Keeping Fit And Still Enjoying Holiday Treats

Posted on 18. Dec, 2008 by Mom Mag in Health

The holidays are here and that means balancing your ability to consume large amounts of fatty, sugary foods while keeping an eye on your waistline. Of course, that is easier said than done, so here are a few tips that will help you in your quest to eat while keeping yourself from needing a cellulite reduction.

Reduce The Mayonnaise

I don’t know about you, but there is nothing better than that turkey sandwich slathered with gobs and gobs of mayo. But that mayo contains tons of fat that is not the best thing for cellulite treatment.

Instead, try a little olive oil rubbed on the bread and a little melted reduced fat cheese. The cheese will still give you the same texture of the mayo without sacrificing taste, yet coming in with a lot lower fat content.

Wear Fitness Shoes While Cooking

You may have never thought of this, but while you are running around the kitchen making holiday meals, you could also be getting some exercise. I found these great MBT Sport Shoes that you can put on and they will tone your legs, thighs and rear-end while you move around. It has something to do with their way they are designed, and they keep a constant flex going all throughout your legs.

And while you are waiting for that honey-baked ham in the oven, take them outside and run a few laps around block. You never need an excuse to stay in shape.

Strap On Ankle Weights While Making Dinner

Similar to the tips utilizing the MBT sport shoes, you can strap on some five or ten pound ankle weights while you are buzzing around here and there. But don’t take them off out of the kitchen, keep those ankle weights on during your trips to the grocery store.

Imagine the benefits you will get as you zip up and down the isles of your local grocery store, dodging all the holiday shoppers as you go. Who says shopping is easy?

Finally, at the end of the holiday season will come those New Year resolutions and offer you another chance to get back in shape after all the holiday eating. And I know that you will be hitting the gym with me during the first few weeks of 2009… But wouldn’t it be better if you were already ahead of the game because you took my advice above?