As November comes to an end, we’re eagerly counting down to Christmas, our favorite time of the year. Walking past stores and shops, you can hear Mariah Carey singing ‘All I Want for Christmas’. Christmas in Hong Kong is not just about Christmas trees or big sales in department stores. It’s also about vacation, holiday, and feasting with friends and family. Whether you’re planning a getaway trip with your loved ones or a small household party with friends and families, it’s hard to resist the temptation of delicious food. If you’re worried about gaining extra weight, we share 5 practical tips on how to stay fit during the Christmas holidays without breaking a sweat. One of our tips is sleeping in on the most popular mattress in Hong Kong! Let’s start counting them. Decorate your home. Who doesn’t love a white Christmas? Unfortunately, Hong Kong doesn’t snow, but you can place shredded paper around your home to pretend it’s snow. Or you can put up your Christmas tree and decorate it with your favorite ornaments and decorations.
Decorating your Christmas tree can be a great form of exercise, especially if your tree is on the larger side. This activity can help you burn off some calories before you indulge in your festive meals.
When attending Christmas parties, it’s a good idea to bring your own food. Not only is it a polite gesture to bring homemade dishes to a barbecue or house party, but it also ensures you have a healthier option among the indulgent feasts. If the party offerings are heavy on fatty meats or starchy carbohydrates, a fresh salad or some nutty snacks can be a welcome and healthy addition to the table.
Staying hydrated is crucial during the holiday season. Drinking water not only aids in blood circulation, but it also helps to create a feeling of fullness. According to the 2013 issue of Australian Family Physician, drinking water before meals can trick your brain into thinking you’ve consumed enough, which can help curb cravings. Additionally, staying hydrated can dilute the alcohol in your system, helping you stay sober for longer in the company of friends and family.
How to stay fit during the Christmas holidays without breaking a sweat? It’s possible with a few simple strategies. First, increasing your trips to the restroom can help you stay active, burn extra calories, and prevent prolonged sitting. Nature’s call is a great way to keep your body toxin-free and maintain lightness on your feet.
Christmas shopping in Hong Kong is an experience like no other. Despite the crowds, it’s a festive part of the world during this time of year. The city is a shopping paradise, with extravagant outdoor festivals and lighted decorations near enormous shopping malls. These sights are truly a feast for the eyes.
After indulging in Christmas dessert, consider taking a relaxing stroll with family or friends through some of the busiest streets in the world. This activity not only promotes bonding but also helps in burning off some of the holiday feast calories.
Last but not least, the importance of sleep cannot be overstated. Sleep is the best New Year’s resolution for repaying your sleep debt. Studies show that the sleep cycle is crucial for sleep quality, which in turn affects fat storage in the human body. By sleeping well, you can potentially avoid some of the weight gain that naturally occurs after a Christmas buffet.
Sleeping well is essential for staying fit, especially during the Christmas holidays. What does it mean to sleep well? It’s as simple as getting one extra hour of sleep each night.
Did you know that by replacing one hour of TV with sleep daily for a year, you could potentially lose up to 15 pounds? This is due to a decrease in caloric intake when you swap inactive wakefulness for sleep. However, it’s important to note that sleep alone is not a solution for weight loss; exercise and healthy eating are still crucial.
As we approach the festive season, Hush Home wishes everyone a Merry Christmas! We hope you find more time to enjoy the comfort of your bed during the holidays.
Imagine the sensation of a silky bed sheet and the warmth of a duvet, whether you’re with loved ones or simply enjoying the comfort of a fluffy pillow at home. This makes Christmas our favorite time of the year.
Stephanie, a Certified Wellness Consultant and Co-founder of Hush Home, is dedicated to inspiring everyone to live a fuller life by sleeping better.
Stephanie designs and leads sleep workshops for Fortune Global 500 Companies like Citibank, Manulife, and Standard Chartered. She uses sleep science to boost employee performance and productivity. When Stephanie isn’t getting her 8 hours of sleep or reading and writing about sleep & wellness, she’s likely hiking with her little pomeranian, Dookie!