Simple Tips for Weight Loss Holidays

Losing weight on vacation is TOUGH. Take it from anyone. Only people with freaky metabolisms wouldn't be able to relate to this sort of problem. But the fact remains that weight loss holiday is within everyone's reach. Don't believe me? Here are a few simple tips to tide you over.

Get enough sleep!
Not sleeping enough triggers overeating,. You probably need to rest anyway, so make sure you spend your holidays recharging that way, instead of spending them bloating up your midsection.

And by enough sleep, we also mean- don't oversleep. Oversleeping throws off your body clock and metabolism-leading to weight gain.

Keep Active!
If you're not in bed the whole day, what the heck else are you supposed to do, right? Since it is your vacation, cut yourself some slack – you don't really need to keep as active as you do on regular days. But hey, do something! Volunteer work, trekking, horseback-riding, swimming, competitive Yahtzee – doesn't really matter. Keep yourself from being cooped up and bored (boredom leads to unnecessary grazing) and you're sure to keep yourself fitter than the average vacation-goer.

Don't equate food with pampering yourself.
Go to a spa, get a massage, sample a different beer a week, keep a diary- whatever. We've got to remove food as the most important reason to enjoy the holidays. And this means you have to fight an uphill, but totally winnable battle against temptation.

It's easier than you think! Take the time to mentally link vacation time with trips and activities NOT related to food. Mental conditioning is an important but often overlooked part of EVERY top athlete and performer's  arsenal- and it could... no...it WILL work for you.

Just think how jealous your workmates will be when you come back from your weight loss vacation looking all awesome like that. Yeah. Think about it.

Avoid eating out.
Holidays are often a time for huge promos for restaurants and fast food chains. Don't get suckered in. This doesn't mean don't eat out. Visit a museum, or an art gallery try to do anything else before you eat out. Why? Because you have a much more limited control over food served to you outside, over food you prepare yourself.

Plan ahead.
Five to fifteen minutes spent creating a list of things to do for your holiday will save you a lot of trauma down the road. Setting goals is the first step to achieving them after all. So sit your butt down and start planning, Make your goals realistic, and always push yourself a little further after you meet your objectives.

Don't put your eating schedule on holiday too.
Eating on a regular schedule helps you control your dietary intake much better than...well...than having no plan at all. Always eat at the optimal times you've set for yourself and don't deviate if you can help it.

Health and Fitness Editorial by FitFarms Weight Loss Holiday Programme.

Top 10 Rules from TLC's What Not to Wear

TLC's What Not to Wear has been helping women look their best since 2003, and I have been paying attention to it since season one. Even though every nominee has a different body shape, personality, and overall purpose behind her wardrobe, the rules remain the same for everyone. Stacey and Clinton repeatedly dish out the same suggestions to all of the people they help. They just present it in a different way. Here are nine seasons of What Not to Wear rules condensed to 10 simple points.
1 – Add Something Interesting (Color, Texture, Pattern, Shine)
Every outfit needs at least one interesting element to make people pay attention to it. Color, pattern, texture, and shine are all great tools to jazz up an otherwise boring wardrobe. Pair a printed bag with a solid colored dress, and you have an instant outfit people will want to look at.
2 – Dress the Widest Part of Your Body
You can always tailor something to hug closer to the body, but you usually can't expand it. Thus you need to dress your butt, boobs, or belly so that your clothing fits the right part of you. Don't be scared by the sizes. The fit is more important than the number.
3 – Emphasize the Good, Not Hide the Bad
If you draw attention to your favorite body features, the bad ones will naturally fade into the background. You might want to show off the gorgeous girls you have up top, and that will eliminate the pooch below you're worried about. Try to define your waste, and let the fabric flow out from there. You'd be amazed what a little camouflage can do.
4 – Pick Colors That "Go," Not Match
You can pair a teal show with a black, white, and purple dress if the shades look right together. You need to pull colors that have the same general tone, but they don't need to be the same exact color. A little accent could be all you need to jazz an outfit up.
5 – Dress Your Current Body, Not the One You Want to Have
Quit focusing on the weight you want to lose. It may never happen. For now, you need to work with what you've got. If you get clothes that really fit your body, you may not be so self-conscious about it. Your attire could be a real confidence booster.
6 – Find Versatile Pieces to Mix and Match
Try to get pieces that will work for all areas of your life. You could turn a simple dress from office wear to date night attire just by changing the accessories. It's all a matter of getting the right jackets, pants, and other elements to turn your "clothes" into an actual wardrobe.
7 – Show Your Personality with Accessories
You can make basic pieces look spectacular by using the right accessories. Sometimes your clothing is going to be nothing more than a blank canvas, so you have to use shoes, jewelry, bags, and belts to make that clothing into a signature look for you.
8 – Dress to Fit Your Life
Make sure you dress for your age and general activity levels. Don't wear six inch pumps if you spend most of the day running around with the kids. Don't get a Hello Kitty sweater if you're over the age of 12. Find ways to make your clothing complement your life, and you'll be much better off in the end.
9 – Comfort Does Not Mean Frumpy
You can be comfortable without looking like a slob. Replace your husband's oversized beer shirts with cute summer dresses, and you can still feel free without looking frumpy. People are looking at you all the time, even when you want to fade in the background. You might as well give them something to really look at.
10 – Take Time for You…Just You
You can't be afraid to be a little selfish every once and a while. Use shopping as a way to reward yourself for being such a hard worker, and you'll feel happy enough to continue the work in the future.