Smashing Your Goals Without Sacrificing Christmas
By: Dave Feather
Tags: Fitness Tips, Weight Loss, Christmas, Fitness, Healthy Lifestyle

Even if it does look and feel different, Christmas season is in full swing and I’ve had the “how can I stay on track” question a few times now.

The best bit of advice I can give is to relax, take a break, enjoy the food and festivities.

Zoom out and look at the bigger picture — it’s what we do most of the time that matters more than what we do for some of the time.

It’s normal for people to gain weight at this time of year! Accept it and don’t give yourself a hard time. The memories you make over the festive period last longer than any weight that may be gained.

With my 1–2–1 guys we already had chats about how they want to treat Christmas as we progress into the new year

- Some want to just forget about “fitness” and enjoy Christmas… that’s fine

- Some want to stay on track and make progress… again… that’s fine too

You shouldn’t feel judged for whichever choice you make…

However there is another option… and this is the one I like to choose… and it’s kinda the best of both worlds. Plus is mega simple, so simple that most people don’t do it

It’s called balance… I know, boring right?

But seeing as “energy balance” determines if we lose or gain weight… it make sense to apply it?

Essentially we’re just going to try and spend a bit more time moving, make a few smart choices and then you’re free to enjoy Christmas, whilst staying on track without the “all or nothing” approach

Here’s a few of my top tips… just sorry there’s nothing that groundbreaking about them, everyone overcomplicates this fitness stuff.

# “I’m Walking In The Air”

Why not get outside for a quick brisk walk in the fresh air. Call a family member or a friend you can’t see this year and have a catch up

#2 — “One Word, 2 Syllables”

… Yup that Christmas classic… Charades! Get up and move with some Christmas classic games! Charades, Twister are a couple of great options

#3 — “Step into Christmas”

Standing burns twice as many calories a sitting, so if you’re sitting around having a chat why not switch that for standing

#4 — “May your Days Be Merry and Bright”

Make smart Alcohol choices. Single shot clear spirits with a low calorie or zero calorie mixer are a much lower calorie choice over beer and wine. Try for a 1–2–1 ratio with water i.e for ever alcoholic beverage you consume, have a glass of water after.

#5 — Stuffing

If you know you’re going to have a big blow out meal, why not try skipping one of your other meals on that day. Enjoy your food but eat mindfully.

Simple right?

Take your time, enjoy the food and company you’re in and if you feel stuffed, there’s no need to keep forcing more in “because it’s Christmas”, until you feel uncomfortable… easier said than done I know

If you think that’s simple, you should see how simple I’ve made the muscle building process with my FREE Muscle Building Secrets Blackbook here https://www.dave-feather.com/musclebuildingsecrets

Anyway… whatever you choose

I’m excited to help you smash your goals in 2021

And…

Merry Christmas

Dave Feather

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