Believe me, it's so easy to pile up the kilos during winter…courtesy comforting fried foods, sugar laden tea or coffee and even the tempting gur-gachak and mom’s pinnies. Winter binging may easily cost you a weight gain of three to five kilos.
The main reasons for weight gain are less physical activity during winter and of course increased consumption of heavier foods.
# Get enough sun-shineA short pre or post lunch-time walk can provide sunlight which is good for your Vitamin D status.
# Limit fatty foodsFoods such as fried snacks, puddings, pinnies and chocolates can be limited to just once or twice a week.
# Fill yourself up with fiber- Fill your plate or tiffin with lots of filling vegetables
- Have soup before your dinner
- Add oats, barley and dals(दाल) to help keep you fuller for longer.
# Don’t skip workouts- Don’t skip the gym.
- Fix days for workouts and try to follow it as well.
# Weigh yourself every day- Get on the scale frequently to make you conscious if you are putting on weight.
- Maintain record of weight and inches as well.