It’s no mystery that Christmas season can make you gain weight. You don’t want to miss all the parties and family gatherings as surely you wouldn’t want to miss the food that come with these.

Who says you have to?

As long as you stick to these three simple steps, you can enjoy the holidays and enter the New Year without extra baggage:

1. Get active. You are sure to take in more calories than usual, so you need to move more than usual. Instead of taking the elevator 2-3 floors up, take the stairs. It goes the same for walking. Create your schedule so it will afford you more time to walk to your appointments instead of sitting in the car. But the best move of all would be the regular exercise regimen you create. Scientific studies have proven that it only takes 60 days of repetitive action for something to become automatized in the human brain. Imagine what an awesome year ahead you’ll have if you start getting your fitness routine started now?

2. Get enough sleep. It has been studied that people who do not have the required number of hours of sleep will have a higher chance of eating more. Lack of ample sleep increases the body’s stress levels and caloric intake becomes its coping mechanism. Food will fool the brain of pseudo comfort. When your body is properly rested, you will have less food cravings.

3. Eat smart. Yes, go ahead and enjoy the holiday feasts but the operative word you need to remember: moderation. Do not overeat. But if you must indulge, choose the better options. Load up on low fat, high fiber fruits and vegetables that are so deliciously abundant this season. Instead of reaching for the sugary drinks, flush out toxins by drinking water. Always opt for food that’s lower in fat, sodium and sugar.

Of these three, it may surprise you to know that sugar is the most lethal. In fact, high sugar diet is the leading cause of many illnesses like diabetes, heart diseases and even cancer. Supplement your diet with sugar-lowering food and drink items like the 10 Superfoods to Eat (Click here to see the 10 Superfood To Ejoy This Season)

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