It’s the holiday season, which can only mean one thing… no, I’m not talking about presents. Take another guess. What’s the number 1 thing that turns a fitness junkie into junk food guzzler?
The answer I was looking for is laziness.
It’s sad, but true. Once we get out of our daily work routine, stopping gym usually comes directly after. And man, do I agree. Although I’m all about fitness, I know that we all deserve a good long rest at the end of the year. I believe that hard work deserves relaxation and a break from those arduous workouts that go with it. But there’s a difference between relaxing and being lazy.
Let’s get some definitions straight. Relaxation is the state of being free from tension and anxiety. Laziness is the act of being unwilling to work or use energy.
Bottom line: You can relax without being lazy!
I bet you’re wondering how to do this. Well, good thing you started reading this article. Let me give you the lowdown on 3 quick and easy ways to stay fit and active over the holiday season.
3 Quick and Easy Ways to Stay Fit and Active over the Holidays
1. Good ol’ H2O
The easiest way to stay healthy (and the easiest thing to forget on your holiday) is to stay hydrated. Your brain is a strange beast and can sometimes confuse thirst with hunger. Drinking more water can reduce the amount you stuff in your mouth. This means fewer calories, which means less chance of excess baggage around the waist come mid-January.
Before reaching for seconds or ordering a dessert, drink a large glass of water and ask yourself if it’s really necessary. Yes, you deserve some treats, but your body doesn’t deserve a sugar intake comparable to a rich chocolate candy bar.
So remember to have your 6 to 8 glasses of water throughout the day, especially before heading out for large meals or Christmas dinner parties. Make use of your cell phone reminders this festive season.
2. Mindful snacking on the fly
Another way to help yourself stay healthy and in peak dieting condition is to nosh on small treats throughout the day. And by treats, I don’t mean candy cane and chocolate bars. I was thinking something along the lines of nut and fruit bars to satisfy your tummy’s cravings. You can go the old nuts and berries route, or you can cram it all into one delicious snack.
I’m really loving goodnessknows snack squares at the moment. The reason I love them, apart from being delicious (unlike some other snack bars), they’re only 40 calories per square. And unlike your Christmas presents, you get a choice between 3 flavors. They’re available nationwide n flavors ranging from cranberry/ almond, apple/ almond/ peanut, or peach/ cherry/almond and all nestled in a layer of dark chocolate. And for the creme de la creme (no there’s no actual cream), they are gluten free.
If you’re looking for a treat these holidays, don’t reach for calorie-packed, processed lumps of sugar, rather grab a quick snack while you’re out and on the go.
Come on guys and gals, let’s replace Santa’s cookies with goodnessknows snack squares… Santa needs some help with weight management, so let’s do our part.
3. Change your mindset
It’s pretty easy to go for an “all-or-nothing” mindset over the holiday season. You worked so friggin’ hard in the year (at your job and in the gym) that you may throw all exercise out the metaphoric window. There are other options than “all work” or “all play.”
You can maintain a healthy and active lifestyle while having fun and enjoying your time off.
One way to do this is to plan your routine. Plan your daily workout for the entire time that you’re on vacation. And remember that a little bit of exercise is better than nothing. You don’t have to furiously do CrossFit every day. Rather include light jogs or a single rotation of your favorite exercises into the schedule. Body-weight exercises or a few kettlebell swings for 15 minutes is a great substitute for not doing anything at all. And don’t forget, having one or two cheat days is perfectly fine, just try not to make it an everyday occurrence.
And try to always work out in the morning if you can. Holidays are filled with amazing activities, family time, and a host of other festivities. If you don’t take the chance of exercising in the morning, to be honest, it will most probably never come.
That’s it guys and gals, three quick tips to stick to during the holidays to stave off laziness. Please have a good rest, but most importantly, stay healthy!
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of goodnessknows. The opinions and text are all mine.
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