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Christmas is undoubtedly the most magical time of year \u2013 a season filled with festivities, family, friends and most excitingly, food!<\/p>\n

From the endless tins of chocolate roses to Christmas pies, the creamy hot chocolates to celebratory champagne, it\u2019s no secret that the 12th month of the year is one of ultimate indulgence. We get it, it\u2019s difficult to resist the 4th serving of mothers homemade Christmas cake or the 5th pint of beer from your overly generous friends \u2013 tis\u2019 the season to be jolly after all. However, daily over-eating for a two month period is not healthy nor smart, for any of us!<\/p>\n

Christmas is often a time where we excuse ourselves from any exercise or diet plan we once had \u2013 even if that means bowing out of the gym 6 weeks prior to Christmas day. Its cold outside so you tuck away your trainers, replace them with fluffy socks and tell yourself that no amount of food can undo the hard work you\u2019ve put into your health and fitness journey so far this year.
\nWhilst I\u2019m here to be the bearer of bad news and tell you that yes – over indulgence of bad foods and a complete halt on exercise will have its consequences, I have accumulated a list a simple tips and tricks to get you through the Christmas period, foodly satisfied and guilt free.<\/p>\n

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Tip 1: Remember your goals<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"\"The first and possibly most important tip is to remind yourself of your fitness goals \u2013 think about how far you\u2019ve come and what you are working towards \u2013 the key is to remember these goals throughout the coming weeks. No one wants to spend the month of January undoing the damage of Christmas \u2013 its time consuming and with the overflow of \u201cnew resolution\u201d members about to enter your usually spacious gym on January 1st, extremely difficult. Get ahead of the game and keep progressing!<\/p>\n

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Tip 2: Schedule your Sessions<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"\"Schedule your training sessions. With Christmas being the most hectic time of year; family gatherings, work parties, last minute shopping, it can seem almost impossible to fit exercise into your busy day. This is where scheduling comes in handy \u2013 instead of abandoning your fitness routine altogether, try to adapt your training times around your festive plans. Set aside at least 15 minutes of exercise everyday \u2013 even if that\u2019s a 15 minute walk around the block. If your evenings are booked up, get up that small bit earlier and fit in a quick morning session \u2013 you\u2019ll thank yourself. If you\u2019re running short on time, consider quick fat-burning HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) which burns a crazy amount of calories per minute. Remember, two sessions a week are better than none.<\/p>\n

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Tip 3: Warm up for Winter<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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The cold and rainy weather is a common reason why people struggle to make it to the gym during the lead up to Christmas. People often choose to stay in, order their favourite takeaway and roast by the fire all evening \u2013 what could be better? Well, consider this \u2013 You complete an intense rewarding workout which naturally heats you right up, you then go home to that same crispy fire, hop into your warm pyjamas, tuck into a big fuelling meal and watch your favourite Christmas film, absolutely guilt free. If you really can\u2019t face the cold, remember that a home exercise is as good as any. There is plenty of indoor equipment that can be used to support an excellent workout \u2013 buy yourself a set of dumbbells, a resistance band and follow a home workout Youtube video.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t let the weather stop you \u2013 after all, exercise is the best way to keep warm during the cold season.<\/p>\n

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Tip 4: Food Prep & Portioning<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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\u201cMy eyes were bigger than my belly\u201d \u2013 a regretful phrase often spoken when we\u2019ve loaded too much food onto our plate and are most likely now struggling with a bad case of \u201cfood coma\u201d. Over-indulgence at Christmas may seem inevitable but this doesn\u2019t have to be the case. Don\u2019t worry we aren\u2019t here to rid all the happiness of Christmas by wiping out your foody luxuries, instead here\u2019s something to try: meal planning.
\nMeal planning is an excellent way to keep your healthy diet on track. If you know you have plans to spend the evening out enjoying a heavy 3 course Christmas dinner, make a conscious effort to prepare healthy breakfast and lunch meals \u2013 this way you won\u2019t feel as guilty come dinner time. Alternatively, be mindful of portion size \u2013 filling your plate with larger portions of healthy food and smaller portions of unhealthy options will make all the difference.<\/p>\n

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Tip 5: Learn to say No<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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Learning to say no \u2013 whether that\u2019s saying no to your fifth offering of chocolate pudding or to your 4th night out with that week, resisting temptation is key. This is where tip 1 comes into play \u2013 think about your goals. It\u2019s easy to get wrapped up in the fun of party season but remember that small changes can go a long way. Do not go back for seconds. If offered, say no and before you know it the platter is out of sight and out of reach \u2013 temptation is now eliminated. On a night out, don\u2019t be afraid to refuse drink offerings from friends or to take breaks from alcohol by substituting your double vodka with a glass of sparkling water and lemon. Drinking a lot of water on a night out will also save you a bad hangover the next morning \u2013 you\u2019re welcome!<\/p>\n

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Let\u2019s face it, the lead up to December 25th is a testing time for us all \u2013 and that includes all the fitness maniacs out there. So don\u2019t beat yourself up if your diet or exercise plan fall off track for a couple days. The key is to not give up on your health entirely by waiting out until the new year. Save yourself the hassle now, your \u201cNew year, new me\u201d self will thank you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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