{"id":13883,"date":"2020-10-21T16:47:43","date_gmt":"2020-10-21T20:47:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.eztaxreturn.com\/?p=13883"},"modified":"2023-06-05T14:00:36","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T19:00:36","slug":"5-tips-for-staying-fit-through-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-staying-fit-through-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips for Staying Healthy During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you have fitness goals, the holiday season can be your biggest enemy.\u00a0 The colder weather makes it harder to leave your warm, cozy home to hit the gym.\u00a0 Plus, you have Christmas shopping to do and dinner parties to attend.\u00a0 But all hope isn\u2019t lost.\u00a0 With our tips, you can stay healthy during the holidays and avoid packing on the pounds.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Workout in the AM<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Studies show that people who exercise in the morning are more likely to stick to their fitness regimen.\u00a0 That\u2019s because there are less obstacles to get in the way.\u00a0 You won\u2019t have the excuse of being stuck at work late, having errands to run or simply being too tired.\u00a0 You&#8217;re also more likely to make healthier food choices throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Have a list of go-to exercises<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A lot of people like to travel during the holidays which can make working out a bit tricky.\u00a0 Fortunately, there are ways to get an effective workout no matter where life takes you.\u00a0 We recommend creating a list of go-to exercises you can easily do even if you have limited time, space or equipment.\u00a0 YouTube is filled with workout routines that can fit your needs.\u00a0 Some channels worth checking out are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCiP6wD_tYlYLYh3agzbByWQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FitnessBlender<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCIJwWYOfsCfz6PjxbONYXSg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blogilates<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCBINFWq52ShSgUFEoynfSwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">POPSUGAR Fitness<\/a>.\u00a0 Do a quick search and add every interesting routine you can find to your favorite\u2019s list.\u00a0 Choose videos that target different body parts and vary in time.\u00a0 So whether you have 5 or 30 minutes free, you can still break a sweat.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Plan your meals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The amount of calories you consume plays a huge role in whether you lose or gain weight.\u00a0 Therefore, the best way to stay healthy during the holidays is watch what you eat.\u00a0 We recommend using an app like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myfitnesspal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MyFitnessPal<\/a> to plan your meals and track your calories.\u00a0 When you sign up, you&#8217;ll provide basic information about your lifestyle and goals.\u00a0 This information is then used to set a daily and weekly calorie limit to help you reach your ideal weight.\u00a0 By planning your meals, you\u2019ll get a good idea of how much you need to cut back during the week so you can eat guilt-free at your holiday dinner.\u00a0 If done correctly, you can still hit your weekly goal without spending too much extra time in the gym.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Choose your drinks wisely<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Believe it or not, certain drinks contain just as much if not more calories than your favorite fast food.\u00a0 For example, a Long Island Iced Tea can have as much as 780 calories.\u00a0 That\u2019s twice the amount of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendys.com\/en-us\/nutrition-info\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger from Wendy\u2019s<\/a>.\u00a0 If you\u2019re going to have alcohol, stick to wine, light beer or low calorie cocktails.\u00a0 Some options include rum and diet coke (100 calories), martinis (160 calories) and mimosas (75 calories).\u00a0Of course, nothing beats drinking plain water though.\u00a0 It has zero calories and will keep you properly hydrated.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Cut yourself some slack<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nobody is perfect.\u00a0 At some point, you\u2019re going to skip a workout or eat something that wasn\u2019t in your meal plan.\u00a0 It\u2019s okay to indulge occasionally but don\u2019t let one little slip up keep you from getting back on track.\u00a0 If today was rough, you can always try again tomorrow.\u00a0 Whatever you do just don\u2019t give up.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">File your taxes fast and ez in 30 minutes or less.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you have fitness goals, the holiday season can be your biggest enemy.\u00a0 The colder weather makes it harder to leave your warm, cozy 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