Following a diet plan during the holidays can be a really difficult thing and most people just give up dieting during that time. However, you can still watch your weight and enjoy yourself during the holiday.

1 - Work out - even if it's a holiday you shouldn't skip your workouts; this way you can easily minimize the influence all that holiday food will have on your body. If you simply don't have time to work out, at least go for walks or go out dancing with your friends. To make things easier you can always schedule your workouts and make sure you have time for them; they shouldn't last more than 30 minutes - 1 hour so even if you are extremely busy, you can always squeeze 30 minutes of weight training in your program.



2 - Party Eating - We get invited to a lot of parties and gatherings during the holidays and there's a lot of bad food served there. A good tip would be to eat only healthy food at first and then you should start eating the high calorie food. This way you can get full faster with healthy food and there will be little space for high calorie food. Also, alcohol can really influence your metabolism and diet, so don't drink too much. If you have to drink, stay away from sweet drinks and opt for dry wine instead. You can always try to mix your wine with sparkling water to make sure that you don't get too many calories from it. Also, many people don't eat before parties because they think they will eat more and this way they will cut some calories. That's not a very smart thing to do because you can end up eating more than you would have eaten throughout the day. If you want to look slimmer you can eat something light before you go to a party but never leave the house with an empty stomach.



3 - Starting a Diet - Try not to start a whole new way of eating during a holiday because it might be hard for you to commit to it with all those temptations. Instead, you should try only to eat less and exercise a bit. After the holiday is over, you won't have extra pounds and you can start your healthy diet. If you are already on a diet during a holiday, making sure that you follow it and only cheat during family meals is the key. One or two meals where you eat whatever you want won't compromise your diet at all, but the mistake most people do is eating whatever they want during the entire holiday.

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The recipe to longevity and all round vitality has two very important ingredients, they are diet AND exercise. It is all good and well to want to lose weight. Yet what most people do not realize is that when you free yourself of the excess weight, you need to do toning exercises as to prevent saggy skin and firm up your muscles.

When you exercise you burn calories and when you eat you provide your body with the fuel needed to function effectively. So... if you stick to rule of burning more calories than you consume then weight loss becomes inevitable and toning exercises become a necessity.



An important fact to remember when you do toning exercises is that muscle weighs more than fat therefore you should not put too much faith in your scale. In fact, it will probably be best if you stop weighing yourself all together. A scale will give the wrong impression about your weight loss efforts because you will be losing centimeters. Even though you may not be showing much improvement on the scale, does not mean it is not working and should take your measurements at your waist with a tape measure for a more accurate assessment. Remember to measure your fitness by how you feel after climbing stairs instead of how much you weigh.



Aerobics is a form of exercise that is notably affective as a toning exercise tool because it is sweat inducing cardio workout that gets your heart pumping. Aerobics helps burn those calories and firm up those flabby bits. The relentless movements without pause to attain the adrenaline required to increase your heart rate, is sheer exhilaration. Enjoyment is the added benefit to this form of toning exercises and your body learns endurance.



Aerobics helps your fitness levels by strengthening your heart as well as your lungs and tightens muscles making them leaner. It also works your whole body, targeting every muscle through continuous movements and actions. Strengthening as well as toning. Challenging your body by pushing it to the max is an important and fundamental key to achieving weight loss. Remember once you reach that plateau meaning, when you stop seeing results, it means your body is in its comfort zone and needs to switch to a new endurance level. Signifying a change in toning exercises is needed.



There are many forms of aerobics that suit each individual specifically by fitness level so it is important to research which ones are safe for you. Seeking a professional opinion is advised if there are any health issues to be concerned about. These professionals will be able to help choose a good workout program suited just for you and allay any concerns you may have about any type of toning exercises you would like to try.



Toning exercises are hard work. Remember confidence to wear whatever you want and having the feeling of actually liking what you see in the mirror is definitely worth it.



Eat five small meals a day and drink eight glasses of water daily. Again, an important point to remember for fitness sake is that it is not about how much time you spend burning calories but how much you can challenge yourself. Your muscles need to burn more calories for hours after your workout and your energy levels need to sustain you through out your day.

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If the thought of seeing yourself in a bathing suit or swimming trunks this summer is making your knees buckle then keep reading. I am going to share 10 tips you can use to lose weight and look your best all summer long.

1. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Water helps your kidneys to remove toxins and your liver to metabolize more fat.



2. Eat 4 or 5 meals of smaller portions per day.



3. Eat fish that are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids to increase your metabolism and energy level.



4. Eat low fat milk products like yogurt and cottage cheese. They contain "good proteins" which help suppress cravings for food and are essential to building muscles.



5. Eat vegetables, beans, and fruits. They contain "good" carbohydrates that help suppress hunger naturally.



6. Eat whole grains and other foods that are rich in fiber. These foods are more filling and also help to suppress hunger.



7. Do not consume large amounts of Alcohol. Alcohol slows down your metabolism which helps the body store more fat.



8. Avoid eating desserts that are high in sugar.



9. Avoid late night meals. Do not eat anything 2 or 3 hours before going to bed because this gives your body enough time to properly digest your meals before you sleep.



10. Avoid eating anything that is high in saturated fats.



What are the benefits of following these 10 simple summer diet tips? For starters, you will lose weight, regulate your blood pressure and lower your risk of heart failure. You will feel better about yourself because you will look your best in that bathing suit or those swimming trunks.



Remember that losing weight is influenced by what we eat and the amount of physical activities and exercises we perform each day. The keys to your successful weight loss summer will be determined by how much exercise you engage in that burns body fat and your eating habits.



If you exercise regularly and follow these 10 tips then you will reduce your intake of excessive calories which causes weight gain and have a healthier body this summer.

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