Helpful tips for losing weight successfully in the winter ......

Winter Weight Loss Tips: Take time to relax during the busy and stressful holiday season. By taking time for yourself, you are less likely to overindulge at family gatherings and other holiday festivities.

“Eat five to six small meals each day to cut down on food cravings and over-eating”

Many people suffer from seasonal effective disorder, known as SAD. This disorder causes them to feel depressed, sleep more and have an increased appetite making them crave more sweets and carbohydrates. SAD generally causes weight gain during the winter. However, it is possible to control this disorder, making weight loss in the winter successful. If you feel you suffer from SAD tell your heath care provider. There are remedies for this seasonal disorder including light therapy.

Exercise

•  Brisk walks on a cold winter day are a wonderful form of exercise leaving you feeling energized and invigorated.
• Great alternatives to walking outside in the cold weather include joining a mall walking club, a gym or an indoor pool. You will feel better, and it will be much easier to lose those unwanted pounds.
• Buy an exercise ball, a jump rope and a set of dumbbells to set up a simple exercise program at home.

Food

• Winter is a great time for healthy soups and stews rich in vitamins and nutrients. The Internet provides recipes for many varieties of soups that are delicious and low in calories using different types of vegetables cooked with chicken or beef stock. Replace the cream or whole milk in soups that are cream based with fat-free milk or fat-free yogurt.
• Take advantage of being indoors to create healthy recipe ideas or to modify old favorites by reducing the amount of fat and cutting the number of calories in the recipes.
•  Replace the cooking oil in baking recipes with applesauce. Doing this cuts down on the amount of fat and calories in your baked goods.
  
  
  
  Conclusion: The three main aspects of a healthy eating plan that ensures a successful winter weight loss include a sensible balanced diet, reducing the number of calories consumed and increasing the number of calories burned.