How to Avoid Gaining Weight in the Winter
It is hard to avoid the winter weight gain that many of us experience. We may try and watch our weight but still end up with more weight to lose in the spring. You don’t have to do this, however, if you follow a few simple guidelines.
The holidays make it especially hard to watch our weight because there is tempting food everywhere we go. If you don’t want to end up heavier by the end of the year, there are some suggestions.
When you cook, use healthier ingredients like evaporated milk and broth to replace cream and butter, which are extremely fattening.
If you know you are going to be tempted with fattening food when you go out, bring your own healthy snack to eat instead. Make yourself a healthy snack or small meal before going to a dinner party or a restaurant where you are going to be tempted to eat way more than you should. This way you won’t be as hungry and you can control what you eat.
Instead of trying to lose weight this winter, just try to not gain any more. It you try to lose weight instead of maintain your weight, you’ll end up frustrated, and more likely to overeat and gain wait. Don’t try one of everything at those parties and holiday events. Instead decide what you really want to eat and just have a little of that so you don’t end up overeating.
It isn’t only what you eat this winter and through the holidays, it is that you are less likely to be exercising. It is a lot harder to get into and stick with an exercise program in the winter so fewer people do. Even though it is cold and dreary, you can still get exercise and have fun. Look for a mall walking group near you or join a fitness club and you’ll get some exercise and meet new people at the same time.
Often, we eat more in the winter because of depression. Seasonal depression is a very common problem during the winter months. People who are depressed are more likely to make bad food choices and overeat. This will lead to more depression, tiredness and weight gain.
It is important to stay positive and in a good mood throughout the entire winter and not let yourself get depressed. Often, the cause for winter depression is a lack of exposure to sunlight. You can remedy this by always keeping any room you are in bright and cheery. Also, you can spend just 20 minutes a day sitting under a light bulb with high wattage to simulate sunlight. You will feel better and be happier.
Poor food choices and depression often become a cycle that is heard to break in the winter. Make sure you eat a balanced diet and avoid too many sweets. Also, exercise and stay active. You can beat the winter weight and avoid the depression that can increase winter weight gain.
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