Our success can be drawn back to the level of commitment to the little things, here’s what you can do to stay on track.

Keep your Routine.

One of the main causes associated with stress and weight gain is a reduction in structure. When daily routines no longer exist we feel out of place. Setting aside 30-minutes at the end of each day to plan the next provides structure to your agenda and keeps you focused on your goals. Having this routine will help you stay on track with your diet, prioritise your sleep, and provide a framework so you can make decisions based on your priorities.

Test a New Year Resolution.

We are all guilty of making a new year’s resolution and then only sticking to it for a month, a week, or 2 days. A great way to get ahead is start our new year’s resolutions early – and see if we can stick to it during a challenging period. This will help you stay on track during the holidays, create healthy habits before the new year hits and test your discipline during a period of high motivation to succeed. Whether your resolution is to drink less, workout more, or eat better, its never too early to kick start good habits.

Don’t Graze.

Some people are ‘grazers’, whether through skipping meals, boredom, or nibbling whilst preparing the evening meal. The trouble with grazing is that it isn’t physically or psychologically satisfying. It’s often mindless and small bits of food here and there that don’t satiate us, causing us to look for more food.

Don’t kid yourself each time you pop food into your mouth that ‘it’s only a mouthful’- those nibbles add up and will have a huge impact on how you look, feel and perform over the holidays. Be wary of forgetting what you’ve eaten too- this can be easy to do if you have a tendency to graze.

Stay Active.

Your weekly level of physical activity has a significant impact on how you feel, perform and manage your weight. Increasing your physical activity level will also make you less likely to make poor food choices as it keeps you focused on your training goals. This doesn’t mean you don’t have rest days – they’re essential for progress and growth, but incorporating workouts into your holiday schedule is the best approach to burning fat, maintaining your fitness, and feeling great!