Holiday FItness Tips

Do you feel stressed this month, more so than usual? Juggling year-end work responsibilities, kid's Christmas concerts and plays, and planning for all the holiday gatherings and parties?

Sound familiar? 🤔

The trick isn't to be consistently "on" or "off" your health & fitness game. It's about doing your absolute BEST at the moment and tweaking your strategy as needed. 🔄

Remember, it's your daily habits that construct the lifestyle you want. 🏋️‍♀️🥗

🍎 Opt for nutritious meals and skip on holiday treats that are not on the TOP of your treat list

🚶‍♀️ Grab those opportunities to move—be it a stroll or a quick workout

📅 Carve out 2-3 dedicated workout slots each week—make it non-negotiable!

💤 Aim for 7-8 hours of quality sleep

These small but significant steps don't just upgrade your health; they elevate your life! More energy, less stress, and an invigorating sense of strength and excitement for each day. 💪✨

Struggling to juggle it all? Maybe it's time to think about getting some help. 🗺️ A supportive professional fitness and/or nutrition coach can offer accountability, provide big-picture insights, and help tailor a plan that fits your unique life and goals. 🎯

So go ahead, cut yourself some slack and focus on what you can control today. Your future self will thank you. 🙏💕

How to Say “NO” around the holidays

🙈🙊🙉Is there any other time of the year that has more obligations built into it?

And the first thing that pays a price? Our stress levels.

Don’t fall into that trap this year.

➡️We have some strategies you can use to say NO that will help you have more time for the people, places, and events that matter most to you.

1. Be Direct. If it’s something that you really don’t want to do, be direct, honest, and kind.

When your schedule is full: “Thank you for the invitation, but I’m already overbooked.”

When you are being encouraged to eat foods that don’t align with your health goals: “No thanks — but everything I’ve eaten has been delicious!”

2. Suggest an alternative. When “no” isn’t quite right, find a middle ground.

When you don’t want to attend yet another food- or alcohol-focused event: “I’d love to get together, what if we set a time to go for a walk instead?”

When you are asked to bring homemade goodies for the office buffet: "I'd like to bring something, but I won't have time to bake. Can I bring in something from H.E.B?"

3. Offer a raincheck. When something competes with your priorities – e.g., spending more time at home creating your own traditions — or you are overbooked.

“This sounds fantastic, but I can’t make it happen. Let’s get together after the New Year.”

🙃Remember: Every time you say "no" to something that doesn’t fit your own goals, schedule, or priorities, you’re actually saying "YES" to those goals and priorities!

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Here are 8 Reasons NOT to Slack This Month 👇

📣PSA: Staying up late, eating too much sugar, and skipping your workouts will NOT feel good!

We're not saying you shouldn’t enjoy some treats and have some fun, but a whole month of festivities can leave you feeling… not very festive.

Here are 8 Reasons NOT to Slack This Month 👇

1. You could lose ground. Taking an extended break from your regular routine can mean losing some of your hard-won progress.

2. Staying healthy. Regular workouts and a healthy diet help boost your immune system — super important this time of year!

3. More stress. Being active helps lift your mood, lower your stress level, and battle anxiety.

4. Bad nights of sleep. When you’re not as active and/or overdoing it with food and beverages, it can put a damper on how much sleep you get — as well as your sleep quality.

5. Less energy. When you eat a nutritious diet and stay active, it raises your energy level.

6. Blood sugar swings. Eating sugary holiday treats can send your blood sugar up, giving you a quick boost of energy followed by a crash. Exercise helps regulate this.

7. Tummy Troubles. Overeating — or eating rich food — can be hard on your digestive system. Exercise can help boost your digestion.

8. You’ll lose momentum. Once you break a routine, it can be hard to get back into it. A better bet: if you can’t stick with your full routine, do a mini version of it so you stay in the habit.

Staying committed to health and fitness during December may require some effort, but it’s SO WORTH IT. 💯

What’s your game plan for staying healthy this holiday season? Let us know! 👇