It's the holidays. You have parties and Christmas lunch to look forward to, New Year's drinks and a trip away it's tempting just to accept that a few extra kilograms will hit your hips. "Research suggests people can put on up to 4kg during the Christmas break," says accredited practising dietitian Milena Katz. The problem with being complacent about holiday weight gain, even if it's only a kilo or two, is that it doesn't magically drop off when the silly season is over.
Want to keep the weight off these holidays? Follow these dos and don'ts:
Don't do seconds
To control how much you eat at social gatherings, fill your plate just once. Also, reach for the smallest plate or bowl possible. US research shows you'll eat 22 per cent fewer kilojoules
Want to keep the weight off these holidays? Follow these dos and don'ts:
Don't do seconds
To control how much you eat at social gatherings, fill your plate just once. Also, reach for the smallest plate or bowl possible. US research shows you'll eat 22 per cent fewer kilojoules