Last time out I posted the following holiday survival advice:
While all true, concise and valid, I received a few requests to expand (no pun intended) on the theme.
The holidays can be a time of great joy and happiness blah blah blah, but can also be a huge pain in the ass (on several levels). For one thing, most celebrations are centered around eating. Then there is the fact that it is generally cold and wet outside which is certainly not conducive to exercise. Add on to that the heightened levels of stress that accompany this time of year and you have a recipe for metabolic disaster. Some health agencies report an average of 7-10 pounds gained in the holiday season alone. Fret not dear friend, you will survive. Here are my tips in a little more depth:
Don't Eat Too Much
Well duh. Just because it is your holiday dinner does not give you license to gorge yourself. You should enjoy yourself however. Go ahead and allow yourself foods you might not normally indulge in, just don't go nuts. The food during the holidays is awesome (mmmm pie....), but the only thing you should be stuffing is the turkey.
Don't Drink Too Much
Alcohol has seven calories per gram, and no nutritional value to speak of. Add to that some eggnog and you have 400 calories worth of holiday cheer. Keep the holiday spirits in check and you will be much better off. Again, I am not saying avoid it completely, but moderation will insure Santa is the only one with a bowl full of jelly. Aside from the fact that alcohol calories add up fast, no one likes the drunk idiot at the office party. Watch the clip below- think she gets fired?
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Don't Sit on Your Ass the Whole Time
I apologize if I have offended anyone's delicate sensibilities, perhaps I should have said "butt"? Whatever, my point is - no matter what - you have the time to workout. A month of inactivity can cause your metabolic rate to take a nose dive. You have to shop, you have to work, you have to cook, you have to decorate, you have to have to have to. Yeah, I've heard it all before. It all adds up to the same thing : excuses. Everyone has 30 minutes 3x week to workout. Even just taking a walk a few times a week is better than sitting around roasting chestnuts.
Save Me Some Pie
I think this is self explanatory. Let me know if you need my address.
The Bottom Line
The bottom line is that I don't expect anyone to be perfect, not even me (stop laughing). It sounds cliche but moderation over the holidays will make it so you can enjoy the season without expanding your waistline. If you have been good all year do not blow it all in a month. If you are thinking you will just start your fitness & fat loss journey in January don't plow your way through December and end up gaining another 10 pounds. Here is another cliche to help you survive the holidays: Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels. Be good, Santa is watching and no one likes coal in their stocking.
HO HO HO.
Joshua Carter
The Body Transformation Expert
Carter Fitness
http://carterfitness.com
818-337-6175
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