How to survive and thrive in the build up to Christmas and New Year
It’s the most wonderful time of year, or so the song would have us believe.
However, if you’re trying to stay in shape and keep making progress it can be a minefield.
Endless temptations abound from Christmas parties, more office treats (who doesn’t like Roses at this time of year?!) and a general feeling of sod it, I’ll start again in January.
The truth, though, is going bonkers over the next 6 weeks can set you back months on the other side of New Year, whilst a little self-control and some sensible choices can mean you either continue to make progress up to Christmas and the New Year or worst case go into January no worse off than now and in a great position to really get stuck in from January onwards.
Let me caveat: no one is saying live like a hermit for the next 6 weeks, far from it. Life is too short for that and the social interactions at this time of year can do wonders for mental health and strengthening connections with friends and family.