Monday, October 29 2012
Holiday Months: Stay Strong
by Coach Mark
The holiday months are upon us. We are only a few days away from Halloween and Thanksgiving is right around the corner. I won't sit here and give a big lecture on how to stay Paleo on Thanksgiving, eat dried fruit on Halloween, or stay away from holiday parties. Don't get me wrong, I'm still all about health and fitness but, I do believe in balance.
Holiday weight gain is real. People do tend to eat more, drink more, and workout less. There are all these seasonal treats like pumpkin pie that are advertised everywhere. The weather is colder(yes anything under 70 degrees is cold), our natural instinct is to eat and hibernate(at least that's how I feel).
Every year, people ask me about staying "Fit" throughout the holidays. Here is what works for me.
Stay the Course:
CrossFit is a lifestyle. We crush workouts, eat healthy 80% of the time, and we enjoy life. This is what keeps us healthy and fit. Nothing should change during the holidays. Eat your pumpkin pie and attend those fun parties(CFS Halloween Party was good times).... just don't do it everyday. We still need to get in our workouts and eat healthy 80%(or more) of the time.
Balance it out:
If we eat more delicious treats then we should workout more. It's that simple. I usually balance out the bad with the good. If I know I am going to eat like crap, I will workout harder before/after indulging. That is why I went to the gym the next day after the Halloween Party. You can utilize these foods as workout fuel or it becomes insulation for the body.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind:
Sometimes you just can't avoid having temptation around. If co-workers, friends, and/or family members give you delicious goodness this holiday.... I (as your coach) will take the bullet for you... I know, it's a big sacrifice but I'm willing to do it.... Just bring it to the box and I'll take care of it! =)
WOD
Conditioning
800m Run x 4
with a 2min rest between rounds
Skill Session
OHS
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