Not that anyone wants to be a party pooper here but an extra half a kilo is one gift you don't want this Christmas. A lot of the food we eat on Christmas day is terrific, like turkey, seafood and many of the accompanying salads, but there are other things that we eat (and drink) that are high in kilojoules and which help to stack on the kg's when they are eaten in excess.
How easy is it to gain weight?
Sadly as most of us know, it's easier to gain weight than it is to take off. It's simple maths. When you consume more energy than your body burns you will gain weight. Over a period of time when that energy consumption hits around 16,000kj of excess energy you will have gained ½ kilo*
*this figure is an average. Results vary according to age, sex, ethnicity and level of fitness.
Let's see how easy it is to gain ½ kg when, in addition to the main meals of the day, you fill up on extra seasonal treats
Christmas morning
It's always great to start the day with a fizz
2 x Champagne and orange juice
Energy = 1040KJ (247.62Cal)
| Energy Excess | 1,040KJ (247.62Cal) |
Mid Morning
It was a gift from Grandma but it's hard to stop at just one
7 chocolate coated almonds
Energy = 1109KJ (264.05Cal)
| Energy Excess | 2,149KJ (511.67Cal) |
Midday
Neighbours pop in for Christmas drinks
A large handful of mixed salted nuts
Energy = 1240KJ (295.24Cal)
+
Glass of wine
Energy = 469KJ (111.67Cal)
| Energy Excess | 3,858KJ (918.57Cal) |
Lunch
The main course was all pretty healthy but what about pudding?
Christmas pudding, Brandy Butter and custard
Energy =2144KJ (510.48Cal)
+
And the alcohol
2 glasses of wine
Energy = 938KJ (223.33Cal)
+
1 Baileys Irish cream
Energy = 504KJ (120Cal)
+
And the sweets with coffee
2 roses chocolates
Energy = 503KJ (119.76Cal)
| Energy Excess | 7,947KJ (1892.14Cal) |
Late afternoon
Christmas isn't Christmas without cake
Christmas cake + coffee
Energy = 3681KJ (876.43Cal)
| Energy Excess | 11,628KJ (2768.57Cal) |
Later that night
But wait there's space for more
2 small pieces of Triple Brie and water crackers
Energy = 1166KJ (277.62Cal)
+
2 glass of wine
Energy = 938KJ (223.33Cal)
+
1 Christmas mince pie
Energy =1002kj (238.57Cal)
+
7 chocolate coated almonds
Energy =1109KJ (264.05Cal)
| Energy Excess | 15,843KJ (3772.14Cal) |
And a nightcap before bed
1 Baileys Irish cream
Energy 504KJ (120Cal)
| Energy Excess | 16,347KJ (3892.14Cal) |
You did it - over 16,000kj (3,800Cal) in excess consumption and put on a ½ kg (1.1lb) in excess weight!!!!
The motto is : " those who indulge bulge"
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