The Christmas season is filled with festive cheer, family gatherings, and delicious food. 

But if you’re watching your calories, tracking your sugar intake, or managing a health condition like diabetes, navigating the holiday season can be tricky. 

The good news is, there are plenty of fun Christmas activities to enjoy that won’t lead you astray from your diet and fitness goals. 

Here are a few of our favourite December activity ideas. 

Christmas Movie Marathon

Pop some air-popped popcorn (minus the butter and salt!) and watch a few of your favourite Christmas films with friends and family - we’re thinking The Grinch, Arthur Christmas, The Muppets Christmas Carol… the list goes on!

Set up a healthy hot chocolate station with unsweetened cocoa powder, vanilla essence, and a sugar-free milk alternative, and add a few bowls of high-protein Skinny Chocaholic Rainbow Crispy Balls. 

This is such a cosy way to spend quality time together, but it also keeps you away from higher-calorie Christmas treats!

Festive Walks

Winter sees the lowest levels of physical activity, with 74 per cent of people confessing they don’t exercise at all during the winter months. 

If you want to boost your endorphins and get active, plan a festive winter hike or walk. Wrap up warm in your favourite hat, scarf and gloves, and explore a local park or nature trail with twinkling fairy lights and seasonal decorations. 

You’re sure to feel invigorated by the fresh air and exercise, and you can reward yourself with a warming gingerbread latte when you get home! 

Need a bigger challenge? Find a walk with hills or inclines or join in with your local park run. 

Gingerbread House Decorating

Need ideas to entertain the whole family? Why not host a gingerbread house decorating party! 

Instead of buying sugary pre-made kits, set up your own low-sugar version using rectangular digestive biscuits, low-fat cream cheese icing, fruit toppings, and Chocaholic drops to decorate.

Not only is this fun for all age groups, it ends with a tasty treat - what could be better?!

Christmas Baking

If baking is more your style, search for low-calorie, low-sugar Christmas cookie recipes. 

There are plenty of tasty options that use alternative sweeteners, whole grain flours, and healthy fats. 

You could even bake a batch of these yummy chocolate chip cookies and package them up to give as gifts. 

Whatever festive activities you choose, the key is finding ways to celebrate the season that align with your life goals. With a little creativity, you can enjoy all the magic of Christmas without ruining your progress so far. 

This Christmas, remember to stay hydrated, be mindful of portion control - and don’t be too hard on yourself if you decide to indulge in a little treat or two!