{"id":225019,"date":"2025-10-19T17:14:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-19T17:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/225019\/"},"modified":"2025-10-19T17:14:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-19T17:14:07","slug":"fitness-coach-warns-tea-coffee-and-alcohol-can-add-600-calories-a-day-shares-5-mistakes-that-make-you-gain-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/225019\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness coach warns \u2018tea, coffee and alcohol can add 600 calories a day\u2019; shares 5 mistakes that make you gain weight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The festive season is a time for celebration, delicious food, and indulgence, but all that feasting can often lead to unwanted weight gain<\/a> if you\u2019re not careful. From sneaky snacking to skipping workouts, certain habits can quietly sabotage your fitness goals.<\/p>\n

\"Avoid Avoid weight gain during festivals by monitoring liquid calories, says fitness coach.(Google Gemini) <\/p>\n

Vivek Thiruvengadam, fitness coach<\/a> and weight loss expert, shares in his October 18 Instagram post 5 most common mistakes people make during festivals and shares practical tips to stay on track while still enjoying the celebrations. (Also read: Kareena Kapoor’s nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares 3 simple tips to achieve \u2018naturally glowing skin\u2019 this Diwali<\/a> )<\/p>\n

\u201cLet\u2019s stick to the two main meals and continue following the healthy habits you\u2019ve cultivated, as they will help you maintain a consistent and balanced routine,\u201d says Vivek.<\/p>\n

He highlights five key points to watch out for, especially during the festive season:<\/p>\n

1. Stick to your main meals<\/p>\n

\u201cFollowing the habits you\u2019ve built around your meals helps maintain stability in your routine and prevents unnecessary snacking<\/a>,\u201d Thiruvengadam explains.<\/p>\n

2. Be mindful of liquid calories<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people consume large amounts of tea, coffee, or alcohol. These beverages can add significant calories without you realising it,\u201d he warns.<\/p>\n

3. Calories add up quickly<\/p>\n

\u201cDrinks like tea, coffee, and alcohol can easily contribute 500\u2013600 calories<\/a> a day, which can affect your fitness goals if you\u2019re not careful,\u201d Thiruvengadam adds.<\/p>\n

4. Prioritise hydration<\/p>\n

\u201cMake sure to drink plenty of water throughout the day, even before consuming other beverages. Staying hydrated is key,\u201d he notes.<\/p>\n

5. Stay consistent<\/p>\n

\u201cMaintaining hydration and being mindful of liquid calories allows you to enjoy the festivities while staying on track with your health,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.<\/p>\n

This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The festive season is a time for celebration, delicious food, and indulgence, but all that feasting can often…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":225020,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[3374,49,48,14497,96494,407,36393,84,9841,107695],"class_list":{"0":"post-225019","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-alcohol","9":"tag-ca","10":"tag-canada","11":"tag-coffee","12":"tag-diwali","13":"tag-fitness","14":"tag-fitness-goals","15":"tag-health","16":"tag-hydration","17":"tag-weigth-gain"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225019","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=225019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/225019\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/225020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=225019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=225019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=225019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}