Surviving the Christmas Season – Part 2 

As pointed out in last week’s corner the Christmas season can really get out of control with overindulgence on food and drink.  But thankfully, there are so many tricks we can do to save us from the dreaded pounds, that can so easily be put on.

Follow these tips below, to help you avoid the dreaded holiday weight. 

Ordering or choosing your food: 

1. Eat before your event so you won’t be tempted to overdo it especially if faced with not a lot of healthy choices. 
2. Skip the appetizers or have as your main meal but choose wisely as many of these are high in saturated fat.  Ahi tuna is a nice light choice.
3. When ordering your meal, skip the sides other than salads, sautéed, steamed or fresh cut veggies; choose fish, tofu or lean meat, or a stir-fry in general.  
4. Share a dessert or if at an event or someone’s house with open desserts cut up little pieces of treats (chocolates, cookies, squares…), that way you can try a little of everything instead of gorging yourself with a whole piece of each thing.
5. Use a small plate if you have a choice and fill it, the brain get’s tricked into thinking it‘s still a lot of food and you are left feeling satisfied and not overstuffed. By doing this one simple trick you can save up to 400 calories or more.

Drinking/beverage Tips: (Remember drinks alone hold a lot of calories)

1. Stick with clear alcohols and diet pops
2. 67 calorie beers instead 
3. Drink a big glass of water between each drink not only will make you drink less but will keep you hydrated so less chance of a dreaded headache the morning after
4. If you just want the fizz have naturally flavoured carbonated drinks like Perrier or Bubbly
5. If you must have juice, make sure it is pure non concentrated and cut calories by using half juice and half carbonated water
6. Add lemon or lime wedges to plain water

Of course, movement is also key! So, make sure to check out next weeks corner on some simple exercises you can do in your day to burn extra calories that are easy to incorporate. Again, if you want to do more than maintain and not gain or maybe even lose a few pounds during the season, don’t wait! Get a hold of us now. Remember DEEM Health is offering private 1-1 training or 1-2 training with a friend and or small circuit classes along with food plan with certain packages. 

Confused on a Christmas gift – give the gift of health. Purchase a food-plan or some training sessions for a friend or family member.

Contact us at info info@deemhealth.ca, follow us on Facebook and Instagram “DEEM Health” or see our website www.deemhealth.ca or give us a call at 250-819-0123

*If this article or any past articles leaves you with questions, the want to be a better you, the courage to take the first step to a happier you, than please contact me at: 

Mikkie Pollon (Nettles), Certified Personal Trainer/Holistic & Sports Nutritionist
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