Keep warm & get in shape during the winter!

I can’t believe summer’s almost over…

I know, right? ..And I just got my summer body.. How do you think I feel? Ugh… I’m going to gain it all back. I know it.

Well, on the plus side, there are steps to avoid that…

“Depressing piece of information”

Many people around the world put on half of our annual weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Years. Researchers show that people don’t lose the pounds when the partying ends. If that happens year after year, back to back, well… You can do the math. You’re going to probably have some problems.

It is much easier to not gain any weight in the first place, than it is to lose what you’ve put on. Check out these 5 easy weight loss tips placed on this page for during the winter time…

At least you have a ‘summer body’ now, Mark.. I have a winter body throughout all seasons. Now I need some new weight loss tips for during the winter time… Arggghhh!

Here, take a look at these…

“Cut down on your screen time”

Turn off the computer, turn off the TV, and enjoy your meal without any distractions and screens. No matter what you’re eating, make an effort to be mindful, it can help break the urge to overeat and help you feel a lot more satisfied.

“My favorite part of the holiday season is blaming my long term weight gain on the holiday season.”

“Move more”

Fitness fanatics even are discouraged by weight loss tips during the winter weather. But here is the good news; you can increase your overall calorie burn with everyday activities, which is called “incidental exercise.” Some ideas of movements you can consider doing during the winter are; unpacking the car for 10 minutes burns at least 30 calories, cleaning the house for 20 minutes burns up to 62 calories, skipping the escalators and elevators – 10 minutes of stair climbing burns 107 calories and shoveling the snow for 45 minutes torches 342 calories.

Hmm.. Do I wait until the people next door with a snow blower takes pity on me and shovels my driveway and sidewalks? …Or do I just hope the snow melts away before I have to shovel…

Well, maybe you should just shovel the snow by yourself… You’ll burn a bunch of calories throughout the entire winter. Trust me.

“Indulge your cravings”

Studies advise that feeling deprived, even if you’re consuming plenty of calories, can provoke overindulging. Making any food prohibited just increases it’s appeal. It will not rupture your diet by appreciating a small treat. Two squares of dark chocolate or a half cup of non premium ice cream has just below 150 calories.

“Get 8 hours of sleep every night”

Refusing to get some “zzz`s” can pack on the pounds, possibly by altering hunger hormones. Researchers show that missing even one or two hours of sleep may make your more likely to give in to unhealthy foods, especially junk foods, the next day. So why is that? The prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for self control, is compromised by the loss of sleep.

Oh this could explain why Hector and Tyler stay up all hours of the night playing video games…

I have insomnia, everyone knows that.

Excuses, excuses…

Time to cut the cord, gentlemen! Get more sleep, and stay away from the screens!

Okay, mom.

Boy oh boy… Does that ever sound challenging… I think I may die.

Are you insane? You are not going to die…

“I tried losing weight by counting calories. I lost count at 5000.”

“Sneak in the veggies”

Eating more veggies, and fruit as well, is a very simple way to cut calories. You get a lot of food for not that many calories, plus a healthy dose of fiber that makes you feel stuffed, too. Sneaking in veggies into your favorite meals and dishes might help also.

Stick to your New Year’s Resolutions and find out some exciting tips for losing weight successfully! It is also handy to keep a food journal or diary.