Do this to help prevent winter weight gain

Fight the winter bulge

Winter is all about keeping warm, whether it's snuggling up indoors, or tucking into irresistible bites of comfort food.

This is why the gyms are so popular come springtime – everyone's trying to get rid of their winter bulge!

But why wait till then to start getting serious about slimming down your waistline? Why not start now?

2 Reasons to get moving this winter

Well, for one, it's an excellent way to warm up. And secondly, you won't feel so guilty about indulging in your favourite macaroni and cheese every now and then.

Every single piece of physical activity you do adds up. So climb those stairs, do some jumping jacks during TV ad breaks... basically use any excuse you can to get moving.

“It's like putting pennies in a piggy bank,” says author and doctor, Pamela Peeke.

Now that it's cooler outside, it's a great time to visit your local sports shop and see what workout DVDs they've got available. Who knows, you might just ignite an underlying passion for Zumba you never knew existed!

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