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A time of joy, celebration, and indulgence is the holiday season. It's a time of year when there are many family get-togethers, feasts, and parties, and it's simple to overindulge in the delicious treats and fatty foods that are everywhere. While it's important to make the most of this time, it's equally important to achieve a balance and successfully control your weight so that you don't struggle with extra weight in the New Year. The following four suggestions can help you get through the holiday season without letting your weight get out of hand.

Stay Active and Engage in Physical Activities

Engaging in leisurely pursuits like playing cards or spending hours on the couch is a classic pitfall during the holiday season. Rather than succumbing to this sedentary temptation, create enjoyable activities that include some level of mobility. Plan backyard competitions for your family to play football, frisbee, or badminton. Encourage your loved ones to participate, making it a fun and beneficial opportunity to connect over the holidays. Along with keeping you active, these activities provide you the chance to make enduring memories with your friends and family.

Portion Control, Not Food Avoidance

It's a frequent notion that some meals should be completely avoided throughout the holiday season. But rather than outright avoidance, it's more about moderation and portion management. Giving up your favorite holiday delicacies can result in overeating later. Instead, give yourself permission to indulge in lesser servings of these delicious delicacies.

Give veggies, lean proteins, and whole grains priority when choosing what to put on your meal.

Maintain Consistent Exercise

Our everyday schedules, including our fitness habits, are frequently disrupted over the Christmas season. It's simple to completely skip exercises when you have travel plans and a busy schedule. To manage your weight, it's important to stay consistent with your fitness program—even throughout the holiday season.

Instead of completely stopping your routines, modify them to fit your needs. Choose workouts that are 20 to 25 minutes long and high-intensity. Bodyweight exercises, circuit training, and tabata workouts are all great choices for quick and efficient workouts that keep your fitness levels high. Even small bursts of action, like brisk walks, quick bodyweight exercises, or dancing to your favorite Christmas music, can be done throughout the day. Making time in your day for exercise can keep you accountable and prevent you from completely skipping your workouts.

Prioritise Hydration

People frequently forget to drink enough water over the holiday season, especially. Make hydration a priority in an effort to combat this.

So, with a balanced approach, controlling your weight during the holiday season is possible. Stay active, take part in physical activities, watch your portions, exercise regularly, and prioritize staying hydrated.

By using these suggestions, you may take part in the festivities while managing your weight, giving you the confidence and health you need to ring in the new year. Never forget that moderation and thoughtful decisions are more important than severe deprivation. Take care of your health while enjoying the festivities and cherishing the time spent with loved ones.

Indo-Asian News Service