Good food, good company, good times! We sure love the holidays, but now that they are over it is time to lose those extra pounds gained from over-indulging at the dinner table. If you want that bikini body next summer, it’s key to start now.

Regular meals

Have a decent high-protein meal at least three times a day and enjoy a healthy snack in between meals. Eating regularly will boost your metabolism and increase the rate at which you burn calories.

Snacks

Healthy snacks come in many shapes: uncooked vegetables, fruit, low fat dairy products, oatmeal cookies, instant soup or puffed rice cakes.

Fruit and vegetables

Make sure to eat at least 200 grams of vegetables and 2 pieces of fruit a day.

Whole-grain products

When buying bread, crackers, pasta or unpolished rice look for whole-grain varieties.

Low calorie drinks

Some good examples are water, tea and black coffee. If you’re in need of a treat, enjoy a diet soda or a low-calorie cocktail.

Low calorie food

From yogurt, milk and cheese to chocolate desserts, for most products there are low-calorie alternatives available. But mind, low-fat is not the same as low-calorie. In many low-fat foods the fat is replaced with other high-calorie ingredients like sugar or flour.

Variety

All products contain different nutrients, so it is important to add variety to your diet. It’s also the easiest way to keep things fun and stay motivated.

Alison