This is a guest blog written by Ursula McKay of Ursula McKay Fitness and Nutrition.
Turkey, tinsel, treats. Presents, prosecco, pigs in blankets. Lazy days, late nights, and lots of laughs. The most wonderful time of the year……..
But if you have been acing your health and fitness goals all year this could also be the time you panic about undoing all that hard work. Very often during this festive season I get people asking me “how can I stay on track over Christmas?”
And my answer is, there are 3 scenarios you can choose from
- Treat this period as you would any other week of the year
- Relax all your protocols and take the time off
- Plan ahead, know that you will have some days off, but you will also train on some days and calorie count on some days as well
Having these options allows for flexibility and for you to relax your current training and eating habits
- You can still get your steps in
- You can still be mindful of your choices
- You can still exercise
You can also
- Take your foot off the gas
- Reflect on your achievements so far and realise that rest is needed
- Do a mixture of both, rest days and active days
One Piece of Advice
My one piece of advice would be to do what makes you feel like you are enjoying this time of year, make memories and give yourself credit for all your hard work during the year that has passed.
Looking after your mental and physical wellbeing is an investment you will never regret. Making memories with loved ones and family is an investment you will never regret.
So, at this time of year, as we celebrate Christmas and the new prospects and adventures of 2022, decide what is best for you and do that.
Ursula McKay
I qualified as a L2 fitness instructor in 2014 & a PT in 2015. I became and MNU Nutritionist in 2019 & qualified in EIQ Nutrition in 2020.
My passion is seeing people achieve their goals, empowering them in relation to their nutrition and fitness, and helping to build habits that enable them to sustain a healthy body, mind and lifestyle.
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