How can you avoid gaining weight this Christmas?
There will be plenty of parties this December, so here’s a few tips to stop yourself from overindulging and gaining weight this Christmas:
DRINKING:
- If you plan to drink, take some liver support herbs like Silymarin (Milk Thistle) before you go out and then again the next morning. This amazing herb will help to clear the alcohol out of your liver faster. I like Metagenics Phyto Pro
- Drink lots of water with electrolytes the next morning to replenish your magnesium, potassium and sodium. I tell my clients to stay away from electrolyte drinks filled with sugar, they will just start a carb craving cycle. My favourite is Ultima as it is sugar free. I have single serve sachets as well as tubs, so you can find your favourite flavour before buying a tub
- If you have a bad hangover, magnesium, ginger tea, vitamin B6 and bone broth can all help. I even have a “Hangover” tea blend which will help.
OVEREATING:
- I’m not going to tell you to miss out on delicious Christmas food and live on carrot sticks this month, just have small portions of the high-carb treats like cookies and cakes. Fill up on meats, seafood, salads and fruits
- Try converting one of your favourite higher-carb dishes into a low-carb one. Megan Ellam from Mad Creations has lots of keto Christmas recipes
- If you are already following a keto plan, it will be easy to skip a meal before or after to let your digestion and blood sugar return to normal
- If you don’t follow a keto diet, just have a small meal before and after, protein and vegetables are a good choice. Stay away from heavy fried food and too much bread.
Merry Christmas!
Liza