Say ‘No’ to no-shape December
Christmas has always been a special thing: a time to make memories, gather friends and family with the most- awaited holiday spread in every party. Since it’s a season to shine and to be dazzling, Contours Advanced Face and Body Sculpting Institute medical director Dr. Claudine Roura shares these doable dieting tips without abstaining or skipping your round of favorite holiday food.
Consider a wellness party
From the intensely exciting Zumba to heart-pumping body jam, why not make this merry season of Christmas a time to be really happy and healthy? If you happen to be the host, consider a wellness party with a guilt-free menu. This activity not only fires up the endorphins with the added benefit of burning 380 to 400 calories in an hour, it will also leave your guests more excited with your specially prepared multicourse meal. Just make sure to be consistent with your theme and opt for a spread that’s tasty but with only guilt-free ingredients.
Refresh and hydrate
Go easy on your cocktails and champagne but remember to stay hydreated with lots of water. “Don’t confuse hunger with thirst. Make sure to drink a minimum of eight glasses to avoid unnecessary food cravings, advises Dr. Claudine. “Since water is the basic foundation for the body to efficiently and effectively burn calories, you don’t have to wait for yourself to feel thirsty before downing a water as it’s already a sure sign of dehydration.” But if you don’t want to miss the fizz and save tons of calories at the same time, there’s always sparkling water for a satisfying alternative.
‘ Binge fest’ is never a good idea
“Save yourself from low blood sugar and high cortisol levels, which means you’ll crave for sugary and caloric food,” warns Dr. Claudine. Don’t fast in the hours leading up to the party and go all out uncontrollably. Instead, fuel and fill yourself with fruits, salad, raw veggies and nuts a few hours before the feast.
Choose Wisely
Whether it’s a buffet or a sit-down affair, always take time to scan the menu and pick only the items that are considered a winner: flavorful, filling and festive. Take it easy on the sweets, fatty, and oily food and start off with greens and clear soup. Since this is a season to splurge, pick the types you don’t usually eat at home, such as steak, lobster or lechon.
Strengthen your willpower with Contours’ AcuTrim
“Overeating is multifactorial. Meaning, there are a number of reasons we can pinpoint for someone’s uncontrollable eating habit. From poor choices of food, hormones, lack of quality sleep, to stress eating, we know it could lead to unwanted pounds.” However, you will be glad to know that there’s a painless, safe and effective way to control unnecessary food cravings and overeating: AcuTrim. Tapping on the ear’s appetite centers of the brain through microcurrent stimulator, this drugless and non- needle acupuncture is a powerful yet healthy weight loss alternative that suppresses the appetite, increases body metabolism and boosts weight loss. This treatment is a totally relaxing way to condition the brain to exercise restraint on food. Since the effect of the last treatment usually extends to another four to six weeks, don’t be surprised if you develop a new habit of eating less while feeling satiated in small amounts. Yes, it’s a behavioral modification to eating that ensures long term weight- loss maintenance without short- changing yourself.
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