5 Ways Not to Gain Extra Weight in Winter
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Winter can be a dangerous time of the year for those who watch their figure. It's not just about holidays. The cold and short duration of daylight can shake the desire to exercise and go to training. In addition, in winter the probability of overeating is great, when in the frost there is no desire to go anywhere, but you just want to wrap yourself in a rug and eat something tasty. Most women are probably familiar with these problems. However, the winter does not last forever, and in summer you want to look your best. How to protect the figure in winter and not gain extra pounds?
Physical activity
Despite the fact that in winter most people hide "on the holes" and, sitting comfortably on the couch, watching the movie, do not forget about winter entertainment, which in fact a great many. This skating, skiing, snowboarding and sledging is a wonderful pastime, a way to cheer up and, of course, physical activity that is doubly necessary in the winter. Also, do not throw exercises in the gym or gym at home, because this is a real weapon against the addition of extra pounds. Physical loads contribute to the normal process of metabolism in the body.
Food
First, plan your diet so that you do not have too much. In the winter and pulls to eat that candy, then a cookie with hot tea. Be sure to have breakfast, lunch and dinner - these three meals will ensure a normal metabolism and full-fledged work of all body systems. Remember that the last meal is desirable to be performed before dark, if not, then set the deadline - the deadline, when you can eat something. Late dinner, artificial lighting and irregular meals can lead to a disruption in the production of the melatonin hormone responsible for sleep and wakefulness. And this can be fraught with additional wrinkles around the waist.
Clothing
Clothing in winter is also important. When all people, including you, are bundled up in gray and black robes, it's hard to think about summer, sun and figure. The arrival of spring seems to be something fantastic and distant. Therefore try to wear clothes of bright colors or at least to please your eyes with beautiful accessories of juicy color. This will help drive away the sad thoughts, cheer up and tune to a wave of optimism.
More fluid
If the body experiences a deficiency of fluid, then this can cause a slowdown in metabolic processes, which leads to deterioration of well-being and accelerates the aging process of the body. Also, dehydration can disrupt normal sleep, which in itself is dangerous by a set of excess weight.
The daily dose of fluid required by the body for normal operation is 2-2.5 liters. If you can not drink so much water, then do not suffer, but eat vegetables and fruits that contain water. In addition to restoring the water balance, you will get antioxidants.
Aromatherapy
It turns out that aromatherapy is not only a way to spoil your sense of smell with pleasant smells. Scientists have found out that some flavors can affect people in different ways. Some can energize and energize, and some can soothe. For the winter period, smells are ideal, which can warm, calm and relax. This is very important in the winter, because in this way you can save yourself from overeating. Such flavors include vanilla, chocolate, patchouli, rosemary, jasmine, lavender, citrus and aroma tuberose. And the most effective smell, not giving to eat superfluous, is the aroma of mint.
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