Feasting, Fitness, and Finding Balance: Navigating the Holiday Season
Holiday season means loads of food and less training. But there’s always the nagging thoughts of putting on weight and feeling bad.
where life meets fitness
Holiday season means loads of food and less training. But there’s always the nagging thoughts of putting on weight and feeling bad.
Reflecting on a recent trip, and the stark deviation from usual fitness and nutrition regimen. It is different from rest and recovery and takes a physical toll, but the experience is important.
Is it so important to eat healthy when exercising or the other way around that you absolutely cannot do one without the other?
Yes, the gym is closed and yes, ten days is a long time. But rest is important, and you don’t need a gym to exercise.
The annual stats my gym sends me, although not completely definitive do have their uses. Have I achieved my goals?
The emotional rollercoaster that accompanies the fluctuations and going from large clothes back to large sized clothes. Is it just a matter of perspective?
Thanksgiving or no Thanksgiving, it’s good to be thankful. Being thankful doesn’t conflict with being hungry for more. It can be a platform to build on in tricky situations.
The fitness mistake I made all those years ago still has lasting consequences today. However, I have no regrets. I lost the weight and am physically strong, fit, and healthy. But maybe others can learn from it.
Less has always been a tough concept for me. The more I get into it, the more I want to do. Fitness is about finding what works for you. Here’s why I’ve decided this is my next challenge.
I’ve probably gotten too comfortable with the uncomfortable. A small push in the right direction reminded me of my deeper motivations.
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