The nutritionist reveals how to deal with year-end excesses

Year-end reunions can lead to food bingeing. The nutritionist shows how to enjoy the season without spawning

The end of the year is usually marked by many holidays: reunions, World Cups, Christmas and New Years. This means that there are plenty of opportunities to “wet your feet,” which can lead to the dreaded weight gain. Hence, guilt is common.

As a result, some adopt compensatory strategies, such as fasting, exercising too much and even skipping meals in the days leading up to the holidays. However, nutritionist Sophie Deram says offsetting isn’t beneficial at all.

“By taking compensatory measures, we end up limiting food. We already know that limiting generates more appetite and greater cravings for food, both during and after celebrations. But if you ask me… an occasional overeating is completely normal,” comments the specialist. “Furthermore, the variety of dishes and the large amount of food on the table can lead anyone to eat more than usual, this is what we call social hunger,” he adds.

5 tips to deal with year-end excesses

To escape compensation, Sophie gives 5 tips to not completely lose control at the end of the year. Watch:

1. Listen to your body

“Instead of depriving yourself of food and resorting to restrictive diets, listen to your body. It communicates when it’s hungry, when it’s full, when it needs nutrients and fuel, and when it needs to rest. It’s important to be aware of this and respect desires,” he says.

2. Know how to get back into routine

The end-of-year celebrations are part of an atypical period of the year. However, after the celebration, the advice is to return to routine, with regular times to eat and preferably consume fresh and home-made food, says the specialist.

3. Learn to handle excesses

Knowing that the festivities are approaching, don’t eat less in the previous days with the intention of enjoying yourself and limit your food again afterward. “It is important to be well fed before and after these celebrations.

4. Drink plenty of water

“It is important to keep hydrated and replenish the liquids lost during the holidays. So consume drinks that you like, giving preference to water”, advises the nutritionist.

5. Eat with pleasure and without guilt

“Remember that there are no good foods and bad foods. It’s not the snack during the World Cup or the French toast at Christmas that makes you fat. It’s easier to eat in moderation”, he concludes.

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