26/12/2014
Five quick tips to staying healthy this festive season.
1.Before you go to a party, eat a full and balanced meal. I know this may sound strange because there’s going to be FREE FOOD, but why go to a party hungry where you don’t know what the menu is going to be? Nine times out of ten you know it’s only going to be finger foods, and you also know that most party finger foods aren’t good for you !
2. Do a work out! Visit the gym, hit the treadmill or go for a family bike ride. Don’t throw away your hard work because you’re lazy or feel like crap because you ate too much. Go try out those new workout clothes and get a sweat on. OR, if your gym IS closed, try an at home workout. They can be quick and dirty and still have a major impact.
3.Give yourself a cheat day or a few cheat meals over the Holidays instead of going crazy for 8 days straight. You’ve worked so hard all year, you deserve a treat, but don’t ruin everything you’ve done by eating all the cake in the world over a week.
4.Eat clean outside of your “Holiday cheat meals”. Lots of greens, veggies, lean meats, no sugars and a small amount of carbs and fruit. Keep it balanced!
5. DO NOT say “I’ll start in the New Year”. This is the biggest cop-out that exists. Why put off to tomorrow what you can do today? Whether you’re a gym rat or want to get healthy for the first time, being active, eating well and being healthy is the BIGGEST way to prevent putting on Holiday weight!
How did you go over Christmas?