Happy Easter

Easter can be a lovely time of the year but maybe not the best time when you are trying to lose weight. It’s often a time for family get togethers or meals out which can make weight loss difficult. Add to that all those chocolate eggs and it becomes more difficult to watch your weight. That said there’s no reason why you can’t enjoy Easter and still lose weight with a bit of careful planning:

Do some extra exercise to help combat the extra calories you may have over Easter

Ask for flowers or a fruit basket or any other non – chocolate based Easter gift

Don’t use Easter as an excuse to over – eat, you will regret it when you hit the scales

Remember Easter Sunday is only one day – enjoy it, treat yourself if you want to but get back on track for the rest of the Easter holidays

If your children get loads of eggs try not to finish them offer – share them with friends and family if they have too many!

Lay off the Easter cakes and switch to a hot cross bun instead as a snack

Spring clean your cupboards and throw out and old, unhealthy foods and stock up on the fresh healthy stuff – see our article in the Lifestyle section about clearing out your cupboards

If your band isn’t optimally adjusted yet fill up on extra veg with your Easter dinner – just to help keep the calories down overall

Instead of the whole focus being on chocolate eggs why not boil some eggs and paint them with the kids – a tasty, low calorie, high protein snacks they make too

Often the weather starts improving over Easter time so make the most of it – get outside for a lovely, long walk or a leisurely bike ride – the more calories you burn the better

Treat yourself to a small Easter egg and enjoy it without any guilt – you deserve a treat too

 So have a fabulous Easter and enjoy the holidays

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