Holiday Survival Plan: Stay Fit and Stress Free
Although the holiday season is meant for a time of rejoicing, relaxing and spending time with the ones we love, it more often than not ends up being a hectic time laden with stress. This stress often leads to abandonment of exercise routines, overeating and lack of sleep. And, all of these resulting issues actually cause more stress which can lead to a vicious circle.
It doesn’t have to be that way! With a little planning and common sense, you can turn this holiday season around right now and truly enjoy the time while also taking care of yourself. Use our holiday survival guide below to stay fit, healthy and stress free (or at least less stressful) during this year’s festivities.
One Week Out
- This is not the time to rush around in a frenzy, lose sleep and get cranky with the ones you love because you’re stressed out. If you have a long list of to-dos left then it’s time to do some cutting.
- Many of us do what we do during the holiday season just because we always have and think we have to stick to traditions. But, do you really need to make 100 chocolate balls? It’s time to drop some items from your list so that your holiday can actually be festive.
- Commit to a minimum of 60 minutes per week of cardio activity and 30 minutes per week of strength training. It doesn’t matter how long each session is only that you complete the total amount in each seven day period. So, you may do 10 minutes one day, 5 minutes the next and 20 minutes another day. These sessions should also be scheduled as appointments on your calendar.
Don’t give up on your healthy eating and fitness plan the week before the holidays. You’ve made it this far (hopefully) so don’t give up when your on the 10-yard line. Stick to your 60 and 30 commitment and you’ll feel refreshed after the holiday rush has ended rather than feeling like you are ready to hibernate.
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