It’s really just all about moderation.
And the rule of thumb is….if you are good most of the time, you can be naughty some of the time. After all, it’s your good habits that matter in the long term.
Exercise is always good for the soul – and over the festive season it can reduce your chances of gaining weight and keep you energised. Don’t negate all the progress you have made during the year. Staying active while on holidays can be fun because you usually have time to do different things – go for a hike, a bike ride, try that fitness class you have never been to, or head to the beach for a sunset walk.
Alcohol consumption usually increases over the Christmas/New Year period. Remember that alcohol provides calories but zero nutrition. Enjoy yourself of course but try to have fewer alcoholic drinks and have lots of H2O in between.
I love Christmas food – turkey, ham, potatoes, Christmas pudding with custard, mince pies ….and yes, I do indulge but I keep the days I eat more to a minimum. You can maintain healthy food choices right up till Christmas Eve and then have healthy days in between the celebrations. Try to keep your count of hangovers and food coma days down. It will be easier to get back on track post-Christmas.
Most of us actually know what we should do – drink in moderation, stay active, get enough sleep, drink lots of water and eat smaller amounts of everything.
It’s been a really tough couple of years the world over so we should be with our family and friends and celebrate life. Just stay focused on your goals and meet 2022 with health, fitness and happiness.
We look forward to seeing you all back in the gym on 4th Jan 2022.