How to Control Holiday Weight Gain in 2019 ?
Worst weight gain occurs between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.
How can we control holiday weight gain?
Intermittent Fasting may suppress harmful holiday weight gain which usually continues during the next year.
There are 2 ways to do intermittent fasting:
Eating normally for 5 days and then 2 days of consuming only 730 calories which consists of 5-6 Merey shakes or 2-3 Zypro shakes. No other food is allowed.
Have an early dinner and do not eat anything afterwards, not even a breath mint.
To avoid dehydration, do not drink anything but water.
Try to fast at least 13 to 16 hours before the next day breakfast.
This fast is easiest as 8 hours are already spent sleeping.
It is also beneficial to take a walk after dinner to allow the food to be digested and to prevent going to bed on a full stomach.
The morning breakfast does not need to be eaten unless you are hungry.
Always start with protein like our Merey protein shakes or eggs, fat free cottage cheese or Greek yogurt. Protein shakes are superior as they contain dissolved protein, which gets into your system quicker. In addition, our protein shakes are full of vitamins and minerals, which help in the weight loss process. 2 shakes are best (30 g of protein)
The best for lunch is 2 protein shakes (30 g of protein)
Dinner may be a small meal with protein, salad and vegetables. Stay away from fried or starchy vegetables. No fruit is recommended at the beginning.
30 g. of protein is also a goal for dinner consumption.
Cook vegetables well if you feel bloated.
Close the kitchen after your last meal and do something you like to do which has nothing to do with food. Go for a walk, visit friends and play games with your family, distraction is key!
Alcohol is definitely an obstacle during he holidays! Remember that a lady should only drink i glass of alcohol and a man a maximum of 2 glasses / day even during the holidays.
Buffets are a big hindrance for holiday weight loss. One gets carried away by the variety of food and overeats. We feel that it is a holiday. Therefore all food and drink is permissible! most heart attacks occur during the holiday season. Your body and especially your arteries do not know that it is a holiday.
In addition you do not have to eat everything that has been put on your plate. You have to be selective. You are not a garbage can! Use your conversational skills rather than your filling your body with pure junk.
Be aware of desserts! They are the kiss of death! Sugar is the root of all diseases! Substitute desserts with fruit. Eat the fruit from the Thanksgiving pies and do not eat the crust. The same goes with gravy and stuffing. We do not need them . Have the turkey plain.
Numerous supplements and medications are available for you to stay on course of your diet Average weight loss may be 3 to 5 lbs/ week on this program.
During the holidays, anti-craving formulas and appetite suppressants are a must for some people.
Weight loss injections are great to counteract these holiday indiscretions. Weight loss that was successfully achieved during the whole year is suddenly regained during these times.
Do not beat yourself if you had a little more to eat. Do not give up! go right away on your program . A few pounds gained are easier to lose than 20-30 pounds which is the average weight gain during these times.
Think of that little dress in your closet that you want to wear and that won’t fit you if you overeat.
You will then control holiday weight gain!
Weekly visits are optimal to keep you on track as well as filling up your weekly diary sheets. Good luck and have a slim 2020.