Eat, Drink & Still Shrink!
The Singapore Women's Weekly|December 2016

It may seem impossible to lose weight over the feasting season, but we’ve got just the tips you need to avoid holiday weight gain

Eat, Drink & Still Shrink!

Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for many weight-conscious women, they’re anything but merry. That’s because they spend their time navigating a dietary minefield, dodging festive yet fattening foods, like sugar cookies, baked ham, turkey, pie, and buttery mashed potatoes and more. According to research from the British dietetic Association, we can gain about 2 kg over the four-week christmas period. experts advise against depriving yourself, as you will be feeling frustrated; and eventually you’ll give in, and that one taste of stuffing will lead to a second or third helping. In fact, a recent study in the journal Appetite found that women who followed strict diets were more vulnerable to temptation – and weight gain – than those who indulged on occasion.

Losing weight during the festive season is impractical for most of us. but we can aim to not gain any extra weight, say experts.

The trick, of course, is to indulge in moderation. Follow these simple rules for shoring up your willpower and curbing your appetite and you’ll be able to relax and truly enjoy yourself at those seasonal soirees – and develop habits you can use all year long.

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