Let’s be clear from the start - the problem is NOT what you do between Christmas and New Year it’s what you do between New Year and Christmas. Therefore if there is a time of year you eat, drink and be merry it is now.
This being said if you’ve been training hard and watching what you eat there is no reason to let everything go to the wall.
Here are my five simple steps to stay in shape during the festive season...
Don’t feel guilty! On the proviso you’ve had a great time and take responsibility for what you eat day-to-day cutting loose and eating and drinking what you want is fine. Don’t try and exercise harder to counteract it. Get over it and move on.
Drink water. If you’ve had a couple of drinks you’ll be supporting your liver to detoxify by rehydrating. Use your pee as a guide - you want it to be pale and plentiful rather yellow and smelly. To be this way you’ll probably need a small glass of water every 60-90 minutes.
Set yourself a protein goal. Trying to balance blood sugar is the name of the game here. Therefore, veering towards the leftover turkey at breakfast, lunch and dinner will offset t
he sugary carbohydrate and blunt the impact on body fat. To compliment this get your nutrients from veggies and healthy fats.
Stay active. Even if you’re away from home seek opportunities to get moving. A family walk after dinner, or even better still something that works up a sweat, whatever you do this is perfect for energizing a lethargic body, getting the happy hormones buzzing about and quelling those fat storing hormones. It needn’t be complicated - just a little gentle exercise.
Get an early night. With so many great films on the box and social occasions it can be difficult to get to bed on time. Take your opportunity when you can. A simple rule is an hour before twelve counts for two after - try and get to bed by 10pm on one night and feel the difference.
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