Shelly-Ann Thompson, Freelance Writer
DURING THE holiday season you might have eaten without feeling guilt. While devouring fruitcake, ham, chicken, turkey and other high cholesterol foods, you might have been a little worried about the pounds that woul be packed on to your stomach, thighs and cheeks.
Well, worry no more. Flair has consulted the fitness instructor, Nichelle Wilks for some tips on how to lose those holiday pounds.
These easy tips do not require you to read a book, count calories, check specific food combinations, and or follow recipes.
"Just think what you want to achieve and coax yourself back into healthy eating. Meaning cutting back on fat-rich food like ham, cheese, and alcohol; now choose energy boosting meals, such as lean meats, fish and plenty of vegetables," Ms. Wilks said.
FITNESS AND EXERCISE TIPS
* Walking: Brisk walking does help to lose weight. Walking, cycling and jogging also help in getting the lower abdominal area flat. Walk with a friend, and wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing, not tight outfits. "Use natural resources, like the Emancipation Park, and at home do a few crunches."
* The gym: enrol at a gym and choose a good programme. Speak with an instructor for guidance on choosing a class that you will be comfortable with thing like spinning or aerobics, as you will not continue a programme that you do not enjoy. Also, figure out what you want from exercise, and this will also be a guide as to the gym you choose.
* For nice flat six pack: cut out meat, alcohol and do abdominal crunches and legwork. Do numerous abdominals that will tone up the stomach. "Note however that if you have not been doing abdominals before you should be supervised when you start."
* Stretching: this should be done before and after exercise, as this will help you to prevent any form of injuries.
