Festival season is a time full of celebrations. Holidays, shopping, partying, eating, fun and fare are all part of it. This is the time when you are most susceptible to put on weight. It is very difficult to resist those tempting dishes beautifully adorned on your table. And your mother's affection makes those mouth watering delicacies all the more delicious. Restraining yourself from not eating these yummy recipes is out of question. So here are some very simple daily activities which will help you to lose some calories, and you can very easily fit these in your holiday schedule…

• Get off the bus one stop early
• Walk to a bus stop a few blocks away
• Walk briskly instead of strolling
• Walk around the house while you talk on a cordless phone or mobile
• Climb stairs instead of taking an escalator or elevator
• Do a squat every time you pick something up. This forces you to use your leg muscles and will build strength
• Take a 10-minute activity break every hour while you read or watch TV
• Take your dog out for a walk

Also…

• Make it a point to sit down and eat, as this will help you think about the amount of food you are consuming
• Eat slowly and chew your food well, and you will find you end up eating less
• Drink a 12-ounce glass of water before eating as it will take up room in your stomach and make you feel less hungry
• Quit smoking as it is injurious to health
• Avoid excessive drinking as excessive drinking can cause health problems like liver and kidney diseases
• Limit your coffee/caffeine intake as studies show that it raises blood pressure

These are some very simple activities which will help you in maintaining your calorie count. Good eating habits form the basis for maintaining strong health. To get robust in the right way, you may require changing your eating habits along with various other routine practices. Thirty minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (such as a brisk walk), at least 4 days every week, greatly helps in reducing blood pressure, cholesterol, and weight. So, next time you think of taking an elevator, remind yourself of the calories you can burn out by climbing stairs instead. We, at Healthizen.com, wish all our readers 'A Happy, Healthy and Safe Diwali!'