Holidays

The worst time of the year...for losing weight.

Every holiday season, for several reasons, I tend to gain weight. It's cold so the body tries to insulate itself (I often find myself hungrier than usual). In addition, things come up--one after another--that divert attention away from your fitness goals. Family gatherings, travel, shopping, semester finals, projects, planning and on and on and on. While all of these things are important, do not let them interfere with your progress! Remember that after the holiday season, you will be left by yourself looking in the mirror. Don't let the holidays be an excuse. If you remain persistent, you won't be kicking yourself later while making New Year's resolutions.

Find the time to work out and eat right. You will be more active this time of year with all the walking around, looking at things and buying others. But this does not count as a valid substitute for exercise. Remember that. Also remember that your dedication will help others stay motivated for losing weight too. Believe it or not, success is contagious; unfortunately, so is failure. Just keep doing what you have been doing and I will do the same.

If you have not done it yet, make sure you plan your next short-term goals. These are important to tide you over for your big breakthroughs. Without smaller goals, you can starve yourself emotionally, succumb to despair and quit. Do not let this time of joy turn into one of sorrow. Understandably, you may have to make small sacrifices here and there when it comes to trips to the gym or your diet. Just make sure they remain small. For now, I am content with my new workout regimen which I have altered once again:

Day 1 - Upper Body
Day 2 - Cardio
Day 3 - Rest
Day 4 - Lowe Body
Day 5 - Cardio Rest
Day 6 - Rest
Day 7 - Upper Body

When the new year draws closer, I will post my next set of goals.

Until then..