Slimmers fearful of putting on a few extra lbs over the Christmas season have got nothing to worry about according natural fat binder Proactol, if they take the right steps to counteract weight gain during the season of goodwill.

In fact, they can easily continue to lose weight simply by monitoring their calorie intake and physical exercise.

According to scientific studies, consumers put on average of between 1-2lbs over the holiday season which although minimal, seems difficult to shake off during the rest of the forthcoming year. Over 5-10 years that can equate to 5-20lbs of extra weight from Christmas alone, that doesn’t have to be gained in the first place, if you take the right steps to counteract seasonal periods.

The problem is the foods we eat, as Product Manager of Proactol, Katie Downing-Howitt explains: “Simply eating 4 ounces of turkey, half a cup of stuffing, green beans, sweet potatoes, bread, a glass of wine and a piece of cake can equate to over 1,000 calories. So although Christmas dinner may look healthy, the truth is in this one meal you are consuming almost half your calorie intake.”

Recognising the impact Christmas and its notoriously naughty treats can have on your New Year Weight loss, Proactol recommends looking for low fat alternatives, cooking from scratch, creating your own treats and getting your family involved in regular exercise.

By simply taking these precautions and watching what you eat, Proactol strongly believes that it is possible to maintain your existing weight loss and begin your New Year the right way: healthy, happy and fit.

Continuing on this subject: “You don’t have to lose the excitement of Christmas by being on a diet. By simply avoiding the temptation of buying tinned chocolates which contain over 1,000 calories; drinking less alcohol (half a bottle of wine equals 250 calories) and making your own Christmas cake and trifles using sugar reduced ingredients, you can continue to lose weight and stay healthy.”

Proactol also strongly suggests keeping up with your exercise and using this moment of ‘family togetherness’ to go on evening walks, go for a bike ride or get involved in action filled party games.

"These activities may feel like nothing, but they can in fact help you to burn off all those excess calories, have fun and still lose weight." – Proactol Product Manager, Katie Downing-Howitt

The Natural Route to Lasting Weight Loss

Medically backed by the Medical Device Directive 93/42/EEC, Proactol is a 100% natural, organic, herbal supplement that has been formulated solely from the cactus Opuntia Ficus-Indica.

Clinically proven through 5 successful clinical trials to help you to reduce your dietary fat intake by 28%, Proactol can also been found to:

• Suppress your appetite
• Decrease food cravings
• Cut calorie consumption by 150 calories per meal
• Appease aches and pains
• Improve joint flexibility

And featured in countless articles within the New York Times, Florida Style Magazine and most recently the Sun, Proactol’s growing reputation for promoting natural, safe, lasting weight loss has been global.

To hear more about Proactol’s future PR opportunities contact Katie Downing-Howitt on 0044 115 9798449 or email her on Katie@proactol.com