricant and helps you keep dehydration away during the weight loss program. Drink plenty of them during the party to avoid feelings of hunger-they do a good job of filling your tummy instead of binging on the food. Water will also help to fire up your metabolic rate and helps flush fats away.

A lot of exercise. Exercise is essential to keep your metabolism working hard burning calories; it also produces adrenalin for energy and endorphins to keep you feeling great without relying on food. Don't use the holiday season as a reason to avoid exercise!

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