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The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Roundup

With Christmas now just a day away, you're probably going to be very busy making your last minute preparations. So today, instead of providing you with a brand new post, I'm going to be providing you with a roundup of all the festive posts that I have published on Free Fitness Tips over the years. This roundup will allow you to quickly and easily find any Christmas themed diet and fitness articles that are available on this site. So whether you're looking for a healthy Christmas recipe, ideas for burning calories over the festive period or tips for eating healthy during the holidays, you … [Read more...]

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10 Nutrient Packed Christmas Dinner Vegetables

A selection of Brussels sprouts on a white background.

Christmas dinner is one of the many highlights of Christmas day. However, if you load up on the wrong foods during the meal, your caloric intake can easily surpass the 1,000 calorie mark before you've even got to dessert and after dinner treats. The good news is that if you focus on the right foods, you can slash the calories in your festive meal without starving yourself. In this article I'm going to helping you do just that by listing 10 Nutrient Packed Christmas Dinner Vegetables. Each one of these vegetables is tasty, good for you and low in calories. By filling your plate with these … [Read more...]

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8 Nutritious Alternatives To Christmas Turkey

A joint of roast pork on a Christmas table.

When it comes to Christmas dinner, turkey is the most popular choice by far with over 10 million UK residents enjoying a roast turkey on Christmas day each year. While there's nothing wrong with turkey and it's a perfectly healthy Christmas dinner choice, not everybody's a fan of this festive meat. So, if you're not a turkey lover or simply want to try something a little different this Christmas, check out these 8 Nutritious Alternatives To Christmas Turkey. 1) Beef Beef is a rich, tasty alternative to Christmas turkey that packs 219 calories per 113g serving. Despite what many people … [Read more...]

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3 Healthy Alternatives To Mince Pies

A mince pie next to a bauble and other Christmas decorations.

With Christmas now just 25 days away, mince pies are likely to be on offer everywhere you go. While mince pies are certainly tasty and it's fine to consume them in moderation, eating them every day can have a negative impact on your health and fitness goals. Each pie contains over 200 calories and most brands of mince pie also contain dangerous trans fats. The good news is that if you get a little creative, there are plenty of healthy ways to satisfy your craving for mince pies without the excess calories. So if you find yourself tempted by mince pies on a daily basis, put them down and try … [Read more...]

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10 Natural Foods That Fight Colds & Flu

A woman with a cold blowing her nose.

As the year draws to a close you are probably winding down, enjoying the festivities and preparing for your New Year celebrations. Unfortunately, the end of the year also brings with it an increased risk of contracting the common cold and the flu. These viral infections can leave you feeling weak, tired and in the worst cases completely bed ridden. The good news is that you can protect yourself by supplying your body with the right foods. Making the correct dietary choices gives your body the fuel it needs to supercharge your immune system and fight these nasty infections. Today I will be … [Read more...]

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The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Diet Checklist

A fork next to a Christmas bauble on a plate.

Christmas is a time when your diet usually takes a back seat. Tasty treats are always on offer, alcohol is flowing constantly and you will probably eat more 3 course dinners this month than you will have done for the entire year. Whist it is almost inevitable that your diet will suffer over Christmas, if you follow a few simple steps you can make sure it does not completely fall apart. Today I am going to give you those steps with the Free Fitness Tips Christmas Diet Checklist. 1) CONSUME LOW CALORIE ALCOHOL Don’t get too excited when reading this. I’m not saying you need to make sure … [Read more...]

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3 Low Calorie Beers You Can Try This Christmas & New Year

A mug of beer in front of an open fire.

Beer is probably the last thing you would expect to be promoted on a fitness website. It is high in calories, low in nutritional value and does very little for your health. However, that does not change the fact that a lot of people (myself included) enjoy drinking beer. This is especially true over Christmas. Unfortunately, all this extra beer can quickly lead to festive weight gain. Most cans of premium lager contain over 200 calories which means that just 5 cans can take you over the 1,000 calorie mark. When you combine this with all the treats and 3 course Christmas dinners that are on … [Read more...]

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10 Low Calorie Cocktails You Can Enjoy This Christmas & New Year

A cocktail drink with a Christmas decoration.

Alcohol is definitely not a healthy choice. It contains 7 calories per gram and has no nutritional value. However, most people (even those who try and lead a healthy lifestyle) do consume alcohol and their intake often increases over Christmas. Therefore, an effective strategy over the festive period is to look for alcoholic drinks that are low in calories. Straight spirits are the absolute lowest calorie alcoholic drinks available. They contain no sugars, no carbohydrates and no fats. All their calories come from alcohol. However, unless you are a hardened drinker you probably do not want … [Read more...]

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The Free Fitness Tips Christmas Survival Guide

Silver figures in Christmas hats running on treadmills.

It might seem a little early to start posting about Christmas but it is actually only 7 weeks away. Over the next 7 weeks I am going to be posting plenty of useful tips to help you avoid the Christmas bulge and maintain some level of fitness over the festive period. However, today I am going to get you prepared for the coming weeks with the Free Fitness Tips Christmas Survival Guide. This comprehensive guide gives you all the information you need to survive the holiday season with your fitness intact. Whether you are trying to fit in some exercise, looking for the perfect gift for a fitness … [Read more...]

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5 Smart New Years Eve Drink Substitutes

A blue tinted bottle of champagne that reads "Happy New Year".

With New Years Eve celebrations going on up and down the country you are likely to be drinking quite a bit of alcohol tonight.  Unfortunately, at 7 calories per gram alcohol is one of the most calorie rich food groups out there.  Drinking just 4 double Jack Daniels and Cokes, 4 pints of Stella or 5 standard 275 millilitre (ml) bottles of WKD can add over 1,000 calories to your daily consumption.  Fortunately, if you make some smart drink substitutions you can minimise the amount of extra calories you consume.  That is why today I am going to list 5 calorie saving New Years Eve drink … [Read more...]

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