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| While it's great to cut loose and party at Christmas time, throwing caution to the wind isn’t such a good idea when it comes to your health and wellbeing. Here are a few ideas to keep you looking and feeling good. |
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- Don’t overdo it. Aim to leave an event while you can still remember your own name and what day it is. A clear head and a comfortably full stomach bode well for another round of partying tomorrow.
- Drink smart. At each event, give yourself a limit – say, 3 glasses of champagne - and stick to it. And don’t mix drinks if you want to avoid a massive hangover. Alternate drinks – for example, one mineral water then one champagne.
- Nibble wisely. Avoid canapés with a high fat content and only have a couple of them – they are, after all, supposed to be a precursor to the main meal, not a meal in themselves. Skip a course. Skip the entree or choose two entrees instead of an entrée and a main.
- Think of others. If you're doing the catering, make sure there are low-fat options, non-alcoholic drinks and light salads on offer.
- Remember your own health. If you have a medical condition such as diabetes or coeliac disease, don’t decide to give yourself a Christmas present of eating anything you want: you know you'll pay for it later! Allow yourself a few special treats but do place a limit on them. Take the time to find festive dishes and drinks you can enjoy too, so you don’t feel like you're missing out.
- Maintain your exercise regime. If your social calendar is too packed for your normal gym routine, go for a quick lunchtime walk instead. Start exercising. All those extra Christmas calories are a good incentive to get moving.
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