Get Fit not Fat This Christmas with Sussex Leisure Centres

The festive season is upon us, and that can only mean diet corruption, unrestricted fitness regimes and six-hour TV marathons. But, it doesn’t have to be that way if you join your local Sussex Leisure Centre. It is perfectly possible to rise to a happy Christmas and enter the New Year feeling fit, not fat.

“Many people fall off the exercise bandwagon at Christmas, or rule out the idea of getting into shape during the festive period, assuming there is no point in starting until the New Year," says award-winning fitness consultant Dean Hodgkin

Workouts don't need to be long to be beneficial. "If you're prepared to work hard, you can fit a super workout into just a 30-minute window," says Hodgkin.

Don’t want to go to Your Local Sussex Leisure Centre?

If you can't slog yourself, or anyone else outdoors then look for indoor alternatives to slumping on the sofa. The global Wii-Fit Plus - presently at the top of the UK gaming charts or try one of the latest exercise DVDs by one of your favourite celebrities. Or there's always good old-fashioned Twister.


Plus if you don’t want to indulge too much in chocolates in sweets this Christmas, although this can be taken quite scrooge-like then try picking your foods more sensibly,

"Try choosing healthier nibbles like pretzels, roasted chestnuts, unsalted nuts, dried fruits or satsumas instead of crisps and chocolate," advises Rebecca Amey, a qualified nutritionist and consultant with Ultimate Boot Camp.

Fashion Advice is Key – Chose Carefully

One way of restraining the likelihood of over-indulging is to choose your outfit wisely. Steer clear of elasticated or loose waistbands; a fitted waistband will give you a benchmark of tightness. If the waistband fits in the morning, it should still fit by the evening. It's a strict wake-up call when you need to undo your top button to cram in another helping of roast potatoes or mince pies.

Here are some clear pointers to keep you on track:

Set goals. "Spend some time expressing and writing down your health and fitness goals, ensuring they are challenging but genuine. Be optimistic and confident about your ability to achieve them."
Be persistent. Fitness and weight loss don't happen overnight. That's why it is vital to have a time

frame for your goal. Set mini goals to work towards along the way - these give you something more abrupt to aim for, and help you build confidence and faith in yourself.
Keep track. Keep a food and/or exercise record to monitor your progress and help inspire you to stay focused on your goals.

If you're merely not prepared to raise your glass to a healthier festive season and aim to enjoy every over-indulgent moment, take ease from research from the University of Oklahoma, which found that the average festive weight gain was little over 1lb.

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