There are various tips on how to successfully avoid gaining weight at Christmas. But let's be honest: how many people in this country actually jump for joy when they look at the scales after the New Year? Probably very few, because Christmas time is the time to gain weight.

Set goals and get support

Just go for it and lose five kilos in two weeks? It can work, but is rarely crowned with (lasting) success - the yo-yo effect. You usually stick to the diet for a few days, then the good intentions are suddenly thrown overboard. This is often due to
A lack of a plan, lack of motivation and self-control - after all, losing weight is not easy!

So think in advance about exactly what you want to achieve, how, why and by when. Once you have a plan, seek professional help (nutritionist, fitness coach) if you are worried that you won't be able to do it on your own. A weight loss partner can provide additional motivation.

Don't starve yourself, eat healthily

Think of losing weight as a change in diet and not as a diet of abstinence. You can accelerate your weight loss with a low-carbohydrate diet and lose weight with the help of low carb, for example. However, it is more sustainable if you eat a balanced diet, change your metabolism and develop a healthy attitude towards food - this includes being able to eat your fill without necessarily having to count calories.

Prepare your own food at home

If you eat out a lot in restaurants or canteens and use ready-made products at home, you have no control over the ingredients in your food. During a diet in particular, you should spend more time planning, preparing and eating your food. Cook with lots of fresh vegetables and switch to lighter, low-calorie food. Tip: Use recipe ideas from Body Attack!

Tip 4: Sport and exercise

Exercise enriches your everyday life. It boosts your metabolism, increases fat burning and strengthens your cardiovascular system. No more excuses: as you are losing weight properly this time and avoiding typical, but short-term starvation diets, you should also have enough energy for sport.
With every step and every cranking movement on the bike, you burn additional calories and thus stored body fat. As a beginner, start with ten minutes a day and gradually increase to 20 minutes a day - almost any physical activity is better than couch time.