Holidays Making You Lazy? 10 Tips to Get Back on Track

Dec. 19, 2013— -- intro:It's a tricky time of year. Thanksgiving and Hanukkah are in the past, Christmas is on the horizon, and our stomachs are in a perpetual state of full. Whether it's goodies at the latest holiday party or the first batches of fudge and gingerbread cookies, you're probably filling up more than you normally do. There's nothing wrong with a little indulgence this time of year—who can resist a cup of peppermint hot chocolate? However, it can be extremely hard to get going for your daily jog or yoga class with a belly full of holiday spirit.

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Try to resist the urge to get lazy! It is always important to get your exercise in, but it is especially important during a season where you will be eating more (or a lot more) than usual. I know what you're thinking–I'm already off the bandwagon! I might as well wait until January to start back up with my fitness regime. Nope, the time to get back at it is now! Here are 10 tips to get your fitness back on track during the holiday season.

quicklist: 1 category: 10 Tips to Get Back on Track title:1. Start ASAP.url:text: The longer you are sedentary, the harder it is to get your body moving again. Don't wait until January 1st to start working out again. Chances are you'll be a little hungover that day anyways. Get back to your gym/pool/classes/runs now! Exercise tonight! Even if it's a short walk and a set of crunches. Do something to get your body and mind back in the game as soon as possible.

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quicklist: 2 category: 10 Tips to Get Back on Track title:2. Think of it as stress relief.url:text: The holiday season can be extremely stressful. There are a million errands to run, a million presents to buy on a tight budget, and a million people to see. "I don't have enough time" seems like a good enough excuse to skip the gym, right? Wrong. Think of exercising as your stress reliever, because after all, it's a great one. You just spent all day at work, followed by a chaotic trip to Toys R Us. Working out is a great way to clear your mind and sweat out your anxieties.

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quicklist: 3 category: 10 Tips to Get Back on Track title:3. Social hour.url:text: Now is the time of year when we often get together with our long lost relatives and friends. Your old college roommate wants to catch up. Your cousin is in town for 2 weeks and is dying to see you. Combine this social time with something active. Chat as you walk laps around the high school track then jog on over to the local coffee shop. Invite them to your Pilates class and then grab lunch. Not only will it make exercising more fun, your friend will be impressed by your dedication to fitness during this busy season.

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quicklist: 4 category: 10 Tips to Get Back on Track title:4. Just go.url:text: The longer you are away from your fitness routine, the more you build it up in our mind. You dread that 3-mile run more and more with each passing day, knowing it will feel harder and harder. My advice? Stop overthinking it, and just go for it. Take that first step. Show up at the gym. Lace on your running shoes. Get out there.

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