Big jumpers hide fat well in the winter but come the spring
the jumpers must go. Don’t be horrified when they do.
Take the following actions now!
Eat to satisfy - For some reason we feel it is easier to
eat healthy in the summer when the weather is warm. This
winter make the right choices and eat foods that will leave
you feeling satisfied. Studies show that foods that leave
us feeling fuller longer are high in protein and fibre,
these include foods such as: beans, eggs, porridge, and
beefsteaks. Foods that are high in refined carbohydrates,
sugar and fat are less satisfying and therefore often lead
to overeating. Avoid foods such as crisps, white bread,
and chocolate bars.
Eat in season foods – This is a great time of year
for British food. In season foods taste nicer, contain
more nutrients and helps the local economy. In season now
are: mushrooms, kale, butternut squash, beetroot,
courgettes, and turnips just to name a few.
Drink water - This is a tough one for most, as we often do
not feel like drinking water when the weather is cold,
rather we reach for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. Avoid
these, as drinks that contain caffeine can leave you
craving sugary foods. For a nice warm drink try boiling
water and adding fresh mint, lemon and a slice of ginger
root.
Avoid alcohol - Come winter we tend to spend more time
indoors socialising, which often means more time in the
pub. Avoid alcohol as often as possible if not altogether.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. That’s a lot
when you consider that carbohydrates contain 4 calories per
gram and fat contains 9 calories per gram. Drink a pint of
lager and that’s 200 calories, a small glass of red
wine is 85 calories; you get the picture.
Get outside - Exercising outdoors is invigorating. Just
make sure you are safe, wearing bright colours and keeping
warm. There’s so much you can do: go for a brisk walk
in the park, ride your bike, play tennis, kick the football
around the list is endless.
Don’t put it off. Don’t think that you’ll
start in the New Year. The New Year is still more than 2
months away. Those extra five or ten pounds sneak up
quicker than you think.
Look forward to taking off the big jumpers in the spring
and showing off how great you look!
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Rosa Coelho is a Performance Coach and Personal Trainer at
Dax Moy Personal Training Studios In London. Rosa
specialises in applying a holistic approach to health and
fitness through The POWER Principles. For more information
about Rosa visit http://www.rocofit.com
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