Do me (and yourself) a favor! Take a sec and relax your shoulders and your jaw. Right now!
Then, draw in a nice slow breath … and feel those muscles relax even MORE.
Forget everything on your to-do list (for just a second). What are you doing for YOU today?
A LOT of people put their fitness & health on the back burner this time of year.
“I’ll start again after the New Year,” they say.
And I’m not just talking about weight gain … it’s about how you feel in your body every day – mind, body, and spirit!
When you stick with your healthy habits (workouts, healthy diet, 7-8 hours of sleep a night, etc.), you just plain FEEL better.
You have fewer cravings … your immune system works better … you are in a better mood … your self-esteem goes up … and you enjoy life more! And I can’t think of a better gift to yourself (and your loved ones!) for the holidays than that 🙂
So schedule those workouts … and double down on healthy food choices. It really will make a huge difference for you starting TODAY. Remember: Don’t let the urgent get in the way of the important – because YOU and YOUR needs are important.
REFERENCES:
- www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2016/december/new-statistics-reveal-nations-level-of-inactivity-and-overindulgence-over-christmas
- www.thefitrv.com/fitness-tips/dont-be-a-holiday-statistic-how-to-exercise-through-the-chaos
- https://exerciseright.com.au/importance-of-exercise-festive-season
