How to Survive the Holidays

ok I know the holidays are over, but still some useful info for you guys!

Josh

People Gain 5-10 Pounds During the Holidays & Most Never Lose It

1) Work Out Early in the Day. Work out as early as you possibly can. All the distractions & parties in the afternoon & evening can build up & before you know it you can’t make it to the gym. If you work out early, you get it over with, you stay on track & you don’t have to worry about it.

2) Break A Sweat Every Day. Whether you’re running for 30 minutes or lifting weights, getting a daily sweat by keeping the intensity high is the key to staying fit & on track.

3) Plan in Advance. Know when you’re going to do your work out & make sure to have options to allow you to get your workouts done quickly. Exercise is such a huge stress reliever, something we all need & we need it even more at this time of year.

4) Do Interval Training. High-Intensity Interval Training is scientifically proven to burn NINE TIMES more fat than the long, slow & boring aerobic training alternative. If you don’t know how to do interval training, get with a trainer to show you the ropes.

5) Listen to Dr. Seuss. Use the green, eggs & ham plan during all non-holiday meals. Eat at least a fist-worth of green vegetables & lean proteins with healthy fats filling the gaps as much as possible every 2-3 hours. This is going to keep your glycogen or carb tank low as possible so you’ll have more leeway when you eat those mashed potatoes, stuffing & pumpkin pie.

6) Eat Early & Eat Often. It’s important to start your engine for the day with some protein. I suggest something like eggs or oatmeal, yogurt & nuts for breakfast. Eat often by keeping nutrient dense snacks around such as protein powder, chicken/turkey jerky, granola bars, nuts, dried fruit & string cheese. Now you’re less likely to overeat at parties or do any late night binging after running around like crazy all day.

7) Stay Hydrated. We often confuse thirst for hunger so drink water to control your appetite. Raise your metabolism by drinking 2 cups of cold water first thing in the morning. You’ll also re-hydrate your body after 8 hours of sleepy dehydration.

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