The shopping issue is one that I’m not going to touch but as far as guilt, there shouldn’t be any.
The mind and the body needs to “cheat” or binge every so often. I allow most of my clients this sort of thing once every week, with proper portion control of course. Thanksgiving happens to be a special time to get together with family you normally don’t see, which makes it even more important to indulge and have great time.
Now that Thanksgiving is over, things become hectic. Holiday parties, holiday shopping, people getting sick etc..With so much going on, people put themselves behind everything else, skipping workouts and making unrealistic promises to themselves about what they’re going to do once the new year hits.
Be the exception.
Make time for yourself in light of everything else. Start making yourself feel great.
Easier said than done….right?
As I mentioned above, things are going to get crazy but it’s never going to be easy.
Take a few minutes and start developing a plan that will get you started and keep you in check:
- What will December look like? What deadlines do you have? Any day offs, holiday parties or other events? Make sure to plan accordingly. From a metabolic stand point, it’s always best to work out before consuming a ton of calories. If this is not possible, use the party or event as your “day off,” – be careful not to abuse it
• Now that things will be busier, how much time will you MAKE for yourself? Remember, this could be five minutes, five times throughout the day.
• What type of workout can you do in your office or at home? This will become an important tool during the holiday season as your time becomes even more precious.
• How can you adapt and change for the holidays? Think in terms of healthy holiday dishes you can bring, parking even further away at the mall or office (this may happen naturally)…be creative
Today is preparation for tomorrow. What are you preparing for, excess weight and unhappiness…or the COMPLETE opposite?
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