Christmas Fitness
We all know what happens to our bodies after a mince pie too many, but can we swap what’s on our Christmas wish list for the body we have always wanted? I think so! So next time double think what you’re going to wish for this Christmas.
Yes I know what you’re thinking it is a time for celebration, little naughty treats, lots of drink and big dinners. Is this really the reason we gain weight though? Take a look at my excuse list and see if there are other reasons why you can’t beat the Christmas gaining faze.
1. Are you running out of time? Trying to fit everything and everyone in through December?
2. Is that letterbox full of invitations to Christmas parties, where you know food and drink will be non-stop?
3. Is January your undo month where you get back into shape and undo all your binges?
4. Can you not resist the temptation with the cold weather to have an extra biscuit or 5?
Sound familiar?
Well here are my wonderful tips to beat that bulge this Christmas.
- Get yourself in a good frame of mind
You need to make sure you are motivated to push through the temptation, and use your willpower to keep strong. There is no point saying you cannot do it, believe in yourself.
- Schedules and routine
So you have to buy 1 million presents to buy and wrapped as well as buying the turkey and the tree of course don’t forget that Christmas outfit! Sound never ending?
You need a schedule maybe wake up an hour earlier for that morning workout or plan which days you can fit in your shopping and which days your gym session. Remember 30 minutes is better than nothing.
- Commit to staying fit
Plan your goals and then track your progress so you can see how far you are to reaching them, why not reach then for Christmas than start in the New Year, think how amazing you will look by the summer! Now I have you thinking!
- Calorie control
Keeping a diet plan is great for tracking your calories; you may not realize how much you are in taking. There are many free apps for Smartphone’s that may just help you out.
Below is a list of your Christmas favourites just have a little look and you can decide if you still want to indulge this Christmas.
- Speed up your workout
So you have 30 minutes free today according to your schedule. How are you going to fit it all in? Do your research by performing exercises like giant sets to complete 4 exercises in the space it may take you to do 2. A giant set is 4 exercises back to back with no rest using the same or opposing muscles.
What‘s in the pudding
- One cup of eggnog 320kcal
- One glass of wine 120kcal
- Beer 271kcal
- Irish coffee 218kcal
- Mini quiche 60kcal
- 5 Ritz crackers 80kcal
- Slice of cheesecake 372kcal
- Slice of apple pie 410kcal
- One mince pie 360kcal
What to swap on your plate!
Swap your turkey legs for skinless breast.
Swap your roast potatoes for new potatoes or parsnips.
Swap your cauliflower cheese for steamed vegetables.
Swap your gravy for fruit sauces.
Swap your brandy butter sauce for low- fat custard.
Richard Taylor Personal Training Club
www.richardtaylorpt.co.uk
Yes I know what you’re thinking it is a time for celebration, little naughty treats, lots of drink and big dinners. Is this really the reason we gain weight though? Take a look at my excuse list and see if there are other reasons why you can’t beat the Christmas gaining faze.
1. Are you running out of time? Trying to fit everything and everyone in through December?
2. Is that letterbox full of invitations to Christmas parties, where you know food and drink will be non-stop?
3. Is January your undo month where you get back into shape and undo all your binges?
4. Can you not resist the temptation with the cold weather to have an extra biscuit or 5?
Sound familiar?
Well here are my wonderful tips to beat that bulge this Christmas.
- Get yourself in a good frame of mind
You need to make sure you are motivated to push through the temptation, and use your willpower to keep strong. There is no point saying you cannot do it, believe in yourself.
- Schedules and routine
So you have to buy 1 million presents to buy and wrapped as well as buying the turkey and the tree of course don’t forget that Christmas outfit! Sound never ending?
You need a schedule maybe wake up an hour earlier for that morning workout or plan which days you can fit in your shopping and which days your gym session. Remember 30 minutes is better than nothing.
- Commit to staying fit
Plan your goals and then track your progress so you can see how far you are to reaching them, why not reach then for Christmas than start in the New Year, think how amazing you will look by the summer! Now I have you thinking!
- Calorie control
Keeping a diet plan is great for tracking your calories; you may not realize how much you are in taking. There are many free apps for Smartphone’s that may just help you out.
Below is a list of your Christmas favourites just have a little look and you can decide if you still want to indulge this Christmas.
- Speed up your workout
So you have 30 minutes free today according to your schedule. How are you going to fit it all in? Do your research by performing exercises like giant sets to complete 4 exercises in the space it may take you to do 2. A giant set is 4 exercises back to back with no rest using the same or opposing muscles.
What‘s in the pudding
- One cup of eggnog 320kcal
- One glass of wine 120kcal
- Beer 271kcal
- Irish coffee 218kcal
- Mini quiche 60kcal
- 5 Ritz crackers 80kcal
- Slice of cheesecake 372kcal
- Slice of apple pie 410kcal
- One mince pie 360kcal
What to swap on your plate!
Swap your turkey legs for skinless breast.
Swap your roast potatoes for new potatoes or parsnips.
Swap your cauliflower cheese for steamed vegetables.
Swap your gravy for fruit sauces.
Swap your brandy butter sauce for low- fat custard.
Richard Taylor Personal Training Club
www.richardtaylorpt.co.uk
