You are on the downhill run into Christmas which means that you are being inundated with even more temptations – after all, an invitation to a Christmas party / drinks often involves the potential to consume a lot more calories (both from food and alcohol). It is important for you to maintain your will-power and…
If you have a sweet tooth, then I am sure you are already dreading how you are going to manage the temptation of dessert on Christmas Day. Fear not! This week, I will be discussing how you can still enjoy dessert on the big day without causing major calorie overload! As Christmas only comes once…
Did you know that researchers claim that, on average, everyone gains around 1.2kg over the festive season – the problem is that this little bit of extra weight can turn into a lot more if you don’t stop celebrating Christmas until the end of January! However by simply incorporating some of the tips below into…
According to the song, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. If only that were true! For some of us, Christmas is busy, stressful, financially draining and can cause anxiety, depression and loneliness – and you do a lot of socialising with family members that you may not necessarily get on very well…
December is here and Christmas parties are in full swing. Last week I blogged about the best drink choices you can make while out celebrating (see here: https://loseweightwithsue.wordpress.com/2016/11/29/best-drinks-for-weight-loss-this-festive-season/) , so I want to continue with the theme and pass 10 great strategies you should use to help maintain your weight over the Festive Season. …
With Christmas less than a month away, it’s definitely party season. While parties are a great time, they are also fraught with potential side-effects such as overindulgence, hangovers etc. It’s great to let your hair down, but if you don’t keep tabs on what you are eating and drinking during Christmas celebrations, you might find…
Santa will have been and gone by the end of the week, which means we entering the diet-nightmare known at Christmas. What do you do? Our blog this week is all about getting you through the festive season so you don’t feel bloated and blah by the time 2016 rolls in. Unfortunately, Christmas celebrations tend…
Last week my blog focused on the reasons why drinking alcohol can put a serious dent in your weight loss efforts (see here: https://loseweightwithsue.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/alcohol-christmas-and-your-weight-it-isnt-a-good-combination-part-1/ ). But let’s face it – it is the time of year when you want to have some ‘Christmas cheer’, so what would be your ‘poison’ of choice? This week, I…
Christmas is less than four weeks away and we all know what that means! Christmas parties, family catch ups – basically, it is the time of year where you will be most likely to eat and drink to excess. While you may find it relatively easy to ‘pick out’ healthy foods to eat, you may…
I often say to my clients that over Christmas, they should not expect to lose weight BUT they should not gain any weight either…the mantra is ‘Aim to Maintain’. However, it is not impossible to lose weight during Christmas, particularly if you follow the advice below: Christmas Weight Loss Tip #1 – Always Eat Breakfast…
According to the British Dietetic Association, the average Brit will have consumed 6,000 calories on Christmas Day and will gain 5 lbs (2 kg) by New Year’s Day (I know this is a British statistic, but I’m sure this is applicable to Australians too). Hopefully, this little fact alone will make you think twice before…