Recovering from Christmas is easy

Christmas is the most beautiful time to enjoy family and friends. But, without a doubt, if there is something that characterizes it, it is the long and copious meals we eat with them, where foods with excess fat, sugars and alcohol are very present. And, although we want to resist and maintain a certain control between meals, it is inevitable to fall into temptation in front of these irresistible dishes. Later, when we get overwhelmed and the burning and discomfort appear, we regret not having been a little more careful.

But recovering from the excesses of these dates is not as difficult as it seems and we will tell you how. The aim of these days is to lighten, purify, eliminate liquids and toxins. So, here we go!

Food

Food is an essential pillar. But that doesn't mean we have to go on a diet because our body wouldn't understand why it is suddenly subjected to a fast or its food intake is drastically reduced. According to the endocrinologist Paloma Gil at dmedicina.com, we must go little by little when it comes to reversing the effects of Christmas, especially if we have accustomed our bodies to eating a lot. So it is best to opt for a balanced diet, low in calories and without great restrictions. The key is to adopt healthy eating habits and avoid "miracle diets" that promise to lose a lot of weight in a very short time.

Fruits rich in fiber such as pineapple, grapes, strawberries, oranges or apples will help digestion and cleanse our bodies.

Vegetables, cereals and wholemeal bread and legumes have beneficial properties that make them very attractive for maintaining a healthy diet.

Eat rice, white and blue fish and low-fat meats during the week. They are a source of protein, rich in unsaturated fats, low in lipids and in the case of blue fish, rich in omega-3 acid, which compensates for the excessive consumption of saturated fats.

And don't forget to add nuts or nuts in small portions, as they provide us with powerful antioxidants.

Drink water

Water is the best ally for losing weight. During these days of excess, our skin dries out and proper hydration is important. In addition, it helps to eliminate fats and has a satiating and purifying effect. It is recommended to drink about two liters of water daily.

Physical activity

Moving a little is always good to lose those extra kilos. When it comes to getting in shape, food must always be accompanied by physical exercise. This is the formula for success! The ideal is to combine aerobic exercises such as walking, running, swimming or jumping with leg, arm, abdominal and lower back toning exercises.

If you already had a routine of physical activity it will not be difficult for you to resume it, but if you are new we encourage you to do it and to see physical exercise not only as something that helps you burn calories, but as a source of motivation and relaxation to make you feel better.

Timetable

During Christmas, schedules are lost between meals and our body gets out of control. Structuring a schedule for eating will restore balance to our body. It is important not to go many hours without food to avoid overindulging in the main meals. Keeps five meals a day to avoid snacking between hours.

And don't forget to sleep. Yes, yes, it's just as important to eat healthy and exercise as it is to get adequate sleep to restore balance. 6 to 8 hours of daily rest are essential to face the day with energy.

Have you taken note yet? Now it's time to put it into practice ;)