WEBVTT 00:00:03.048 --> 00:00:05.788 3 Golden rules to help you celebrate Tet freely without worrying about gaining weight 00:00:05.788 --> 00:00:09.428 1. Prioritize boiled and steamed dishes and limit processed foods 00:00:09.428 --> 00:00:12.048 This is the most important key to controlling calories. 00:00:12.568 --> 00:00:15.489 Prioritize boiled, steamed dishes, salads or light soups instead 00:00:15.489 --> 00:00:16.788 of greasy fried dishes. 00:00:17.348 --> 00:00:20.708 Especially, be careful with salt traps in pickled onions, sausages or spring rolls. 00:00:20.708 --> 00:00:23.708 because they not only cause water retention but also make you gain weight quickly. 00:00:23.708 --> 00:00:27.131 2. Cooking your own dishes at home with a little seasoning will help 00:00:27.131 --> 00:00:28.448 you completely control your diet. 00:00:29.208 --> 00:00:31.768 2. Control portion sizes and break down meals 00:00:31.768 --> 00:00:35.090 Never let your stomach be too hungry before starting main meals because this 00:00:35.090 --> 00:00:36.368 can easily make you overeat. 00:00:36.868 --> 00:00:39.428 Instead, break down portions into several meals a day. 00:00:39.988 --> 00:00:44.228 Hand rule is a good suggestion, always ensuring a balance between protein, starch, and fat 00:00:44.228 --> 00:00:46.988 and don't forget to fill your stomach with vitamins and minerals from 00:00:46.988 --> 00:00:48.828 vegetables to keep your body healthy and light. 00:00:48.828 --> 00:00:51.888 3. Exercise gently and drink enough water 00:00:51.888 --> 00:00:54.808 Even if you are busy wishing Tet, avoid sitting in one place for too long. 00:00:55.328 --> 00:00:58.160 Small activities such as walking to visit neighbors, cleaning the house, or 00:00:58.160 --> 00:01:00.048 going to trees also help consume significant energy. 00:01:00.608 --> 00:01:03.748 Besides, drink enough filtered water and say no to soft drinks or alcohol, 00:01:03.968 --> 00:01:06.728 caloric sources that secretly make your waistline bigger.