How To Get Back on Track After the Holiday Season
The holiday season is meant to be enjoyed, it's a time to relax and recharge and spend time with your loved ones, filled with celebrations and lots of food! You may have found yourself eating more than you usually would, consuming heavier carbs and sweets and missing gym sessions for holiday events, parties and catch-ups.
If you've been overindulging during the holiday season, don't worry. You are not alone. Plus, life is all about balance! Here are our quick and easy tips on how to get back on track after the holiday season.
1. Eat and workout on a schedule
Creating a routine and schedule for both your meals and workouts is a great way to get back or start a routine. Create a grocery list, a meal plan and exercise schedule for your goals so you know what to expect during the week. Having a set guide and routine that you've committed yourself too gives you less room to make excuses and not get back on track.
2. Meal prep
Taking one day out of the week to plan, prepare and have your meals on hand during the way is proven to help you keep on track during the week! Having healthy meals on hand gives you no need to buy take away or choose options not aligned with your goals. You have way more control over what you eat and you don't have to spend time thinking or stressing about what you have to eat during the week!
Alternatively, you can make an extra serving at dinner to pack for lunch the next day if you prefer freshly cooked meals. It will also help you to save money and stick to a budget. The key is to find what works best for you, and stick to it!
3. Base your catch-ups around activities
Not even catch up or group gathering has to include food. It is common for social events to cross over into the new year. Why not change it up in the new year! Activities include getting outdoors for a walk, heading to the beach, having a board or card game night, watch a movie or hosting dinner at yours! Having home-cooked meals gives you more control and allows you to know what exactly is going into your meal! Plus, cooking together can be a lot of fun.
4. Rethink your drink
More often than not, you would not have drunk as much water as your body is used to. This results in slight dehydration and can definitely affect how you feel and your body’s normal function. The easiest way to curb your appetite and cravings is to sip water instead of sugary drinks. It can seem like every health tip ever suggested, tells you to drink more water.
There are many good reasons for this. Drinking extra water especially after the holiday season flushes out toxins and can make you feel instantly better. Water also supports metabolism and digestion and can help to naturally control your appetite making it even easier to get back on track with your diet. Aim to drink between 2 to 2.5 litres per day (around 8 to 10 cups).
5. Add extra protein into your diet
Proteins are an essential macronutrient that help to build and repair muscle, support normal blood sugar levels and provide a sustainable source of energy. This makes it essential to add an extra serve of protein when you’re getting back on track!
It is super easy to incorporate some extra protein into your diet. Adding a good, high-quality protein powder will keep you satiated and fuller for longer. At Amazonia, we have a variety of different ranges of plant-based proteins to support your fitness and lifestyle goals. Click here to shop our range of proteins.
