Boost Your Fitness Levels,Lose Weight and Make Exercise Fun Again

Everyone looks forward to the holiday season because of the time to relax, indulge, and visit.  What no one looks forward to is the period directly after it, when the scales are dusted off and read.  It may seem impossible to stick to your weekly workout plan or your diet plan when the whole family is over and grandma’s famous apple pie is on the table, but there are ways to do it. 
It takes a little effort and planning, but the reward is great.

1. Smaller Portions   
One of the main and most effective things you can do is to control what you eat and how much you eat.  Again, this may seem like a large demand, but it is manageable.  Try not to eat a lot just because the food is there. 

A good trick is to either give yourself a smaller plate to eat from, or to eat from a bowl.  This way, your hunger is satisfied in both your eyes and your mouth.  Portions are key.  You need not eat until you are about to burst. 

Eat enough to satisfy your stomach and then leave the table.  Not only will you lessen your future weight gain, you will also avoid the stuffed feeling that leaves everyone tired.

2. Exercise As Part Of Your Day   
Next, try to exercise whenever you get the chance.  Go on a walk with your siblings, or get up and jog in the morning.  Do you have family members who are young children?  Play with them.  Run out in the yard, toss them in the air and catch them, or spin them around.  

All of these activities are loved by them, and can burn carbohydrates quickly.

3.Exercise With Family   
Invite your family to join you in exercise.  Most people know they should be getting a few minutes of exercise in each day anyway. 

Having company makes it better.  Invite all of the adults to the gym and have a teenaged family member watch the kids.  Make it fun by having some sort of sports tournament.  There are plenty of options, and the fact that a group is going to exercise will encourage even the most difficult family members.
   
The holidays are great for relaxation, but remember your goals for your weight and health.  What good is being immensely happy during the season only to be terribly frustrated after it?  Along with planning out the holiday season schedule, plan out when you will exercise.  Your health and your weight will thank you for it.