Thursday, 13 December 2018

How to avoid weight gain when it's cold

What you daily consume is affected by many factors. It's a fact that food today is a pleasure. Surely mood, appetite and a number of other parameters, like outside temperature, affect the quality and quantity of what you eat.

In other words, if you want to avoid weight gain during the cold weather, you should give value and attention to some small details that make the difference.

Plan Your Meals

Planning your meals and snacks can help you avoid consuming extra calories during the day.

Take some time during the weekend to choose healthy recipes, shop and prepare various meals and snacks, so that you will be equipped with healthy choices such as yogurt, low-fat cheese, nuts, fruits, vegetables, etc, throughout the busy week.

Stay Moisturized

When temperatures are low you may don't feel like you're thirsty, but that doesn't mean that your body doesn't need water.

When the body dehydrates, often occurs as a feeling of hunger. So make sure you're really hungry and not thirsty when you're tempted to eat.

Drinking low-calorie or non-calorie liquids, such as tea and sugar-free coffee, can also be alternatives.

Limit the Alcohol

When you spend hours indoors or when there are low temperatures outside, you may be tempted to drink an extra glass of alcohol.

Of course, you can consume alcohol, as long as it is consumed in moderation. Also, remember that all alcoholic beverages are not the same.

Prefer low-alcohol drinks, such as white or red wine, beer, sangria, etc.

Exercise And Again Exercise

Do not add an extra excuse and wait for the weather to warm up to get back to work out again. The most important thing is to spend some time and think about what form of exercise would be ideal for you.

You can choose a fitness center near your area, swimming, running, cycling or walking out into nature. If you still want something more "warm", you can exercise at home, with basic equipment (dumbbells, resistance tires, bench, training straps, bars, etc.).

Monitor Your Self

To stay focused on your goal, record your progress. It's only up to you, whether you keep a simple food diary (digital or not), or use an app on the web.

It doesn't matter what method you choose, aware of what you eat, what you drink and how much you exercise, this is enough to help you maintain a healthy lifestyle and minimize weight gain.

READ MORE: Dietplus.gr

SOURCE: Dietplus.gr