November 21, 2011 The turkey that stuffed me
Holy turkey day am I jacked about Thanksgiving! Sure, it’s probably the second biggest day of sheer gluttony right after the Super Bowl, but aside from the exquisite palette pleasing picks behind cornucopias of fake gourds, there’s so much more to be thankful for.
Breaking from the every day monotony of any routine can provide much-needed stress relief and the opportunity to re-group and set new goals.
With Thanksgiving on a Thursday, there’s no doubt going to be all kinds of exceptions made as “dieters” break for the weekend to indulge in everything pumpkin-ey and pie-ey. And in the grand scheme of things, why not snack a little sweetly during the holidays? But can you do so without repercussions? Maybe. There’s always the risk of a gluten-induced gut ache or a dairy diarrhea day despues de un dia of eating like there’s no tomorrow. What else?
In my experience, it’s the mental and emotional damage that accompanies a period of reckless eating that’s almost worse than a few fatty pounds. Sure, hit the gym, get your eating back on track, and losing weight can seem like a breeze if you have the right motivation and consistency. But what happens if you don’t?
The task of finding time to workout every day may be daunting, but if you can muster a 4×4 foot space anywhere to knockout a routine of 10 reps for ten rounds of push-ups, v-ups (or sit ups), and squats, then you’ll at least give your body enough of a little “hello there….you’re alive, remember?!” to boost your metabolism and self-esteem both. The latter is especially important–to women in particular.
When I’m feeling crappy, it’s especially hard to muster the motivation to hit the gym. Conversely, I feel the best after a workout. But when time is tight and life on life’s terms makes it seem impossible to workout, the best possible thing you can do for your mind and body is avoid STUFFING yourself in between workouts. True, your routine may vary due to changes in your work schedule, but so long as you keep abreast to the best food choices possible, you’ll avoid falling too far behind.
Gratitude is a subject I used to write about often, especially in conjunction with the Law Attraction which states that “what you THINK about and THANK about, you BRING about. So think positively this holiday season, and be thankful for all the great goals you’ve already achieved and for all those you plan to tackle over the next year.
Here’s to cranberries in the can and tryptophan dreams of football and in-laws.
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