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SURVIVING A HIGH FAT CHRISTMAS.... with a touch of Humor!
Mandy
Not sure how you are going to make it through the
festive season without stuffing yourself silly?
Maybe over the past few months you decided to start
getting into shape and are now dreading those
extra Christmas and New Years calories?
or...
You may have been training hard all year and feel
like the next couple of months are going to ruin
all your hard hours of training and low fat eating.
Either way it'll keep you up at night wondering
"what is the right thing to do by my program" and
how will my "fight against gaining body fat" suffer
while at the mercy of everything from family
gatherings to office parties.
Believe me, the more you worry the worse off you'll
be. If you're "umming and arrgghhing" as to what you
should do then read through the following steps to
help you survive the Christmas calorie blues.
1. DON'T DEPRIVE YOURSELF OF YOUR FAVOURITE FOODS!
Do you sit there at Christmas with a miserable face
watching everyone eating cheesy, creamy snacks or
other foods that are causing you to dribble on the
floor?
Do you ruin your own Christmas, and everyone else's,
cause you're grumpy, and taking your frustration
out on everyone else because all you have on your
plate is a boiled potato and some veggies whilst
the rest of your friends and family are eating the
most bountiful banquet you have ever laid eyes on?
Does this sound like you? Then my advise to you
is GET OVER IT!!
Christmas is only here once per year. So if you've
been consuming a regular healthy low fat eating
program for the past 12 months then don't stress
because consuming some of your old favorites won't
ruin a years worth of training.
As you know most quality low fat eating programs
will suggest you have one day off your eating program
per week anyway..... so what's a couple of extra
days once a year?
Just keep the following steps in mind during the
festive season so you can enjoy this quality time
with your friends and family. And, hey, even if you
did gain a pound at least you know that everyone
not's complaining about your grouchy attitude saying:
"what the heck was up what's his/her name's butt
at Christmas dinner".
2. "I AM TOO FULL TO MOVE" - STOMACH PAINS
Hey, I am the first to admit that I don't mind
having a few extra spoonfuls per serve when it comes
to a Christmas banquet. Nothing wrong with that.
It's when you know you have had enough and you just
keep on eating cause it's in front of you.
You are sitting there full to the brink swallowing
hard to prevent you throwing up the beautiful meal
you just consumed. You're exhausted, numb and can't
talk because of the severe stomach pains from over
eating. Now what's the point in that? Even the dishes
build up in the kitchen because everyone's so lethargic
that they can't help with the cleaning up.
What was that? I can nearly hear you smiling to
yourself! Of course this sounds familiar to most
folk because that's what most people do.
So what am I getting at?
DON'T OVER EAT!
You can still have a fair amount to eat but just
have more regular sized meals throughout the day
rather than gorging yourself in one or two meals.
3. PLANNING FOR YOUR DOWNFALLS for the Christmas
office party.
Other than there being copious amounts of alcohol
with mixes and crazy cocktails that are jam packed
full of calories.. the snacks that are often served
at office or work Christmas bashes are more than
likely not designed for the person who wants to
lose body fat.
What's worse, is you absolutely know that no matter
what - you are not going to be able to say "NO" to
any foods that are dripping in fat or loaded with
sugar. So what do you do?
Eat before you attend your Christmas office party.
Have a meal, even a small quick meal, that is nutritious
and hearty that will fill you up before you get there.
Not only will this assist with the alcohol factor
but will also help prevent you from behaving like
a starving, ravenous maniac trying to chew off the
hand of the person serving you the cheesy, deep
fried snacks.
4. COOKING A LOW FAT TASTY CHRISTMAS MEAL
As you know the shops are full of low fat products
and ingredients, RIGHT?
Of course!
So what's stopping you from cooking using these products
in your Festive Banquet? Nothing!
Use low fat cheeses, low fat milks, low fat creams,
low fat butter, low fat cooking spray, fresh fruits and
veggies the list goes on. Your meal doesn't have to be
fat free - you're just reducing the fat content while not
compromising on the flavor.
5. DEALING WITH THE WELL MEANING FRIEND OR FAMILY
MEMBER WHO FORCE FEEDS YOU!
Do you have a friend or family member who makes you feel
rude if you don't eat everything that's put on the table?
I know you know what I am talking about. The good ol'
"go on one more.. it won't hurt you"
"have another ladle full and put some meat on you, you
are all skin and bones"
"I have been slaving in the kitchen for the past two
days and I won't stop badgering you until you eat
three more"
What ever you do DON'T SAY "I AM TRYING TO WATCH MY
WEIGHT" - because you will be hassled for the rest
of the meal, or the whole day for that matter.
Come up with some other excuse. Think of something
before you go so don't you end up saying "get off
my back" or offending them. If you're full - that's
it - if you don't want to eat anymore - don't.
Believe me there's nothing worse than hearing someone
moan their heads off for weeks after Christmas blaming
the wicked relative who force fed them fatty foods which
has led them to putting on 5 kilos! C'mon you could've
said "no" if you wanted to.
6. YOUR EXERCISE PROGRAM OVER CHRISTMAS.
Honestly I don't know anybody who would come down
on someone for not exercising on Christmas day.
If you do feel like you need to include some activity
in your day to help burn off the extra calories AND
you don't want to appear rude you could use the following
tips and crazy excuse:
a. "How about I give you all some time out from the
children and I will take them for a walk to the park"
WARNING:
Believe me if you're game enough to look after a group
of kids on Christmas day, hyped up on junk food and
confectionery - then good luck to you. But I can virtually
guarantee that you will lose calories and maybe your sanity
too. :-)
b. If you have time, walk or perform a quick cardio
session first thing in the morning. You probably
won't feel like it later in the day so nip it in the
bud first thing.
c. If you want to perform some resistance exercise
keep it simple such as push-ups, squats and abs.
Perform a set of each directly after each other.
Repeat two - three times over like a mini circuit.
But just remember not to exercise directly after
your meal. Let your food settle first before turning
into a cardio king or queen and making yourself sick.
~~~~~ MOST IMPORTANTLY!! ~~~~~
ENJOY YOURSELF!
This is one time of the year when you should be able
to let your hair down and really enjoy the holiday
season. Just do the best you can with your eating but
don't come down on yourself if you eat a few extra
treats.
Have a great Christmas and best wishes for the
New Year!
Take care
Kind regards
Yours in fun, health and fitness
Mandy
Persons who are of good health, suspect of their
health or are aware of any conditions, physical
deficiencies or diseases should always consult a
physician before undertaking any eating or exercise
program. Mandy Gibbons, Virtual Fitness Trainer,
www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com.au and
www.virtualfitnesstrainer.com disclaims any liability
or loss in connection with the above program or advice
given in this article.
The above article (in it's entirety) is free for use on
other health and fitness related web sites and newsletters
on the condition that the following section below is
copied and pasted to the base or top of the article. |
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