Enjoy consciously
So the Christmas market doesn’t become a calorie trap
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Of course we want to enjoy the Christmas market visit! But if we try to lose weight at the same time, all the delicacies lead us quite tempted. Our tips will help you to feast more consciously.
Mulled wine, roasted almonds, bratwurst and fries: At the Christmas market there is something delicious for every sweet tooth. And of course we want to enjoy this very special time of the year to the fullest. But if we are actually trying to get rid of a few kilos and don’t want to go completely overboard, a visit to the Christmas market can be quite challenging.
Consciously feast without regrets
Of course we don’t want to forbid ourselves everything – strolling through the Christmas market should still be fun. But still, a few tricks can help us not to throw all good resolutions overboard, but to consciously treat ourselves to a few delicacies.
1. Save calories in advance
You know that you don’t want to do without the mulled wine or the apple turnover at the Christmas market? then plan to visit your weekly calorie count a. Try to save a few calories elsewhere each day ahead of time so you can enjoy your favorite treats at the market with no regrets.
2. The healthy snack
So that you don’t get completely overwhelmed by ravenous hunger at the Christmas market and you throw all good resolutions overboard, it helps eat something healthy and low in calories at home. So you fill up your stomach a bit. A light porridge made from oatmeal and milk, for example, works well, and you can refine it with some sweet fruit. This not only keeps you full, but also reduces cravings for snacks.
3. Choose a highlight
Precisely because the selection at the Christmas market is always so large, we often treat ourselves to a little more than we actually want. It is best to think about which treats you do not want to do without beforehand and then focus on that too. So if, for example, the portion of fries is more important to you than the lard cake, then enjoy your fries without any regrets and try to avoid the candy stand.
4. Use movement
If the Christmas market is not too far away, you can also take the opportunity and take a nice walk there. So you not only burn a few calories in advance, On top of that, walking has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health.
5. Share cleverly
Sharing not only makes you happy, it also helps you save calories. So choose a snack with a companion that is easy to share and enjoy the treat together.
Do not forget: If you’ve become weak and have grabbed a lot, don’t worry about it – that happens to all of us. Just start motivated again the next day.