The craziness of the holiday season concerns me with many ditching their workouts for shopping and parties. I get concerned because I was that girl! I was the one to ditch all workout for the shopping and definitely the parties! Every year I would put on and extra 10 -20 pounds and fight to get it off in January! Some of you may think "no way can a person put on that many pounds over the holidays!" It is true and I did it! There are SO many temptations this time of year...we have holiday shopping and quick eats. We have the fun parties with family and great friends, add on the cocktails, all those fun desserts and appetizers, and then the delicious main meals! The biggest temptation of all is making excuses on why you cannot work out! Don't fall in to the easily tempted...or go ahead and say hello to those unwanted pounds!
You'll be able to manage your weight better if you start an exercise routine NOW or continue doing the one your already in! No wants to carry around an extra 10-15lbs. That is the average weight gain over the holidays! Remember that is an average you CAN gain more. I have seen people gain up to 30lbs from October through December! It is really scary and so bad for your body!
Exercise is not only good to help you keep your weight down, and your body healthy, but it is a great stress reliever too! The holidays can be stressful, whether it is dealing with the crazy holiday drivers and shoppers to maybe dealing with your crazy family--exercise with keep your mind off things and you will feel so much better! It surprises me when so many people wake up at 4AM to shop but refuse to set the alarm to do something REALLY good for them-workout! The exercise with not only relieve some stress but will give you the extra energy boost you will need to to multitask and get through that crazy "to do list".
Don't gain that extra holiday weight this year! Even if you just maintain your weight over the holidays you will be in a better place! Working out through the season will help you FEEL and LOOK so much better bringing in the New Year! It will feel so much better bringing in the New year with a new you! You are the only one that can do it! We will give you the tools and help you if you need it but you have to show up for class, workout, have fun, and eat better! Lets make this holiday season be the best one ever! Have a great day!
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