Get Back on Track, Quickly

When it comes to working out and eating nutritiously, falling off the wagon is not the problem. Staying off the wagon IS the problem!

People that exercise regularly (and even extremely fit people) miss workouts and eat like defiant pigs every now and then, too.

But, fit people don't turn 1 missed training session into an entire WEEK of missed training sessions.

They don't let a holiday weekend of high calories and too many baked goods become a week of poor nutritional choices.

The difference between people who succeed and get the results they desire and the people who spin their wheels and never seem to become fit, is how quickly the fit and/or future fit people get back on track!

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During these holiday periods, it's likely many of you will loosen up the nutritional reigns. That's okay, but after the holiday season, button that up and get back on track.

Better yet, during this month, eat less snacks, focus on eating eggs, protein shakes, or Greek yogurt (high protein, low prep-time foods) during the days to allow yourself a little extra runway (and forgiveness) on those big holiday meals and desserts that you may find yourself eating at night.

Another tip: continue to prioritize exercise during these times. I know. I know....nobody wants to hear that. But, if diet is going to be off, make sure to move daily. That's my personal favorite way to deal with gluttonous eating. Heck, I can eat donuts and baked goods with the best of 'em. But I make sure to do at least a little exercise every single day. No matter what. It gives me some grace, especially during vacations or holidays. 

10-30 minutes of basic resistance exercise and/or some form of cardio every day goes a long ways – in the short term – to offset less than ideal eating. It can be as simple as 2-3 sets of pushups, pullups, squats, and lunges, along with 30-60 minute walks every day. Or it can be quick, gym sessions. The options are limitless.

If you are at a loss of how to structure quick productive workouts, check out my website 30minutephysique.com where I spend literally hundreds of articles sharing, writing about, and promoting productive muscle, strength, and conditioning routines that take around 30 minutes and often much less. 

10 minutes every day is much better than 0 minutes most days.

Hold yourself accountable. Eat well, exercise regularly, and when you do enjoy yourself too much – don't beat yourself up – get back on the wagon as soon as possible.