Compass Rose Nutrition & Wellness
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With Gaylene Gomez
If you’ve made it through the festive season without putting weight on, you don’t want to undo your hard work by going crazy at New Year parties instead. Any extra pounds you put on at this time of year can be very difficult to shift and could take months to lose. Scary thought, right? Taking some steps to make sure that you don’t put on weight in the first place off the back of your New Year party plans. Here’s how to ring in the New Year and have fun, without overindulging.
The combination of colder weather and plenty of comfort food can mean that your health and fitness goals are sidelined over the holiday season. Plus, lots of people find that they put weight on too, which can be hard to shift come January. If you want to avoid this scenario, you’ll need to be a bit more diligent over the festive period and take a few extra steps to be active and eat well. Here are some tips for staying fit during the holiday season, even when you’ve got lots of plans!
Falling temperatures and shorter days can zap your energy during the winter. Most of us struggle with the dreaded 3pm energy slump, but in winter, it can feel as though this lasts all day long.
For those of us in the North (I’m in Canada), our short days of sunlight can make it even harder.
If it’s a major struggle to get out of bed in the mornings and your energy and motivation never really get going, it’s time to take action.
Try these tips to get your mojo back and give your energy levels a massive boost during the winter.
