11 Rules To Avoid Winter Weight Gain

We all know that the winter period and the many holidays at this time of year predispose to weight gain. The main reasons are limited movement due to cold weather, limited consumption of fruits and vegetables, while emphasizing pork chops and red wine.
 In the spring, most women are horrified to find that their shapes have become more rounded than desired. To get rid of the accumulated weight, they undergo inhuman diets and grueling workouts. And all this is a kind of stress and can be harmful to health. Here are 11 rules that will help you keep your figure slim during the long winter months.

Rule number one: Eat more soups

People who eat more soup without being tempted by excessive consumption of steaks and fatty appetizers consume significantly fewer calories.
According to scientists, the water delivered to the body through food, unlike the one we just drink, keeps the feeling of satiety for a much longer time. Nutritionists advise you to consume more low-calorie soups - mostly vegetables.
Studies show that a lack of enough light in the winter lowers serotonin levels, which causes feelings of tiredness and increased appetite.
 

The second rule: Take a walk
 Take time to move. A daily 15-minute walk will help get the daily dose of light and increase serotonin levels. At the same time, the walk trains the leg muscles, burning about 70 calories.


Rule number three: Make a list
Make a list of the products you like to eat the most in the winter. If you can't completely eliminate them from your menu, try to include them as part of your diet instead of consuming them.
In studies, nutritionists have found that in winter, men prefer to eat potatoes, pasta and soups, and women - candy and chocolate. Increased consumption of carbohydrates is explained by the fact that they help produce serotonin, which in turn causes a feeling of happiness.
 
Fourth: Increase serotonin levels
 To get the amino acid tryptophan into the brain, where serotonin is made, eat red meat, chicken, fish, eggs, cheese and walnuts. Replace "sugar" carbohydrates such as pastries and white bread with black and wholemeal bread.

Fifth rule: Be careful with hot drinks
Try to avoid excessive consumption of hot drinks such as coffee with milk, cappuccino or hot chocolate. A large cup of coffee with milk contains 265 calories, cappuccino - 153, and hot chocolate - 448. Pure coffee is also not a good choice - an excess of caffeine forces the body to accumulate fat. Nutritionists recommend warming yourself with a glass of herbal, fruit or green to sweeten with honey.

The sixth rule: Wear clothes on the body
Cold and windy weather makes us wear loose warm clothes and thick sweaters. Under the floors of clothes we often do not notice that we are starting to gain weight. Continue to wear clothes on your body that will be an accurate indicator of whether you are gaining extra pounds.

Seventh rule: Eat spicy
Experts remind that when eating spicy foods, the body warms up and at the same time burns more fat. Studies show that chili increases heart rate and metabolism by 50% within 3 hours after a meal. But, of course, you should not overdo it with spicy foods, because they also in large quantities lead to the accumulation of excess calories.

Eighth rule: Do not neglect sex
There are countless studies that prove that love passions release the hormone of happiness - endorphins. And we all know from personal experience that the happier we are, the less reason we have to seek solace in food. In addition, sex strains and tightens muscles and burns over 140 calories.

Ninth rule: Sleep
Take advantage of the extra hours of darkness to get more sleep.
Scientists claim that chronic insomnia leads to increased stress and weight gain. Lack of sleep also increases the level of hormones that affect appetite.

Rule 10: Drink water
 Just because of the low temperatures you should not reduce your fluid intake. In winter you should drink as much water as in other seasons. Dehydration suppresses vital activity and metabolic processes in the body. Insufficient water intake is also indicated as the main reason for the formation of cellulite.

Eleventh rule: Get moving
 Even in winter there are enough opportunities to be as active as possible: skiing, skating, swimming, dancing, gym. The variety of physical activities is large enough to choose the most suitable for you. Sports will maintain not only your figure, but also your good mood.