 5 Top Tips for New Year Weight Loss If you find that you’ve put on a few pounds over the Christmas period, or can’t seem to stick to your diet, then you’ve probably set a New Year resolution to get back into shape. However, when it comes to actually getting rid of that weight it can seem almost impossible. The good news is that there are natural ways to get rid of that Christmas weight at the same time as controlling your weight loss all year round. We have put together a number of top weight loss tips for the New Year that can be used in all situations – especially if you’re trying to get in shape for that New Year’s Eve party! 1. Mix up your workout – when it comes to losing weight successfully, you should make sure that each area of your body is worked out properly. Make sure you incorporate strength training as well as your regular exercise to burn fat and develop muscle. A good program will include strength training for 45 minutes, three times a week. Cardio for 30 minutes, 2 times a week, or aerobics for 30 minutes, 2 times a week. You should always alternate between cardio and aerobics every fortnight. 2. Eat small, regular meals – don’t stick to eating 3 meals a day, instead spread the calories you eat over 5 smaller meals. When you split up your meals into about 300 calories each, you’ll find that you avoid snacking by staying filler, and you’ll also have a higher, constant metabolic rate that doesn’t suffer from sugar drops. When splitting your meals, always make sure that you keep your diet balanced to around 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat. 3. Drink lots of fluids – Remember that your body is made from 70% water, which is why it’s so important that you stay hydrated. Drinking around 6-8 glasses of water a day can help to prevent water retention (which is a factor in your weight) and make sure that your body works properly. Remember that certain drinks like fruit juice, coffee, tea and others include calories. This is why you need to count them in your total calorie intake for the day. 4. Halve the portions of your meal – if you want to stay in control, then when you go out to a restaurant to eat out you will have to watch how much they give you. Ask the waiter to only give you half of the portion. Though you might think that this is a waste of money, the truth is that it means you won’t be tempted, and you can even enjoy a dessert without having to feel so guilty. 5. Only eat when you are hungry – this might sound easy, but it can be difficult in practice. Sometimes you might mistake hunger pangs when in actual fat you are just thirsty. To help stop you from eating too much, you can test yourself. When you next week hungry, instead of eating drink half a glass of water and drink for 15 minutes. If you still feel hungry after 15 minutes then eat a small cracker. Otherwise, try to keep sipping water until it’s time for your next meal. The truth is that losing your Christmas weight can be easier than you might have thought. Try including these tips in your weight loss plan and you’ll be able to shed the excess pounds, and even lose some more! Take control now, and make sure that New Year is a time to remember.
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