Find out how to burn calories after the holidays
The year has just begun and the bill is arriving! All the delicious foods we eat during the holidays have already had an effect on our bodies and have increased our belly, double chin and sagging skin. Furthermore, even the physical layout has shown signs of no longer being the same… But don’t worry! We spoke to experts and gave you tips on how to start a summer project without freaking out!
No magic…
There is no magic formula for increasing calorie consumption after the holidays. However, practicing aerobic exercises, strength training and maintaining a balanced diet will always be the best solution, says Carlos Eduardo Nerosky, physical education teacher at Colégio Everest Brasília. “For those who regularly practice physical activity, it is advisable to resume the routine as quickly as possible after a period of significant inactivity, making a readjustment. For those who are not in the habit of practicing physical activity regularly, it is important to take care not to try to make up for excessively lost time and end up getting injured.”
There are limits!
Vera Guimarães, personal trainer and physical education teacher at Colégio Olímpico DF, says that “it is important to respect the limits of your body, gradually returning until you re-establish your usual rhythm. Also return to your eating routine, with fresh foods rich in fibre. Choose fruits and vegetables with diuretic effects, which help eliminate fluids retained in the body. Staying hydrated and drinking lots of water is good for the body and mind.”
How can we use our metabolism to our advantage in summer?
Not only during this period, but throughout the year, it is important to seek a positive relationship with our metabolism and our body. “A valuable piece of advice is to take advantage of the favorable weather conditions to practice outdoor exercises and the holiday period to start. Without this anxiety of immediate results”, underlines Nerosky.
At the same time, Vera says that, during this time of year, our metabolism tends to slow down on hot days. “This happens because the body needs to generate more heat to maintain the outside temperature, and therefore the metabolism slows down and makes it easier for people to gain weight. Therefore, foods with thermogenic and also anti-inflammatory effects are important to help prevent weight gain during the summer.”
How to deal with motivation to maintain regularity in training?
Professor of Physical Education at the Centro Universitário de Brasília (CEUB), Tácio Santos states that “motivation varies from individual to individual and can be related to health, aesthetics or behavioral aspects, such as discipline. Establish medium and long term goals long term increases adherence to training objectives, which allows you to compensate for any errors along the way. As for the definition of habits, it is essential to adapt the technical parameters of the exercises so that they are practicable and fit into the routine Consider physical exercise like the acquisition of any other habit, using proven strategies to acquire new habits, can be useful to maintain regularity in training.”
Source: Terra
Ben Stock is a lifestyle journalist and author at Gossipify. He writes about topics such as health, wellness, travel, food and home decor. He provides practical advice and inspiration to improve well-being, keeps readers up to date with latest lifestyle news and trends, known for his engaging writing style, in-depth analysis and unique perspectives.
