Seasonal Weight Loss

As we approach the Christmas season everyone will want to look their best for all the Christmas parties. If you have put on a few extra pounds its not too late to lose the weight safely and look fabulous on the day. Here are a few tips that may help.

Before you start your diet spring clean your fridge and cupboards throwing away the foods that will tempt you from eating healthy.

Replace high fat foods with foods that are lower in fat like fruit and vegetables. If you are a meat eater cut away all visible fat from joints before cooking. Remove skin from chicken and cook on a rack if possible to drain the fat away from the joints. Buy a separator jug to drain away the fat from the juices of the meat, using the juices to make a delicious gravy. If using oil use a spray to minimise the amount you use. Cut out sugar laden fruit drinks and choose water, as this will stop you getting dehydrated. If you need to use spreads, use a low fat variety with just a scraping. It is most important to avoid the high fat crisps and chocolate bars, so replace them with a low fat snack of between 50 and 100 calories.

Do not eat food you do not like as your diet will be short-lived, but look for lower fat alternatives of your favourite foods. While out and about keep a piece of fruit in your bag or pocket so you are not tempted to pop in the shop for a chocolate bar.
Try to keep a food diary of what you eat as sometimes we eat things without being conscious of doing so.

Many people who lose weight tend to gain some back, but you can minimise the chances of this happening by making permanent changes to your diet. Losing weight requires determination, but can be a life changing experience.