Stay Fit and Healthy this Holiday Season!
Welcome to my blog page once again where I share workouts, food, reviews and some tips, tricks and guides for you to be successful on your Healthy Lifestyle change and Fitness goals! You know I will support you until you make it, right? I am not going anywhere girl until we both make it!
I know! I know! It’s December! It’s cold! It’s the holiday season! ALL YOU CAN SEE IS FOOD! IT IS EVERYWHERE! There are so many treats, sweets, pies, cakes, pastas! You name it all and it’s just so tempting to dig-in and eat everything! And you’re like, “Shut up! Give me a break, fibermeella! Stay away!”
…BUT WAIT! NOT SO FAST GIRL! Uh-uh! No-no.
I know and firmly believe that us Fitness Enthusiasts/Online Influencers are really into Health & Fitness and we have this strong determination and dedication about our Health & Fitness Goals but it doesn’t mean that we should sacrifice the holiday feast because that will be very sad. So because I support you and I want you to be successful towards your journey at the same time having fun this holiday, here’s an early Christmas Present for you all!
I have come up with 6 tips and guides for you to stay on track with your Fitness goals this Christmas and New Year! We’ve come prepared girl!!!
TIP #1: STOP WITH THE STARVATION MODE
Okay, here’s the thing. You have got to ditch that mindset that you will not eat and will wait until the holiday feast is already there. Don’t save up calories during the day because that will seriously harm you. When you go on starvation mode, your metabolism tends to slow down and we don’t want that.
Not eating properly within the day could also cause certain effects like mood swings, headache and not energized throughout the day. Plus, when you starve yourself in preparation for the holiday feast, I am 100% sure that you will eat everything in your dinner table and you will not stop binge-eating all night! And for sure on the next day you will be bloated, you will feel sluggish, and very uncomfortable.
Instead, eat your regular meals. Small meals throughout the day. Don’t skip. Always remember that food is fuel. Your body is a powerhouse and it needs food for nutrition for it to function well.
TIP #2: PORTION CONTROL IS YOUR BEST FRIEND
This tip worked for me all throughout my Health & Fitness Journey. PORTION OUT! I always make sure that what’s in my plate will be ¼ Protein source, ¼ Carbohydrate source and ½ of my plate will be my Fiber source.
Also, Living a Fit & Healthy Lifestyle doesn’t mean that we will deprive ourselves when we want treats and pastries. A little of this cake and eating one cookie will not kill you! Keep in mind that FITNESS IS A LIFESTYLE AND NOT A DIET. Just be mindful of the treats that you will eat which leads us to the next tip!
TIP #3: BE MINDFUL ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT, LISTEN TO YOUR BODY & CHOOSE YOUR TREAT WISELY
Don’t eat on treats that could be found in the grocery store all year round. Instead, choose and taste a treat that you will only see and have during the holidays. For instance, here in our country Philippines we always make Food for the Gods during Christmas Season. I don’t see Food for the Gods anywhere on normal days so I will have a little of that since it will only be available during the holiday!
Another example is that, we always make Ube Halaya or Ube Jam during New Year’s Eve. We don’t have that during normal days so I will also have a portion of it. In my case, it’s a must for me to taste just a smidgen of Ube Jam since this contains milk and I am intolerant to it.
Always be mindful about what you’re going to eat and please LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. If you feel full already then STOP EATING, STAND UP and have a talk with your family and relatives. Catch-up and spend quality time with them!
I can guarantee you that this will help you feel less bloated and you will be fine the next day.
TIP #4: STAY CONSISTENT ON YOUR WORKOUT SCHEDULE
Yes, it’s bed-weather! But you still need to pick yourself up and push yourself to go to the gym or even just workout at home. Stay active! Every Christmas and New Year, I always up my HIIT Training to make me feel warm and also to make up for the treats that I ate during the feast.
Do not throw away all of your hard works at the gym all year round! Working out doesn’t have to be that long. You can workout 30-45 minutes at home so you can spend time with your family afterwards. CONSISTENCY IS THE KEY.
As they say: The only workout you’ll regret is the only workout you didn’t do.
TIP #5: HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE!
Always drink plenty of water before and after meals. It will help you feel full for a long time and avoid binge eating on every meal that you will have all throughout the day. Plus, hydrating often may lead to metabolism boost and we all want a fast metabolism, right?
And for the last and very important tip from me to you: I WANT YOU TO ENJOY!
I want you to always remember that the holidays are not about the food that will be served, it is about the happy memories and moments that you get to have by spending time with your family, relatives, friends and loved ones.
DO NOT DEPRIVE YOURSELF. Treats will not kill you. As I always say, it’s all about balance and moderation. Keep your Health & Fitness Goals in mind and enjoy the rest of the time with your family. Enjoy and savour the moments because you’ll never know what the future has in store for us!
I hope you guys loved this post and I hope you will always stick with your Fitness Goals over the holiday season. Prepare and set your goals so you can kick-ass and stay in shape over the holidays!
Thank you once again for sticking with me and you know ILYSM my badass readers! Be sure to comment down below if you want to add some tips and guides to stay on track this holiday season that worked for you. Let’s all help each other out! Also, let me know if you have suggestions on what should I write about next.
I wish you will have a wonderful and memorable holiday this year and never forget that LIVING FIT & HEALTHY IS A LIFESTYLE.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! Until next time!