How to Save the Extra Kilos over the Festive Season.

With Christmas on top of us already I think it is only fitting that I pass on a few tips to help keep unwanted body fat away. You will quickly learn that I like simplicity and I like taking any advice or tips back to the very basics. Because like everything once the basics have been achieved progressing is easier. These tips are basic but extremely effective for everyone.

You probably have been told countless times to drink in moderation yet we all have been in the position where we start in moderation and it keeps going and away we go. Well try filling up before you start!!!! That’s right you read right. Let me explain.Before heading off to the party or barbeque have a substantial feed of good quality lean protein and salad or vegetables or even a serving of fruit and yoghurt as an example. Then top it off with 500ml to 1 litre of water. You are going to feel pretty full and content by this stage. By doing this you are hopefully stopping the customary picking at finger foods and heavy binge drinking. Even consuming a substantial heavy drink such as a protein shake or a healthy milkshake will also give you that full feeling.

Because the message we hear every year of be disciplined and moderation is easier said than done for most people. I feel that taking some action like this is better than simply talking the talk. I'm sure you are all aware that to put on weight you must consume more than you put out exercise or activity wise. So another way to divert body fat production is to keep up your activity levels even if it means two or three little 15 - 20 minute walks in a day. Better than nothing. Because I know you will be consuming some high energy content foods and if you can restrict yourself to minor quantities of them and keep some activity up your calorific balance will balance out. Or be close to it at least. Exercise your discipline and you will save yourself extra work after the holidays.