Diet Mail Diet Mail- June 2014, Summer Holidays Special | Page 5

AVOID GAINING WEIGHT THESE HOLIDAYS, DO DIET!
Develop, Inculcate, Evaluate and Try
· Develop the habit of small and frequent meals.
Control your portion sizes. Don't give up the
family favorites, but enjoy them in moderation.

Inculcate:
· Pamper yourself. Inculcate healthy salads, soups,
crushes in the holiday diet for the family. Make
them more nutritious by adding flax seeds, melon
seeds.
· Inculcate the habit of balancing out the added
calories with extra exercise.

Evaluate:
· Look out for healthy options while eating out
during holidays. Notice the nutritional
information on the packed foods.
· Alternate alcohol with non-alcoholic beverages.
Alcoholic drinks are loaded with calories.
For some, the holidays are a time for fun, celebration and · Cut your alcohol calories in half by alternating
indulgence. You do not want to think about fitness and diet

water or seltzer between alcoholic beverages.

during that time. You want to enjoy all your favourite

Try:

delicacies, ultimately resulting in those extra pounds on the · Try out new healthy dishes and recipes which you
weighing scale. But don't worry! It is possible to enjoy

have not been able to try due to lack of time.

holiday goodies without putting on a single pound. You can

Include Juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, spicy

have a fabulous time while also maintaining your weight

peppers, crisp cucumbers, fresh berries, delicate

and your fitness regimen. Diet Mantra shares the secrets of

lettuces, crunchy carrots, sweet corn….gasp

enjoying holidays in a healthy way......

Develop:

· Try doing aerobics, swimming as they not only
burn out calories but also refreshes your mind.

· Take holidays as a time to cement or develop new healthy · Juicy tomatoes, aromatic herbs, spicy peppers,
crisp cucumbers, fresh berries, delicate
eating habits. Start with small and frequent meals.
· Develop an exercise schedule for yourself which

lettuces, crunchy carrots, sweet corn….gasp.

otherwise might not be possible for you to start on a · Try detox diets as holidays are the best time
regular day.

to relax, refresh and rejuvenate oneself.
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