11/12/2023
As Christmas is approaching some people may be finding that the small voices in their head are coming back. This could be due to everyone eating and drinking a lot more, not having as much time to go to the gym or do a class which they usually do- this can be such a scary thought for some people. The guilt starts to come in which then can sometimes lead to your mood being down.
This time of year, is one of the most popular time to eat more than you should, to drink more than you should and to spend more time with family and friends. Doing this ISN’T going to ruin your progress that you have achieved, taking time off the gym ISN’T going to make all your gains disappear- it will actually do you the world of good as this will help your body recover/ rest which then will let you push yourself more when your back at it.
However it is still a scary thought eating more and working out less so here is some tips to try and help you through the last few weeks of this year:
- Get out for a wee walk throughout the festive period if you’re unable to get to the gym, this will help you get moving and clear your head of any negative thoughts.
- Spend more time with your friends and family. If you know that you can get quite down at this time of year due to maybe the fear of eating a lot more than usual or not working out as much, try and be with your friends and family more as this will help push any ‘guilty’ feelings you may have/ get (even though there’s nothing to feel guilty for)
- Have a goal set up for when you’re able to get back to the gym, write down a plan that you will be doing when you’re back into a routine.
- And most importantly enjoy yourself! I know how hard it can be but we are only here once, don’t let those little voices in your head ruin your time at Christmas! You can get back to it once the craziness stops🧡
