Don't Wait Until The New Year
Why does everyone wait until the New Year to do something
about their health and fitness? It is traditional for everyone
to resolve to lose weight or exercise more. I think we should
start now. I guess you are laughing at the thought of watching
your weight during the Holidays.
Do you have Holiday parties to go to? It is possible to watch
your weight even then. One good tip is to drink at least one
glass of water before you go to the party. Very often we think
we are hungry when we are actually dehydrated. My next
suggestion may not be received well. Drink water at the party
instead of alcohol. First of all the roads will be much safer if
people would do it. But looking at it from a "weight" view, you
could save a lot of calories. Put a slice of lemon or lime in
your water. You don't need alcohol to have a good time.
There are so many tempting foods at Holiday parties and Holiday
dinners. You do not just have to pick from the vegetable
platters. You can have anything you want. Don't deprive
yourself. That makes you want the food even more. Allow yourself
a taste or two of food that is really fattening. Portion control
allows you to eat many different things. I believe that the
dieter's favorite word should be MODERATION. If you follow
moderation, you will not feel deprived. You will not overeat.
You will try a variety of things. It is not as difficult as you
think.
That takes care of the food issue. Now lets talk about
exercise. How stressed are you? At this time of year many people
get totally stressed. There is just too much to do. Do you find
it hard to believe that you can fit exercise in your busy
schedule? You may not be able to fit in a workout at the gym but
there are other things you can do.
The Christmas lights and decorations are scattered throughout
your neighborhood. Get the whole family out. Take a walk and
look at everything. If your neighborhood does not decorate go to
another one. It will really get you in the spirit and the family
will be exercising together.
The malls are really crowded at this time of year. Use that to
your advantage. Don't keep driving around trying to find a close
parking place. Park on the outskirts and walk. What a novel
idea. It amazes me how people feel that they have to park close.
Not only are you getting a little exercise, but you are saving a
few pennies of that black gold that fuels your car.
Most phone are cordless now, so when you are talking on the
phone, do not sit. Walk around. Do exercises. Just keep moving.
It is amazing how many calories you can burn when you keep
moving.
I hope that you will take my advise and start your fitness and
health program now. Get a head start on the beginning of the
year. You will be better off if you do.