Seperate yourself from the pack. Don’t be like everyone else by putting your health on hold through the holidays! Now is the best time to start your fitness journey! It’s fall, it’s cold, and no one is wearing tank tops at the moment! So imagine if you start now, get in shape while everyone else puts on the holiday weight, then boom spring hits and you are ALREADY in top shape! Wouldn’t that be nice?
Here’s why waiting for January could set you back!
1. Momentum is Precious – Keep It Going
- Consistency is Key: Just like a truck gaining speed, your fitness and nutrition efforts build momentum over time. Stopping now means you’ll have to work harder to regain your pace come January.
- Avoid the January Overwhelm: We all know it, every year in January gyms get crowed. Stick with your routine now, and you’ll be in an established rhythm, avoiding the new year resolution rush and the pressure.
2. Manageable Indulgences Over Major Overhauls
- 80/20 Rule: You will need to find the right balance for you, but a great starting point is the well known 80/20 rule. By sticking to your fitness and nutrition plan 80% of the time, you can still enjoy your holiday favorites without the guilt or the need for drastic measures later. The last thing you want to do is set yourself back a week of progress, due to 2 days of binge eating!
- Controlled Celebrations: Limit yourself. Learning to indulge within limits now will build habits that last well beyond the holidays, making future self-control far less daunting.
3. Holiday Stress and Your Secret Weapon
- Exercise is great for your mental: We are big on mental health at 3D Fitness. Use your workouts as a stress-buster during the inevitably hectic holiday season. Consistent exercise can keep you calm and collected amidst the chaos.
- Nutrition Affects Mood: Keeping up with a balanced diet helps stabilize your mood and energy levels, making holiday pressures more manageable.
4. The Gift of Health is Evergreen
- Set a Positive Example: Be the example of discipline in your circle. Encourage friends and family to join you in your commitment to health, turning holiday gatherings into opportunities for group activities and healthy meals.
- Holiday Specials: This is the time of the year to take advantage of holiday deals on nutrition and fitness products, and jump-start your goals with new gear or supplements.
5. Enter the New Year with Confidence
- No Starting Over: While others are dealing with the post-holiday slump, you’ll be continuing your journey without missing a beat, feeling proud and confident in your unwavering commitment.
- Celebrating Real Progress: Imagine celebrating not just a New Year, but the new accomplishments in your fitness and health journey. It is all about discipline! Stick to the plan and you will be happy with yourself for not slowing down or stopping your progress.
The truth is, the calendar is arbitrary—the dedication you’ve shown to your health and the pride you feel in your progress should not be tethered to the date. Let’s redefine the New Year’s resolution by resolving to not wait. Stick with your fitness and health plan through the holidays, and watch as you step into January with energy, strength, and a head start on those “New Year, New Me” goals. Your future self will thank you!
