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October 09
TOP TIPS TO DODGE THE CHRISTMAS PODGE
Booze, party food and too much tv – it’s no surprise we pile on the pounds around Christmas time. According to the British Dietetic Association, the average person gains around 5 lbs in the run-up to Christmas. But January 2010 doesn’t have to be all about crash dieting. Portion control experts The Diet Plate have teamed up with obesity expert Dr Ian Campbell to bring you their top tips on how to enjoy the festive food without piling on unwanted pounds
1. Have the right attitude
If you go into Christmas thinking you’ll eat whatever you want and worry about it later, you’ll end up joining the majority of the nation as they crash diet their way through the New Year. Instead, decide to embrace the festive season with an “a little of what you fancy” attitude
2. Don’t diet
Think always about a healthy diet not weight loss. Before going out to a drinks party, have a healthy meal first. This will help you avoid snacking on high calorie nibbles and canapés. Alternate alcoholic drinks with water. This will keep you hydrated and help you to drink less
3. Eat what you need
Portion control is key to managing your weight. You can eat all the right foods but if you're eating too much, this will eventually lead to weight gain. Decide to enjoy your meal AND feel great afterwards.A portion control plate such as The Diet Plate takes the guess work out of it. Simply follow the guides on the dinner plate and you can still enjoy turkey and trimmings with the relatives without regretting it afterwards.
4. A little exercise will help
Every little will help. Walk briskly while shopping, take the stairs instead of the lift. Don’t use winter as an excuse to stay inside. A walk in the fresh air a couple of hours after your Christmas lunch will aid digestion and make you feel good.
5. Stay Calm!
Christmas can be a stressful time. As stress levels rise, so does our temptation to comfort eat. Try to remain calm and take time out to unwind. Having a couple of non-food treats up your sleeve such as a favourite book, a perfumed bubble bath or a phone call with a good friend will help you avoid emptying the fridge.
For more information or to purchase a portion plate, visit www.thedietplate.com or call 01457 862446.
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Dr Ian Campbell is well known as one of the UK's most respected experts in obesity and weight loss management. He was awarded an MBE in the Queens Birthday Honours in 2009 for his services to healthcare.
Ian is a full time GP and prominent campaigner for the prevention and treatment of obesity. He was a specialist at the Overweight Clinic, University Hospital, Nottingham, and founder and the first President of the National Obesity Forum. He is now the Honorary Medical Director of the leading charity 'Weight Concern', which works to address both the physical and psychological health needs of overweight people.
