5 Tips on How to avoid over-bloating on Christmas

I am a big fan of food, cooking and Christmas, but not a fan of feeling completely over-bloated and gassy.  Average American gains 10 pounds during Christmas. I will give you five tips on how to avoid this.

1. Plan ahead
If you know that you will have a big Christmas dinner tonight, eat a light breakfast and lunch with lots of vegetables and fruits. Also, try to avoid snacking that day. Serve the dinner from smaller plates than normally, that way you eat less.
2. Move
Just because its Christmas, you don't have to stop working out. If your gym is closed or you don't have time to go there, go for a 30-45min walk and get some fresh air.
3. Hydrate yourself
Drink a lot of water during the day. A lot of times we think we are hungry when our body is really just dehydrated. Make sure you drink enough water and have 2 glasses of water 20 minutes before the big dinner.
4. Wear fitted clothes
Wearing loose clothes make you feel like there is enough room for over bloating. If you wear fit clothes, it's more likely that you won't eat as much.
5. Socialize
Enjoy the holidays with your loved ones, sharing stories and laughing. Remember that Christmas is not all about food and chocolate, even though it is a big part of it. Enjoy your favorite foods by eating them slowly and tasting every bite. 

Merry Christmas to everyone! I hope you all can enjoy it with your favorite foods and loved ones!

My lovely Friend and Coworker Annika.