Today is the last Christmas Survival Pack entry before Christmas. Here is a great article from gym ownwer and personal trainer Graeme Marsh. It's really straightforward advice but it will make a massive difference to your health this Christmas.
1. Give yourself a real break from the things you really need to escape from - texting, email, blackberry, IPOD, Laptop - do it all less, if at all and you will be surprised on how much better you will feel...really, the world won't end if your phone isn't on 24/7.
2. Take the time off to catch up on some sleep. Stay in bed till 9 or 10 in the morning a few days if you can and enjoy the rejuvenating benefits.
3. Go get some pampering of some sort. There are some great christmas deals out there for spa days and pamper treats. Go reward yourself for a change.
4. Keep up eating a decent breakfast, it will greatly stop you overeating through the rest of the day
5. Take advantage of the free time to get out and walk - if you are away then explore where you are, if you are staying put then go out and check out more of where you live. Enjoy the fresh air and burn some calories too.
6. Don't eat just for the sake of it. If you feel stuffed, don't feel you have to cram in more christmas pudding!
7. Keep to good habits, eat plenty of seasonal vegetables and good quality proteins as the basis of your meals.
8. Drink plenty of water every day - keep hydrated and happy!
9. Watch the picking - its constant snacking on not so great food choices that will cause problems and sneak in excess calories....
10. Don't obsess - its only a couple of meals over the holiday period so sit down and enjoy them with the company of good friends and family. We don't do that often enough....!
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