Holiday season is right around the corner, which means temptation is creeping along too. Lynsee Hee Kyeong, an International Fitness and Lifestyle Influencer, motivates and inspires women to create positive and healthy lives. Lynsee showcases healthy recipes, workout routines, motivational advice, and tips for staying fit, on her YouTube channel. We reached out for some tips on how to stay healthy during the busiest time of year.
- Make a Plan
Writing down your workouts for the week, including exact times and days, will help hold you accountable for achieving your fitness goals during the holiday season. Sometimes we tend to get so caught up in our busy schedules or parties, that we forget to take time to care for our bodies.
- Workout in the Morning
Personally, exercising early in the morning helps set the tone for my day. It also allows you to get your body moving, and endorphins released. Therefore, working out in the morning triggers a positive feeling in the body which gives you the energy you need to conquer anything. (Read: 5 Tips to Switch to a Morning Workout Routine)
- Bring Healthy Dishes to Gatherings
Rather than bringing high-fat or calorie-packed dishes to those holidays parties, opt for healthy options. It’s also quite simple to create delicious dishes with healthy ingredients. For example, energy balls, turkey bacon wrapped dates, grilled chicken skewers with a peanut sauce, etc. You can easily swap coconut oil in place of butter, stevia for sugar, almond flour for white flour, or almond milk for dairy milk.
- Moderation is Key
Despite every human’s desire to indulge in all of the holiday treats or cocktails in life, it can also be a diet killer. If you are going to indulge, have that moment but don’t overindulge. Champagne is an 80-calorie option if you are going to have a glass or two at a party.
- Stay Hydrated
Dehydration can increase cravings, so make sure you’re drinking plenty of water during the holidays. Your body needs to consume half of its body weight in ounces each day. For example, if you weigh 125 pounds, drink at least 62.5 ounces each day.
- Do it with Friends
Everything is better with friends! It can be hard to stay on track during the holidays, so develop an accountability group or recruit a friend to join you for your workouts. Join a group fitness class, sign up for a 5K, or host a workout session that includes a little holiday party afterwards (with healthy treats and drinks). Fitness doesn’t have to be dreadful. Make it fun, and enjoy yourself. (Try these classes: 8 Miami Fitness Classes You Can Try For Free)
- Evaluate Yourself
Make it a point to continually track your progress during the holidays, so you can decipher whether or not you are closer to your fitness goals. Tracking your body weight, measurements, and gains/losses will help you maintain focus and stay motivated. I like to record progress every week for solidity.
- Eat
Don’t deprive yourself just because you ate that slice of cheesecake at your company’s holiday party, or had 12 cookies at your friend’s Secret Santa gathering. If you indulged the night before, wake up with a new mindset. Consume nutrient-dense meals, incorporating lean proteins, plenty of greens, and healthy fats. Don’t stress or overthink it.
- Stay Consistent
Consistency is important not only during the holiday season, but every day. It’s a major key to success, so make sure you stick to your plan and commit yourself fully to achieving those goals.
- Increase the Intensity Once per Week
Once a week, take a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) class or hit up your local boxing gym to get your body moving actively. These type of workouts will not only break up the monotony of working out, but they will allow your fitness level to excel and set you up for an incredible beginning of the new year.Make sure to follow Lynsee Hee Kyeong on Instagram, YouTube and visit her site: www.stylebylynsee.com
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