With Christmas on the horizon, many of us are thinking about ways we can be a little healthier leading up to the big day. Let’s be honest about it, at Christmas we like to be able to eat whatever we want. Who can say no to a gooey, homemade pie? (No one, that’s who.)
That’s why, it’s a good idea to be as healthy as possible, leading up to the big day. So that at Christmas you can treat yourself to whatever goodies you like. Of course, another reason to be extra healthy in the lead up to the big day is so that you look your best at the office Christmas party. (Let’s be honest, we all want to wow our colleagues.)
To help you shed those extra pounds before Christmas, here are three must-try ideas:
1. Swap from exercising for 60 minutes a day to 30 minutes
This may sound a little counter-productive, but hear me out. Research has shown that people who exercise in short, sharp bursts, burn more calories. So if you want to slim down, switch from exercising for 60 minutes to 30 minutes – simple.
The reason for this is because when you exercise for shorter periods, you can do a more intense form of exercise. When it comes to shedding those extra pounds, high-intensity exercise allows you to double what you’re burning. For some of the best high-intensity workouts, have a look here.
2. Cleanse Your Body
You may not be a fan of cleanses, but they really are a fantastic way to help you shed those extra pounds. While these types of programs aren’t good for your body if used as a long-term weight loss plan, for dropping a few pounds, they’re fantastic.
The best thing about these programs is that despite what you might have heard, as long as you opt for one from a reputable company, they’re safe. Not only will a cleanse, like the one on offer from Universal Health Network, help you to shed those extra pounds. But it will also make you feel healthier, as it will cleanse your body. There’s something about cutting out all junk, fatty foods, and caffeine from your diet, that makes you feel amazingly healthy. Not to mention incredibly energized.
3. Go Green
While high-protein meat is amazingly good for you, a fantastic way to shed a few pounds is going veggie. Believe it or not, vegetables and meat substitutes like Quorn, contain all the nutrients that your body needs. Because they are low in fat, they are amazing for shedding those extra pounds.
The reasons for this is simple; meat contains a lot of fat. So unless you only eat lean meats, like chicken and steak, you’re going to struggle to lose weight. Going green for a few weeks will not only help to shed those extra pounds, but it will also give you the chance to try out some new recipes. If, like me you love cooking, this is a major reason to try being vegetarian for a week or two. Plus, you’ll also save money, which you can then use to put towards your Christmas shopping.
So there you have it, all the best ways to slim down before the holidays.
