Tuesday Tip: Trick or Treat Yourself 🎃
Hallowe’en is increasingly becoming more of a ‘thing’ in the UK so it’s worth a quick mention about how to handle the celebration if you do choose to. Here are some fun fitness tips to enjoy Halloween while staying on track.
# Enjoy Real Pumpkin
While pumpkin spice lattes are high in calories, fresh pumpkin is nutritious and low-calorie, with only 26 calories per 100 grams. It’s fibre-rich, keeping you full longer, and contains no saturated fats or cholesterol. Packed with vitamins and antioxidants, especially Vitamin C and A, pumpkin supports healthy skin and vision. The seeds are also brilliant too. They are also full of anti-inflammatory compounds and rich in healthy fats, protein and fibre and recent evidence suggests they can help with pelvic floor issues.
# Watch Horror Movies
It may sound strange, but horror movies can help you burn calories! MA recent study found that watching a 90 minute horror film can burn around 113 calories. The adrenaline rush boosts your heart rate and reduces appetite, contributing to calorie burn.
# Take Halloween Walks
Take a leisurely stroll or jog through your neighborhood to admire Halloween decorations. This not only allows you to enjoy the spooky sights but also helps you get some activity in. Plus, if you have children you can use it to scout out which houses are amenable to trick-or-treating.
Eat Before Trick-or-Treating
If you trick-or-treat then eat before you go so you’re less tempted to dip into the children’s stash. When you’re hungry, unhealthy choices are harder to resist.
# Buy sweets last minute and offer alternstievs
If you’re open to people visiting your home to trick-or-treat then consider buying the sweets closer to the day so they’re not sitting around tempting you to tuck in when you’re feeling snacky. Also consider offering other things to trick-or-treaters – fruit may not be popular but unwanted small toys and children’s books might be. You could have a choice of a sweet or a book/toy. So you get to clear out some unwanted items and it’s better for the children’s health).
It is only one day so in the grand scheme of things it doesn’t really matter but it’s always worth being mindful regardless.
Happy Hallowe’en 🎃
Xx
Every Step Fitness 