The first thing you need to do is regain your focus. You can’t deny that summer holidays happened. You ate, you drank and now it’s over. It’s time to put your foot down and tell yourself that the bad eating stops now. If you’re serious about your fitness goals then it shouldn’t be too hard to get back on track. Don’t beat yourself up for letting loose this summer. Simply get back to your goals and get focused.
Summer vacation can take on many forms though most days often end in dehydration, which can lead to water retention. The first thing you should do to restore your balance is to get hydrated. Your first priority should be to drink plenty of water throughout your day. Start with a tall glass of cold water first thing in the morning to get your metabolism going. The best thing to do is to carry a water bottle with you that you can sip throughout the day and refill. Just don’t go adding any artificial sweeteners, as this will hinder your hydration efforts. Instead add lemon, lime or fresh fruit to your water.
Now that you are getting back on track you need to be super picky about what you eat and work on cleansing your body. Stick with whole foods like fruits, vegetables and lean meats. Whole foods will not only help restore balance but they will also help block out cravings. That means no processed foods, dairy, baked goods or alcohol.
As relaxing as summer vacation days can be most leave you feeling exhausted. Make catching up on sleep a priority. When your body needs sleep and is low on energy it makes it easier to make poor food choices and makes you less likely to get back into your workout routine. Aim at letting your body rest and get a full 8 hours of sleep at night.
Lastly, it is time to put on your workout clothes, lace up your shoes and sweat out those summer indulgences. When you start your first workout though it is important to ease into it slowly. Take time to warm up your muscles before getting into your workout routine and make sure you stretch afterwards. If you are looking for an excellent workout routine that is only 30 minutes and guarantees results then I have just the plan for you. It will not only help you recover from summer vacation, but will keep you motivated to reach your goals.
Justin D’Olimpio
Certified Personal Trainer
www.justtrain.ca
