Tip three: not the time to keep a strict diet
It's reasonable logic that you are doomed to gain some weight during the holiday revels. However true it might be, being so convinced of the idea is not going to help. Instead, it's harmful because that brings along stress. At the end, you either miss all the joyful holiday meals or end up binging and stress-eating.
Come up with a plan of action in advance that will ease such anxieties. Of course you should enjoy the food, it's a holiday. But be rational and more careful of what and how much you eat. Treating yourself to homemade delicacies, instead of fast food, is much healthier. Fill the plate with lean meats, lots of veggies, and whole grains if possible. Control the portions of the daily meal based on your holiday diet plan.
It's not a good time to keep a strict diet. Just relax and enjoy yourself.
Tip four: exercise more
It's all about keeping the immune system strong enough to deal with the short-term reveling. Do as many as exercises as you can if you are to spend the whole 7 days at home.
It can help to improve the functions of your digestive system by promoting peristalsis in your stomach and intestines, stimulating the secretion of digestive juices, and improving blood circulation. In particular, exercise can help cure peptic ulcers, which are very common in this season.
Walking the dog half an hour after dinner with your family is an excellent way to burn the extra calories. As many shopping malls have extended their operating hours during the National Day, doing some shopping can be inviting, too. It can add some fun to the exercise. Be sure to stay away from beverages during the shopping, though.
Keep this in mind: as long as you follow the advice and make proper diet plans, you'll revel without regrets.
