PREP FOR THE HOLIDAYS
The holidays are right around the corner...literally like next week is Thanksgiving! I have NO idea how it snuck up so fast!
Anyways....I have SO many people get concerned about how they will stick with their program - or even more challenging yet, START a program through the holidays! Well, have no fear! All you need is a plan!
- Get out your calendar
- Schedule just 1 full week at a time (Monday-Sunday)
- Select your 'Rest/Off' days (days you know that you won't have time to workout)
- Now schedule in your Strength Training/Get Fit With Britt days (they typically take more time! 30-60 min)
- Schedule in your Cardio days (usually anywhere from 20-40 minutes)
Seems easy right? Well, on paper maybe. But more important than making a plan is sticking to it. And THAT is the goal!
Ask yourself these simple questions, in order...
- What is my goal for the Holidays? (start program, lose 5lbs, just maintain routine/weight through holidays etc.)
- What typically gets in my way? (sweets/alcohol/holiday parties/combo of everything etc.)
- What can I do to avoid letting my weakness affect my goal? (eat nutritious meal before you go to parties, don't buy sweets for at home, limit to 1-2 drinks per event etc.)
- If it does happen? What will my response be? (make sure you set up a positive response - Ex: accepting that it happened, take a deep breath, and forget about it! Never let it get you down!)
- How will you 'celebrate' your health success after the Holidays? (I don't recommend food celebrations - I recommend to celebrate with a new gym outfit, new shoes, new equipment, massage, etc. - something that is uplifting and encourages you to keep going!)
How did that go? I hope you got through it with ease. If not...do it again! ;) I typically ask myself these questions on a monthly basis - as things are always changing! (as in sometimes my weakness is brownies and sometimes its ice cream! lol!) But in all seriousness... IT IS HARD TO GET STARTED & STICK WITH IT... AND YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!!
There is NO shame in admitting that getting there is hard. BUT... I won't sit back and say that it is okay not to try! You get ONE body...ONE life...ONE chance to live your best life! Do NOT take that for granted!
Use my Goal Planning Printable to help you plan!
This printable is set up for you to plan 12 weeks of health/lifestyle/fitness goals! NOW is a great time to use this plan! It will get you all the way through the Holidays and into the NEW YEAR!
Try this Gingerbread Smoothie to get your fix & kick the sweets cravings!
TIP From Trainer, Britt:
"Eating fruit (sugars), and carbs in the morning is an effective way to lessen your evening carb cravings! It is also a great way to have energy throughout your day! This smoothie (using Evolv Shake) has a great combo of carbs and proteins for a nutritionally dense meal!"
Looking to stay fit & have accountability over the Holidays....
Join my Online Gym: Get Fit With Britt :)
You will have weekly workouts with demonstration videos to ensure form is on point! Enjoy full 60 minute Yoga Practices to follow along (3 levels). Learn tips and tricks along the way - timed so that you get the most out of the moment!
Get lean, strong & fit!!!