How to avoid the holiday weight gain
FESTIVE fatties got an unwelcome present from diet experts yesterday – a warning it will take them three months to lose the weight they have piled on.
Britons put on an average of eight pounds – just under four kilos – from over-indulging to celebrate Christmas and New Year, a study reveals.
The 7000-calorie Christmas Day binge is a major factor, but weight gain starts in November when the first office parties begin, according to meal replacement firm Slim Fast.
Then there is a stream of parties and functions up to the family get-together for the big meal itself and the following days off, spent by many of us lying around tucking into sweets, snacks and booze.
The Christmas Day calorie intake is the equivalent of three-and-a-half days of normal calorie consumption, according to the research.
For those who want to avoid doing too much more damage, their report offers helpful tips, such as eating a healthy meal before going to a party to avoid snacking.
The report also suggests dancing whenever possible at functions because it can knock off 100 calories in just 20 minutes.
Another hint from nutritionist Fiona Hunter is to reward good eating behaviour.
For instance, award yourself a half-hour lie-in for every day without chocolate.
She said: “Most people see the after-effects of the festive season for weeks afterwards and what with the anti-climax of all that fun, January can be a very miserable time.
The fastest way to depress yourself is to compare your weight and shape to others.”
3 MONTHS TO SHIFT CHRISTMAS STUFFING (Daily Record)
FESTIVE fatties got an unwelcome present from diet experts yesterday – a warning it will take them three months to lose the weight they have piled on.
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