Fun Ways To Burn Off Christmas Dinner Calories

With Christmas quickly approaching, many start worrying about how much weight they are going to gain over the holiday season. It doesn’t have to be a time for weight gain, because there are many fun ways to burn off those Christmas dinner calories.

In the electronic age we live in and the technology that has been applied to video games, the Wii is a fun system to have. It has games and sports to get people off the couch and moving. Depending on how many people are interested, teams could be set up for some friendly competition. The Wii Fit has balance games, aerobics, yoga and cardio activities. It is fun to challenge each other to see who can jump further or get a faster time.

Another way to burn those calories is to bundle up and go for a walk. For those living in a town or city, a walk around to look at the Christmas lights is always a fun activity. Not only does it get you moving, it is also a wonderful thing to do with the family. Don’t limit yourself to just walking after Christmas dinner, make it part of your routine and you will benefit even more. A walk not only helps you lose weight, it is also a good way to maintain a healthy weight.

For those who have the wide open space of a farm or acreage, make a path around the perimeter of the yard. This is a safer place to walk than along the roadside, and mini paths may be made to branch off it. Having a marked path will keep you from getting lost if you choose to walk in the dark, as will most likely be the case. The minimal hours of daylight should not hinder your ability to go for a walk after dinner. A walk in daylight hours may lead to seeing wildlife in their natural habitat.

Another fun way to rid yourself of the calories from Christmas dinner is to find a hill and go tobogganing. For an extra workout, leave the snowmobiles and quads at home and pull the toboggan up the hill manually. It makes the ride down so much more worth it!

Skating, ice hockey or road hockey are also fun ways to burn those calories. For anyone living in the country, clearing a space on the grass or at the end of the drive makes for the perfect place to set up an ice rink. If you have a pond within walking distance, clear the snow and set up the nets. When skating on ponds always make sure the ice is thick enough. Remember...safety first!

If the weather is too cold for the outdoor activities, there are also games that can be played inside. For those with a large area in the basement, a makeshift hockey rink may be set up. Games such as bowling, floor curling, pool, shuffleboard or even ping pong can be set up in a bigger area. A long hallway is perfect for bowling or floor curling, as they do not require a wide area. Beanbag toss or darts can also be played in a hallway or on one side of a room. With the magnetic dartboards on the market today, there is no danger of someone getting stabbed or the worry of holes being put in the walls.

For anyone serious about not letting the calories consumed at Christmas dinner get the better of them, the above activities will help burn them. And remember, these activities are not limited to just the holiday season. It is good to implement a regular exercise regime year round. The activities can change with the seasons, so don’t make any more excuses and start burning those calories today.