Did you know that most people tend to gain weight during the holidays? Excessive eating is said to be the main cause of weight gain, but low levels of physical activity and exercise also play a role.
Unfortunately, people often put their workout routines aside during vacations and holidays because they are busier than usual and feel they do not have time to exercise. If you want to stay in shape over Christmas and New Year, today we are sharing 5 practical tips for an easier holiday season:
1. Eat before going out
Eat something healthy and filling before you head out. This will reduce the temptation to eat more than you need and make it easier to avoid unhealthy choices.
2. Avoid skipping meals
Start your day with your usual proper breakfast. If you are attending a festive dinner in the evening, you may be tempted to skip meals, but this could lead to an even stronger urge to binge. Instead, eat smaller portions more frequently throughout the day to avoid overeating late at night.
3. Choose water
Alcohol and other sweetened drinks only add extra calories, so consume them in moderation and opt for water instead. You can flavor it with a slice of lemon or cucumber, or drink unsweetened herbal tea.
4. Stay active
If possible, try to find an opportunity to be active every day. If you cannot fit a workout into your busy Christmas week, try adding more movement to your daily activities—for example, take the stairs instead of the elevator, park farther away, get off the bus one stop earlier, or walk whenever possible.
At FitQ, we even have workouts under 30 minutes that you can do anytime, anywhere. Try these short workouts:
Core & Abs, 9 minutes: https://fitq.me/video/2085
Glute Workout, 10 minutes: https://fitq.me/video/2123
Tabata, 20 minutes: https://fitq.me/video/1966
Energy-boosting yoga, 30 minutes: https://fitq.me/video/1996
Abs-Back-Glutes, 30 minutes: https://fitq.me/video/2194
5. Make your workouts a priority
We recommend scheduling your workouts in your calendar and treating them as important appointments with yourself. The easiest approach is to work out first thing in the morning. That way, you will not be tempted to skip your workout later in the day, and you will still have plenty of time to get everything else done.
Happy holidays! 😊
