12 Sneaky Ways to Be Healthy This Christmas

12 Sneaky Ways to be Healthy This Christmas

Christmas is notoriously a time to indulge, but don’t let this be the green light to overindulge! You can still enjoy all the festivities of the season and get through the Christmas period without too much impact on your health and waistline. Try our top 12 tips for a healthier Christmas.

A 10- minute workout

Cramming in an exercise class or going for a long run is often out of the question when our calendars are filled with Christmas parties or last-minute shopping. If you’re short on time this December, try squeezing in a ten-minute workout at home. They’ll keep you active without compromising on all the festive fun. Use the exercises from this 12 Days of Fit-mas to keep you moving!

Snack Sensibly

With so much temptation at Christmas, it’s easy to snack on unhealthy treats all too often. Whether it’s at work or at home, cookies and cakes are everywhere. Treat yourself every now and then but try to have healthier snacks on hand, such as browsing through Project Fitness’ recipes. You will barely even notice that you’re missing out and you will FEEL GREAT.

Shop off the pounds

Don’t do all your Christmas shopping online – a 60-minute walk around the shops can burn quite a few calories. You’ll be able to get active all while ticking off your shopping list. Don your mask and enjoy some socially distanced shopping!

Drink Up

And we don’t mean a rum and coke! Make sure you’re drinking plenty of water this festive season. Sipping water regularly throughout the day will help you feel fuller and avoid any mindless snacking.

Make a Swap

Some easy swaps can save you hundreds of calories this Christmas and you’ll barely even be able to notice the difference. Avoid cocktails that are packed full of sugar and switch the tonic in your G&T to an alternative, like a flavored seltzer. You save yourself 40 calories from that swap alone.

Don’t Skip Breakfast

We have been told for as long as we can remember that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” and for a food reason: the more balanced and satiating the breakfast, the fewer calories you’ll consume throughout the rest of the day. With all the temptation at Christmas, it’s easy to get carried away, and a healthy breakfast is one way to avoid any mindless snacking.

A Walk in the Park

Don’t just collapse on the sofa after your Christmas dinner, try and get the family out for a festive walk. Encouraging everyone to join in. A brisk hour-long walk can burn over 300 calories – they’ll thank you for it later.

Choose Wisely

If you’re in line at the buffet, try and choose sensible options. Avoid the calorific dishes and load up on the veggies. Also practice portion control and avoid going back for seconds. Don’t overfill your plate just because it’s Christmas.

Play a Game

Sitting down to watch a movie won’t burn any calories but playing games will. Get the whole family involved in a game of charades or dancing games on their video game consoles – it could burn over 300 calories per hour.

Don’t Overdo It

Christmas is a busy time of year and we can often do too much. Try not to burn the candle at both ends and make sure you give your body enough time to recuperate and relax. A bit of downtime will go a long way. Read a book, chat with a loved one, refuel.

Indulge a Little

Christmas is a busy time of year and we can often do too much. Try not to burn the candle at both ends and make sure you give your body enough time to recuperate and relax. A bit of downtime will go a long way. Read a book, chat with a loved one, refuel.