Winter is approaching and along with the cold weather also
comes weight gain. Whether you want to lose some weight or simply want to stop
yourself piling on the pounds during the cold season there are some simple
steps you can take to manage your weight.
1.
Start each morning with a glass of warm water
and the juice of half a lemon. This helps to ‘wake up’ the digestive system and
get it ready for the day. Having an active digestive system will help you to
break down your food effectively and assimilate it into the body reducing
weight gain.
2.
Eat a nutritious breakfast! What you eat for
breakfast sets you up for the entire day. If it is high in sugar than you are
more likely to create an insulin spike that will leave you feeling hungry and
tired in just a few hours. Then what will happen is that you will reach for
that cookie or chocolate bar to give you back that energy boost. Have a
breakfast containing some form of
protein whether it is nuts, eggs, meat or fish. Some healthy options include
eggs on toast, a smoothie or chia pudding with nuts on top. This will keep you
full until lunch, maintain your energy levels and stop you craving those
sweets.
3.
Get active! Diet and exercise in combination is
the best way to lose the centimetres. You can start slow with a gentle 15
minute walk around the block 3 times a week and gradually build up to a 1 hour
power walk or gentle jog. Or get a personal trainer so you have someone else
keeping you on track!
