20/12/2021
Blog re-post from December 20, 2021 (Coach Nakita - Nutrition Specialist)
Christmas Tip: Gym Closures and Being Less Active. Do I Eat Differently?
Whether your gym has shorter hours over the holidays, or you're just too busy with family events, missing workouts can happen a little more usual during this time of the year. So, what about our nutrition? Should it change on the days we don’t hit the gym?
Here’s the thing; on the days we exercise, our body is naturally going to be hungrier because we have expended more calories. The simple answer is, listen to your body a little extra these days because it almost always tells us if we need more or less. Needless to say, you won't be as hungry compared to the days you work out for over an hour. It’s much more simple than we think!
On more specific terms, here are some things you can practice on the days you don’t make it to the gym:
-Hydrate
-Practice portion control
-Keep your body moving in some ways (ie. help your mom clean, walk the dog, etc.)
Here’s what NOT to do:
-Stress about not making it to the gym
-Restrict food
-Say no to Christmas sweets because you didn't hit the gym (trust me, it’s okay)
Above all, I understand why you may feel the pressures of gym closures and knowing you may not be as active over the holidays. However, think about the other side of things like being with your family instead. The gym isn't going anywhere and you are going to crush it once things settle back to normal after the holidays! So, take a deep breath, enjoy every aspect of Christmas, and don’t stress too much about your nutrition on the days you don’t make it to the gym.
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