Christmas 2012
Yes it's holiday season again, when we spend lots of money and our bank balance goes down, and we all seem to put on 2 or 3 kilos. Most of us wish it was the other way around, with our bank balance going up and losing 2 or 3 kilos! However, it's a special time of the year, catching up with family members and friends, some that we seem to only see every 12 months. We have some healthy ideas for you to use over the holiday season. The plan we have put together is not to restrict everything, however, if you can keep to this plan it could just help keep your kilos down.
Here at HOF, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We especially wish all our Clients and social media readers a wonderful Christmas and New Year period also. And we hope to see you in the new season. Personal Trainer
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From the Gym Floor
Shane caught up with Alan from Hard On Fitness, to get his thoughts about the Christmas and New Year period.
Shane
Hi Alan, what do you think are some important issues facing us over Christmas and the holiday season?
Alan Personal Trainer
The most important thing is that we all keep safe over the holidays when travelling. This doesn't just mean when we are travelling out of state, it means when leaving anywhere, from a party, or even just a quick drive to pick up that last minute gift. Always remember, don't drink and drive! Always rest if you're driving long distances, don't speed and always be aware of what you’re doing and what is around you while driving. We all seem to rush over the holiday period. But remember, the most special gift is not what is wrapped, but arriving safely at your destination and all being together, and spending valuable time together.
Also, another important thing is to check up on people who are lonely, who are elderly or have disability to see that they are ok. Christmas and New Years can be a very lonely period for some people, and these people may need you companionship and support.
Shane
What are some healthy foods we can buy for Christmas?
Alan
Fruits and vegetables, whichever ones are in season, because Mother Nature knows which ones we should be eating. Try some healthier, but interesting nibbles for guests and family. These healthier options can still be tasty. There are many healthy ideas and recipes on the internet these days.
Create your own sweets, this way you can reduce and limit the amounts of fats and sugar. If having breads, look for the ones with the most seeds, and which have the most health benefits.
Shane
Overeating is a problem at Christmas, how can we avoid it?
Alan
The number one problem at Christmas is that everyone eats so much, that they feel so full like their stomach is going to burst!
It seems during these holiday periods that we always serve food up in the middle of the table where everybody’s eating. A great way to still enjoy your food on Christmas day, is not to serve the food up in front of you on the table. Serve the food up somewhere else, away from the dining table, and then take it to the dining table. This way you will find that most people will eat slower, feel fuller, rest before having more and also talk to each other more. This way they will be less likely to return for seconds and even thirds of food.
There is a primal instinct to eat as much food as possible, especially for males, as it may not be known when their next meal could be, also to maintain strength for the days ahead, and also to fight and hunt.
Shane
What are your thoughts about alcohol consumption over the Christmas holiday season?
Alan
I think in the modern day, we all already have an awareness of alcohol and its affects. But as we know, at different times people can get caught up and not be aware of how much they’ve been drinking. As I said, the main thing is staying safe! Be aware of how much you're drinking and how you’re feeling. Most regular drinkers know when they are crossing the line. This is where it is up to us to acknowledge this, and be aware to stop at this stage. If you cross the line, you can lose complete control, can harm your health and even harm others.
But, this is not an article to stop you drinking, it is just to say to always be aware, enjoy your drink but not too much, and always stay safe.
Remember, the alcopops drinks are very tasty, however, if you have a good read of the label on the bottle, the amounts of sugar may alarm you. With all that sugar, it would take a very long and hard training session to burn all those kilojoules off! This goes for spirits also, which are commonly consumed with sugary cola.
One main thing you should always know. It is bad to drink alcohol when eating fatty foods, as the fats will be stored in the body. Another very important tip, is to always drink water when consuming alcohol. This will keep you hydrated, and help the kidneys and stomach process the alcohol and clean your system.
Another final reminder, please don’t drink and drive!
Alan Lewis Personal Trainer
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