Words: Sally Brown Illustration: Jenny Bowers
From the moment the nights start drawing in to the last mince pie of the season, the end of the year can be a challenging time in your slimming journey. Sometimes, it can even feel as though you’re forced to choose between enjoying the same cosy comforts as everyone else, and keeping your weight loss on track. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Here’s how you can make the most of everything the coming months have to offer, and still love what you see on the scales in the new year!
1 Satisfy comfort cravings
When you’re battling your way through freezing rain, do you ever think, ‘I can’t wait to have a big bowl of salad when I get home’? Thought not. However much you love crisp greens or fresh stir-fries, as soon as the clocks go back, cravings for comfort food kick in – and the stodgier the better. ‘It’s natural to want warming, filling food at this time of year,’ says Slimming World nutritionist Alexandra Clark. ‘Don’t fight it. There are so many Food Optimising versions of winter favourites, like chilli, Bolognese and casseroles packed with seasonal veg, that you can slim down while still getting the comfort you’re craving.’
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Winter-proof your weight loss with the new November/December issue of Slimming World magazine! Kick-start your party-season slim-down with our exclusive eating plan; meet seven real-life slimmers who between them have lost over 57st; and make a real occasion of mealtimes with our show-stopping family feasts. Plus how to strike stress off your to-do list, get fitter in your front room and raise a glass to weight loss this winter. Download your fun-packed issue now!