How To Celebrate Guilt-Free Festivities

The holiday season is about to begin. What is to celebrate if we Indians do not have varieties of food prepared in our homes? From sweets to ghee ke laddoo and other sugary kinds of stuff. But if you are an Indian who is health conscious and want to celebrate this festival without putting on weight then we do have something special to roll out. Also, the fear that you might miss a lot from that delicious dining table with your friends and family is to keep in arms end now, because we are here with a solution.

10 Tips For Guilt-Free Festive Indulgence

Start the day right. The Festival season may be hectic. So, it's better to start your day early and prefer a time of workout in your home itself if you are not able to hit the gym. Have light breakfast

• Prep your meals ahead of time

Running every time to the kitchen during the day when you want to have a meal will be time-consuming and many a time you might not be able to make it because the household chores during the festival do not allow you to. So, it is better that you prepare the meal for the day in the morning itself and have it at the right time.

•   Get moving

Any movement that you can manage during the day must be used as an opportunity. It can be as simple as opting for stairs over using the lift. You can run over to a sweet shop over order them online. You can dance to any festive song. The purpose is to keep your heart moving, it may not be as rigorous as exercise but the bare minimum can be achieved. 

•  Don’t skip your meals

If you are minding your calories then it is better to save calories. But with all those running and dancing you may have an urge to eat. And with a festival vibe around and you may end up eating things that are not good for you. So it's better you now use your already prepared food that is sensible and good for your health

•   Skip calorie counting, try calorie cycling instead

So, since we talked about calorie counting in the previous point, we shall now talk about calorie cycling. Calorie cycling is just keeping a hold of your calorie intake so that you can eat freely if someone invites you over on Diwali night or you yourself are throwing one.

• Opt for healthier food alternatives

So, now let’s address the elephant in the room. Whoever says that festival foods are a bit high and will likely ruin the diet plan, then it is only a fuss to make. One can make nutrient-rich homemade food overbought ones.

• Give homemade sweets a try

Who does not love to have Gulab Jamuns and Motichoor Laddoos from their favorite sweet shop? But you won’t be guilt-free right so its best to make your own sweet at home. This way you are in charge of the amount of ghee and sugar that would in the making of the sweet and a great way to spend time with your family. And who knows you might as well start a new tradition in the family.

•  Eat mindfully

It is very hard to keep oneself away from your favorite food. In times as such when you consume, be slow with it. Try to chew and keep it in your mouth for a longer time so that you can satisfy yourself without ruining your diet.

• Get good rest

Often it is seen that you are so caught up in the festival work that you are so tired that every routine mixes up with another. This tiredness messes with your sleep cycle and is followed by a domino effect. So, it is advisable that one must take a good sleep and also, if possible, one can take nap during the day.

• Go easy on the drinks

if you are having a drink then have it in a measured quantity which is easy on your gut. This will help with your food and the schedule for the next day.

And finally do not forget to enjoy!