Engaging in creative activities can help prevent weight gain

Burn calories

Performing various activities can help you to burn calories, depending on the intensity of the activities and the duration of time for which you are doing it.

Apart from helping you to burn some calories, engaging in creative activities can also help you to keep your mind off food.

Examples of creative activities

Here are some examples of creative activities that may help to keep your mind off food.

Sewing/ woodwork

Sewing and woodwork involve a good degree of concentration so this may help you to avoid thinking of food whilst you are busy.

Gardening

Gardening is not only therapeutic but it also helps you to burn calories. Try engaging in some gardening on a regular basis and you can enjoy the benefits that nature has to offer too.

Playing a musical instrument

Playing a musical instrument can not only be great fun but it can also help to change your focus from food to that of the instrument. If there is an instrument you love to play, take it out of the cupboard and enjoy playing it. You may find that it may also offer stress relief and this may also prevent you from turning to food for comfort.

Other creative activities

Other activities such as candle-wicking or handicrafts can also give you hours of fun. Try taking on something that you haven’t done before – the time you spend researching and learning about it will be a great distraction from food!

Consult your doctor

Always remember to consult with your doctor before starting any new exercise regime or making intense changes to your current one – especially if you suffer from any medical conditions and for some reason are required not to place your body or yourself under any form of stress or strain.

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