Stay Fit This Christmas!

The Christmas period is a time for celebration and merriment, where food is plentiful, alcohol is abundant and fitness regimes often fall to the wayside. Not only, however, does this lead to stacking on the kilos over the festive season, it can also lead to making the revival of a solid fitness and health regime even more challenging in the New Year.

It is almost impossible to deprive yourself of all the sweet treats at Christmas parties and boozy delights at family gatherings, but it is still possible to introduce a little balance in your life by adopting some of these ideas.

1. Maintain A Quick Fitness Routine – Instead of trying to find time for a lengthy workout why not allocate a quick 20-minutes of fitness instead? Alternatively, sign-up to F45 and enjoy a 45-minute burst of fitness to get you motivated for the day.

2. Moderate Your Treats – Every day is a holiday at Christmas, but the over-indulgence can often get too much. Try incorporating at least one or two healthy meals into your diet each day or allow for one sweet treat. Relaxed rules are better than no rules!

3. Remain Dedicated To Health – Something is always better than nothing. If you usually go to the gym three times a week, keep going at least once. If you usually eat healthy meals, keep eating at least one healthy meal per day.

4. Eat Before You Go Out – If you have a healthy snack before you leave the house you are less likely to splurge out on sugary or fatty items when in a festive social setting.

5. Drink More Water – Most of the time when you feel hungry, you are actually dehydrated and drinking some water will in fact sate any hunger cravings. In addition, keeping hydrated in the hot local climate will make you feel more alert, less sleepy and give you more energy overall.

6. Get Socially Active – Instead of arranging to meet up with friends at a café, restaurant or pub, try to meet in an outdoor setting where you will be active and less inclined to snack. Go for a swim, enjoy a bushwalk or bike ride the boardwalk.

7. Play Like A Kid – Whether you have young children or not, there is always time to unleash your inner child. Expend as much energy as you can by playing – enjoy a water fight or a game of cricket, prance along the beach and enjoy life like a child!

8. Don’t Skip Meals – While skipping a meal may lead you to think you are reducing your calorie in-take, in reality you will simply eat more food later. By sticking to a structured, healthy meal plan, you will be much better off.

9. Choose Treats Carefully – Try to pick the healthy option where possible.

10. Enjoy Christmas And Be Happy – When you are content and fulfilled more serotonin will be released into your system and you will feel more satisfied with life and less likely to give into cravings.