Yesterday we talked about why we gain weight over the holidays and that seems to be all we talk about this time of year when it comes to health and fitness. So today I want to talk about why Christmas time is good for you! Here is an article that I found online that I've added to!
6 Reasons Why Christmas is Good for You
Christmas is renowned as a season of goodwill - but bad health habits. For many people, the good work done health-wise in the previous 12 months can disappear in a combination of rich food, loafing in the lounge and copious amounts of alcohol.
Nevertheless, there are many ways to turn the Christmas period into a time when your health can flourish, especially with the help of a personal trainer! With the party circuit in full swing, here is why December doesn’t have to be a season of stress and strain.
Nevertheless, there are many ways to turn the Christmas period into a time when your health can flourish, especially with the help of a personal trainer! With the party circuit in full swing, here is why December doesn’t have to be a season of stress and strain.
6. Time Spent With Family & Friends
Through out the year we are all very busy people with careers, family, obligations and hobbies that we rarely make time to spend with our family and friends. So Christmas time provides the perfect excuse to make the time! By spending time together with the people you care about you relax, unwind and reconnect which recharges your batteries for another year.
5. Christmas TV is so bad you'll want to get active
It may be tempting to plump yourself in front of the TV for days on end watching endless repeats of Mary Poppins, Top of the Pops and the Queen's Speech (this is obviously a British article). This year's line-up of TV trash is more desperate than ever, so get outdoors, enjoy the fresh winter air and get some exercise.
4. Lots of vegetables with Christmas dinner
Sprouts get neglected for the rest of the year, but at Christmas everyone can benefit from their nutritional goodness. That's not mentioning the mountains of carrots, potatoes, peas and the rest. Five a day? Try ten an hour at Christmas dinnertime. Just ease off on the gravy.
Sprouts get neglected for the rest of the year, but at Christmas everyone can benefit from their nutritional goodness. That's not mentioning the mountains of carrots, potatoes, peas and the rest. Five a day? Try ten an hour at Christmas dinnertime. Just ease off on the gravy.
3. Time to relax
With long weekends away from work in the offing at Christmas and New Year, Christmas 2012 is sure to be a great chance to unwind. Getting all those little tasks at home out of the way and taking time out to do whatever you want, or just absolutely nothing, is a brilliant way to de-stress ready for the challenges of 2013.
With long weekends away from work in the offing at Christmas and New Year, Christmas 2012 is sure to be a great chance to unwind. Getting all those little tasks at home out of the way and taking time out to do whatever you want, or just absolutely nothing, is a brilliant way to de-stress ready for the challenges of 2013.
2. Long walks in the snow
As the weather worsens, it is tempting to stay indoors appreciating central heating systems. But taking a walk - especially when snow is falling - can be invigorating as well as good exercise. Even the least scenic routes can be turned into winter wonderlands with snow and Christmas lights, while the most beautiful journeys are given an extra edge.
As the weather worsens, it is tempting to stay indoors appreciating central heating systems. But taking a walk - especially when snow is falling - can be invigorating as well as good exercise. Even the least scenic routes can be turned into winter wonderlands with snow and Christmas lights, while the most beautiful journeys are given an extra edge.
1. Motivation to join a gym
Despite the possible body and mind benefits December has to offer, the temptations to indulge in less than healthy activities often prevails. Never fear though, as January offers the opportunity to put it all behind you and join a gym, providing plenty of incentives for people eager to get back into shape after Xmas excess.
Despite the possible body and mind benefits December has to offer, the temptations to indulge in less than healthy activities often prevails. Never fear though, as January offers the opportunity to put it all behind you and join a gym, providing plenty of incentives for people eager to get back into shape after Xmas excess.
Stay Healthy!
Andrea :)
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