Health Talk: Lose weight on weekends

Just do something that gets you moving

What’s the real key to losing weight, you ask? It’s all about the weekends.

Seems those Saturday afternoon naps and Sunday morning brunches throw a real wrench into weight loss efforts. In fact, weekend indulgences can add up to as much as a four kgsgain in a year, research shows. Read on for weekend will-power . . .

A Real Diet Killer
In a study of weekend behaviour, people on diet or exercise routines consistently stopped losing weight — or worse, gained it — over the weekends. They showed a net weekly gain of almost four kilos a year! Suddenly, that Saturday afternoon double-fudge sundae doesn’t seem like such a good idea.

The Solution
Fortunately, you don’t have to lose your weekends to drop the pounds. First step: Pass on the all-youcan-eat brunch buffet. Make your own breakfast at home — something that tastes decadent but is actually good for you. Next, mow the lawn. Wash the car. Walk the dog. Just do something that gets you moving. The study participants not only ate more on weekends but exercised less — a double whammy for your waistline. The key is to keep yourself busy!