With less than 3 weeks until Christmas, you may be wondering where did all the time go and how can I shed those pounds before the holidays? Don’t fret – there is still time to trim down in a safe and healthy way.
Since weight loss is all about calories in versus calories out, you’ll want to downsize calories in (eating!) and maximize calories out (activity!). This doesn’t have to be a daunting task either – small tweaks in your day-to-day meal planning and exercise routine will help create that calorie deficit without even knowing you’re doing it!
A 500 calorie deficit per day can lead up to a one pound loss per week – choose two or three ideas from the eating and activity columns each day and watch up to 10 pounds (or more!) melt!
10 Easy Ways to Trim 100 Calories (Choose 2-3 Ideas Each Day):
- Skip the whipped cream on your coffee drink
- Choose sliced bread or pita bread instead of a sandwich roll
- Skip the mayonnaise or “special sauce” and ask for mustard
- Choose extra lean ground turkey instead of ground beef
- Skip the sour cream in your burrito
- Grab an apple instead of juice
- Enjoy half a bagel instead of a whole
- Enjoy a “fun” sized candy bar instead a whole
- Leave 3-4 bites on your plate
- Switch to fat-free plain or “light” yogurt
10 Easy Ways to Burn an Extra 100 Calories (Choose 2-3 Ideas Each Day):
- Jog for 10 minutes before work
- Do a quick 10 minute aerobics video after work
- Get outside and play flag football with the kids for 15 minutes
- Swim laps for 15 minutes
- Walk briskly for 20 minutes during lunch
- Rake and bag those leaves for 25 minutes
- Vacuum and mop the house for 25 minutes
- Finally get to refinishing that antique table (or any piece of furniture) for 25 minutes
- Wash your car for 30 minutes (it will be sparkling!)
- Take a long stroll on Saturday and window shop for 40 minutes
For Additional Ideas:
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www.americanonthemove.org
Please note: The information in this article is not to be followed as medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your physician or primary health practitioner for information regarding your own personal health and necessary treatments.
