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People usually put on weight in winter, and I do not refer here to those living in Australia or Hawaii, where in winter you throw on a light jumper on top of your t-shirt. No, I am planning to write about those ‘cold’ countries, to which United Kingdom seems to be included, especially this winter. When it is cold, frosty and blustery outside, we have a perfect excuse to reach for another snack, and another, and another... Our body actually calls for crisps, chocolate and other ‘goodies’ full of saturated fat to build up an insulation layer against cold. And it is also so unpleasant and usually dark outside, when we finally get back home from work, that nobody really thinks about a short jogging or even a walk.
But do we really need this layer of fat like Eskimos do?
And is it totally impossible to exercise in winter?
How much do we put on?
The facts are not so frightening, as an average person puts on about 0.5 kg each winter season and only about every tenth person has to face the thrilling 2.5 kilos more on the scale. However, what is definitely alarming, are the results of a research which clearly state that we do not lose those extra kilos of fat. So they add up year by year and we can easily imagine ourselves in 20 years time 10 kilograms heavier; how optimistic.
Obviously these facts do not refer to every single person, as most children and some adults have such a great metabolism that they never get bigger, even if they honestly would like to, like me, for example. However, most people can hopefully benefit from the list of what to do and what not to do to enter the spring with your normal weight.
Useful tips
Control your appetite. Try to avoid fatty food, eat vegetables and fruit. Some of the best winter meals are hot soups and roasted vegetables, which give you the energy you need and do not increase your fat layers.
Limit your crisps and chocolate consumption, and replace them with healthier snacks like dried fruit or nuts, which are also full of energy. If you really need to have a piece of cake, try to eat it just after a proper hot meal; it will be digested much quicker and with less negative consequences.
Instead of building up a layer of fat by eating more, put on more clothes when going outside. Waterproof and windproof jackets give a lot of comfort to the body in winter.
Exercise every day. It means you have to do more effort than in summer, but the whole thing is worth trying, when your good looks are the reward. So go for a longer walk at least during a weekend and jog for 10 minutes when it is not so cold outside. Play football or basketball with your children, or even bike for a short distance. You should try some indoor activities like swimming, gym, aerobics, yoga, or some stretching at home (see the articles about stretching).
Check your weight as often as possible to avoid unpleasant surprises and to be fully aware of when you need to start your weight-losing program.
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