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How to enjoy Christmas without gaining 7lbs

18/12/2019

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Every year I see an influx of people trying to loose weight in January.  Partly due to New Years Resolutions, partly due to the 1/2 stone gained over Christmas.

So how do you avoid the dreaded holiday weight without becoming a Buzzkill?

It's simple!  Don't go crazy!  And I don't mean don't let loose, what I mean is don't try to eat everything you see! 

My favourite thing in January is when I see clients who started on their plans before Christmas, they are dreading it, that moment when I ask them to get up on the scales.  That sounds wrong, the part I love is when they realise they didn't gain their usual Christmas weight, even though they initially feel they didn't stick to the program.   I'll tell you why:
  • indulge but don't over indulge - have a slice of Christmas cake and enjoy it rather than gorging on half the cake.  
  • watch the portions - don't end up in a coma Christmas day.  Have a bit of everything, just don't pile the plate to the ceiling
  • keep a healthy attitude - just because it's Christmas doesn't mean that everything that passes your lips should be sweet, sticky or alcoholic. 
  • eat healthy in between - enjoy your Christmas fare but in between keep it clean.  
  • juice it up - 1 juice a day will boost nutrients - when you eat more sugar, more alcohol etc you will find you r cravings increase.  This is partly due to foods and drinks lacking in nutrients.  A lack of nutrients will increase cravings.  The juice will boost back in the nutrients and help cut the cravings.

The main thing is don't put yourself under pressure, it's one day so enjoy it.

​Merry Christmas everyone :)

If you are looking for help with your nutrition, health or weight, contact Carina to start your plan for January

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    Carina Kennedy was formerly a Nurse, now a Nutritional Therapist and Herbalist living in the west of Ireland.  Her passion is food, health and teaching clients to gain control of their life with simple techniques.

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