Fitness, Nutrition & Holidays

For the past year and I half, I have been working out 5-6 days/week and eating healthier EVERY DAY.  Okay....so, some days aren't as healthy as others, but I said healthiER.  That means that I am making better choices than I did 2, 3, 4 years ago.

What does this mean throughout the holiday season?  Does it mean that I don't get to partake in the Italian cookies and the apple pie?  Ummm....NO.  It just means that maybe I won't overindulge like I have done in the past....and if I do?  So what!  It is one day and life moves on!

How do we get through the holidays without gaining an extra 10 pounds and throwing all of the hard work that we do away?

1)  Keep up with your workouts!  If you don't have a regular fitness routine, let's talk!

2)  Be consistent with your nutrition.  We all have days that go against the norm, but just make sure that those overindulgent days really are just that....against the norm.  I make sure that I have my Shake EVERY day.  No. Matter. What.  At least, then, I know that I had ONE healthy meal per day EVERY day.

3)  Drink lots of water.  Not only does it help fill the gaps of eating when you aren't really hungry, but it is important to stay hydrated.  This is my BIGGEST weakness...but I'm working on it!

I know that I've talked to a lot of people lately who have told me that they would really love to improve their fitness and nutrition, but they are just too busy and it is just too hard during the holiday season.

I get it.

The thing is....we're ALWAYS busy!  If it isn't the holidays, it's kids' activities or the busy season at work, or something is going on with the family, or....  you know the list.  It isn't about waiting for when we are "less busy," it's about making you a priority.  If you can just find 25 minutes per day to fit in fitness, that is 25 minutes more than you were doing last week!  I've got plans to make, papers to grade, report cards to write, a husband, two teenage boys a guinea pig and a dog....but I also make my workout a priority each day.

Would it be hard to start a fitness and nutrition routine during the holidays?  OF COURSE!  But guess what?  It's hard no matter when you start.  The key is to have support during those times when you want to quit.  That is the purpose of my groups.  We are all in it together.

Okay, my point here is that the holidays don't need to be a time when you are afraid of food.  If you can create a healthy lifestyle, you really can enjoy the holidays guilt free.