Christmas is just around the corner, Santa Claus will soon enter with his sack and fill the house with gifts. He brings back lamb, champagne, grapes and family dinners. Well, don’t worry, here we leave you some tips to keep our body healthy and thus have a fitness Christmas.
Apply as standard «At Christmas 0 excesses» is not realistic, nor is it necessary. Who doesn’t love enjoying a good Christmas dinner, nougat and marzipan? Throughout these days, there are Christmas commitments that do not make it possible to keep up with a good pace… and you know what? Esta bien! You must enjoy and give everything the time it deserves. Take proper advantage of these days to rest, recover energy and renew yourself internally.
here you have 10 healthy tips for Christmas
1. Decorate your house with Christmas and keep moving
This is something you practice every day with the daily hustle and bustle, but it’s especially important during the holidays. Don’t sit on the couch after eating, you can change the lights on the tree or take advantage of the day to go for a walk with friends. This way you will avoid feeling bloated and will help your body better process heavy meals these days.
2. Fast and optimal workouts
Do you have to make actual payment? Should you prepare New Year’s Eve dinner?
At Christmas time is upon us, but we know perfectly well that we can take 10-20 minutes to train and be active. We suggest you make a high intensity training or a calisthenics workout for 15 minutes. They can be done anywhere, you don’t have to go to a gym and you can get excellent results.
3. Keep your body hydrated
Did you know that sometimes we feel hungry when our body is really thirsty? With the large amounts eaten at Christmas, perhaps you are confusing the feeling you have with sitting. If drinking water is boring for you, I suggest you try special water flavorings. They come in many flavors and colors! Take advantage and give a touch of color to your drinks.
4. Santa Claus delivers all the gifts in one night, what about you?
If you can only train one day a week, take advantage of the time and do it productively. Train large muscle groups, they will consume more energy and the additional calories you can eat throughout the week will really go towards a good cause: muscle repair and recovery.
5. Treat yourself to cravings
Satisfy your appetites in a healthy way. You should take advantage of these dates to unload your brain from day to day life. There are many deliciously healthy recipes that can help satisfy temptation. here I leave you a recipe for chocolate and peanut nougat that is delicious.
Little trick: Satisfy yourself during times when there is greater caloric expenditure such as, for example: before training, or before a long day of Christmas shopping.
7. Cold and snow, lazy weather
Yes, we know, it is difficult to wake up in the morning because it is cold and also it is difficult to go running at night because it is very dark. But, if you keep telling yourself that it’s cold and dark you’re not going to get anywhere. Create motivations tailored to you: Complete your workout and eat that delicious Christmas breakfast, go to the gym and wear the tights that Santa Claus brought you, go out for a run and see what Christmas lights there are.
8. The magic of Christmas
Renew the classics. You can allow yourself to enjoy your favorites, those that may have more calories. The more it comes, the more you crave it and the harder it is to stop eating afterwards. Even so, you must know to what extent to consume them and, above all, enjoy them. Possible favorites: nougat, beef stew and marzipan. Cook it without excess oil or salt, combine them and create a healthy menu.
Breakfast: Sandwich with coffee and nougat
Fats: A cut of almond nougat
Protein: 60g turkey cold cuts
Carbohydrates: 60g whole wheat frying pan
Stimulant: American coffee
Food: Salad with Beef Stew
1st Plato: Green salad (to taste)
2nd Plate: Protein: 120g of red beef
Carbohydrates: 100g of potato
Dinner: Broccoli puree with sole al papillote
1st Plato: Broccoli puree (to taste)
2nd Plate: Protein: 120g sole en papillote
Fats: A marzipan
9. Train in a group
Do you have a group of friends that you train regularly? Don’t let your teammates relax and pull them along. Don’t let up when the nougat arrives. I encourage you to take advantage of these dates to train with a more Christmassy look. In addition to doing the routine, you will have some very refreshing laughs! Offer your group a fit dinner after your day. That’s how anyone trains at Christmas, right?
10. I’ve been good all year… Will you bring me gifts this year?
If you have been working throughout the year, you don’t have to worry. Remember the concept of “getting fat”, you may gain weight on the scale, but… is it really fat? They are probably kilos of retention and impurities that you can easily lose. Follow these tips, but above all, don’t get obsessed on these dates. You must relax and enjoy the magic of Christmas, this will be the greatest gift.
Don’t feel bad, the body needs to satisfy its desires to feel happy. Take advantage of it and your self-esteem will feel rewarded. When regularity arrives, you can return to your routine normally. It is always better to get out of that negative mentality, be positive.
put Creativity in your Christmas menus and adapt the training. Saving a few extra calories or burning a little more will always help you along the way, but it’s not crucial. Remember, It’s not about what you do right now, but what you do throughout the year. The best results take time!
My wishes for this Christmas? Enjoy and lots of Fitness.
Happy Holidays!
