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With the holidays in full swing, working out may be taking a backseat to everything else.\u00a0 It\u2019s hard to fit in social gatherings, shopping, exercising and everything else that needs be done within the same amount of time we used to have when we didn\u2019t have nearly as much to do!\u00a0 While letting our workouts slide seems like the best option to make some time, it really isn\u2019t the answer.\u00a0 Unfortunately,\u00a0it only takes about two weeks to start seeing a decline in our fitness<\/strong><\/a><\/b>\u00a0and it will take us twice as long to gain back our fitness as it will to lose it!<\/p>\n

Not wanting to lose all of the fitness gains we\u2019ve made, we want to make sure to find ways to fit exercise into our busy routines and stay healthy.\u00a0 While it\u2019s not always easy, there are some things we can do to make sure we stay fit through the holidays and still have time to get everything done.<\/p>\n

Here are\u00a05 ways to stay healthy through the holidays:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

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  1. Plan & Schedule<\/em><\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Make lists to stay organized and to help alleviate stress.\u00a0\u00a0We need to schedule our workouts just as we would schedule a family or friend get-together.\u00a0\u00a0Also, we need to have a plan for what we\u2019re going to do during each workout so our workouts are as efficient as possible.<\/li>\n
  2. \u00a0Have an At-Home Option<\/em><\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Whether you do your own combination of bodyweight exercises, have a TRX or use a workout DVD or YouTube video, have some workouts you can do at home.\u00a0\u00a0This will cut out travel time to the gym and still allow you to fit in your workout.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep Moving<\/em><\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 It\u2019s tempting to sit down and watch marathons of our favorite holiday movies or sporting events, but it\u2019s important to keep moving.\u00a0\u00a0We can enjoy our shows, but if we\u2019ve been sitting for too long we need to make sure to get up and move.\u00a0\u00a0We could even make a new holiday tradition and go for a family walk before a meal.<\/li>\n
  4. Remember it\u2019s a Holiday not \u201cHolimonth\u201d<\/a><\/b><\/em>\u00a0\u2013 While it may not be so bad to indulge for a day or two, indulging for the whole holiday season can lead to derailing our healthy routines.\u00a0\u00a0There may be sweets and other goodies everywhere, but we need to make sure to find our balance and try to only indulge on the actual holiday.<\/li>\n
  5. Find a Buddy or an Event<\/em><\/a><\/b>\u00a0\u2013 Sometimes having a reason other than your health to exercise can provide an incentive even during the craziest times of year.\u00a0\u00a0We need to find a workout buddy or sign up for an event.\u00a0\u00a0A workout buddy can keep us accountable because we feel bad cancelling and signing up for a run or other type of physical event provides extra motivation to keep up our training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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