 | Hey Team, Indulging in the extra carbs and one or two (or four) desserts is nothing to be ashamed of. Gone are the days where we’re beating ourselves up to enjoy a holiday and eating more calories than we burned. In fact, the way I see it, you strategically geared up to crush your workout the next morning. If there’s ever time to throw your program out the window and go for a new PR in the rack, it surely must be the days following Thanksgiving. If you’ve been slow to return to the gym post-holiday, fear not, for returning to routine is within reach. Here are three ways to get back on track after you’ve given yourself the holiday you deserved: - Hydrate: It’s time to flush the system. Aim for eight cups of water a day, with your first being right when you wake up. Your body does a lot when you sleep. It repairs muscles, organs and cells, and serves as the most effective (and cheapest) recovery tool. Hormones and proteins are released—hence why sleeping is crucial to muscle gains—and toxins are flushed from the brain. Starting the day with warm or room temperature water (with a dash of salt) helps restore electrolyte balance from the execution of these processes. And, if you or the cook went a little salty on Thanksgiving, it’s important to counteract the excess sodium. Water is the way.
- Move: Shocker, I know. Remember, set the timer for 5 minutes to give yourself a fighting chance. 99% of the time you’re going to be inclined to stay moving past the initial five. If you’re still not feeling it, lower the intensity or opt for a walk. The important thing to accomplish is blood flow. Turn off the TV, it’ll be there when you’re done. Go move in a way that feels good and gain momentum.
- Eat Clean, Bro: Ah, alas, the hardest to reel in. Once the sugar train starts, it’s tough to reach for the emergency brake. Snap the cycle by prioritizing protein and fibrous foods, both of which provide you with the highest nutrients and keep you fuller, longer—perhaps the leftover green beans that got the short end of the stick against their matchup with potatoes. I hear their tears from the back of the fridge.
Chasing goals is a full-time job, but getting to the finish line requires a few breaks. Get back to work with our best offer ever on Signature + Elite, ending soon. Until next time. 👋 | | | Danielle Bitts
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