A few days after the ''New Year'' It might seem so hard to get back to workouts. However it's not impossible if you have he right motivation and attitude. But first, you have to know that there is a real disorder called SAD which effects many of us with a depression due to lack of light in winter in addition to the depressions we feel from eating too much over the holidays, guilt of not working out due to family and friend gatherings as well as having a hard time returning to a healthy schedule.
You may feel like you are lifting your feet out of quicksand but the only way to avoid the depths of these depressing holes by returning to some activity in your life. Workout time is time for you which is justified because it is healthy. If you cannot see yourself getting into the old routine then look into some new activities to try out. Not only for the body but the mind, you must continue exercise.
Have a nice weekend! :)
You may feel like you are lifting your feet out of quicksand but the only way to avoid the depths of these depressing holes by returning to some activity in your life. Workout time is time for you which is justified because it is healthy. If you cannot see yourself getting into the old routine then look into some new activities to try out. Not only for the body but the mind, you must continue exercise.
- Stop feeling so guilty: despite your best intentions to stick to your diet plan during holidays, you couldn't...Big deal! But here's a secret, non of us really can!
You need to ditch any guilt you feel and stop beating yourself up about it. Feeling guilty about overeating is wasted energy, spend that energy doing something productive instead. - Find a partner: finding a partner before starting a regular workout routine has miraculous effects. Besides sharing the proper interests and goal, you'll be also motivating each other. Alone you might be feel temptations of spending the day in bed. However a ''workout buddy'' might have the power to encourage you to fun exercise for the desired result, the time goes by faster, you and your partner can celebrate every few weeks after you've achieve some of your goals and you'll be less likely to cancel your workout sessions.
- Start moving right now: Begin with a 20 min daily walk and 3 basic exercises. There is no excuse to not do at least this much.You even can workout while Watching TV
- Try a new activity you have always wanted, join golf class, pilates, yoga or dance classe. The excitement from participating in something you have always wanted to try will get you motivated!
- Start watching your diet: Pick olives and nuts for good fats and choose lean proteins. Add salad to your daily life. Eat frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. If you’ve got extra food around the house from the holidays donate those boxes of food to poor people.Why keep unhealthy, calorie loaded food around to tempt you?
- Keep the alcohol down to one glass per day with/after dinner at most. Red wine is said to be highest in positive nutrients although more than a glass then makes it a negative!
- Drink a lot of water: Flush out those ‘''Holiday'' toxins and fats with pure water.
- Music: Music is one of the basic accessories to complete workout session. Because ofits effect to motivate you to achieve your goals it can also serve as the best means to turn an exhausting session into a fun activity. Choose your playlist with good care and include songs that would boost your energy.
- Be reasonable and reset your goals: Sometimes you just lost sight of your goals or have set your goals too high. A goal of “I’m never gonna eat pizza again” may be too strict for you and cause you to overindulge, using a holidays as an excuse to ditch your diet plan.
- Schedule: It is also useful to analyze your schedule and look for a workout that can be embedded in your busy days.
And here are some more ideas: Fun and creative ways to burn more calories
Have a nice weekend! :)
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