{"id":4445,"date":"2012-12-03T15:12:44","date_gmt":"2012-12-03T23:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/?p=4445"},"modified":"2012-12-03T15:12:44","modified_gmt":"2012-12-03T23:12:44","slug":"motivation-monday-gearing-up-to-stay-healthy-through-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2012\/12\/motivation-monday-gearing-up-to-stay-healthy-through-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"MOTIVATION MONDAY: Gearing up to stay healthy through the holidays!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Chicks!<\/p>\n

So today is an exciting one at the FIT CHICKS Coop as it is the first day of our 2 Week Special December Bootcamp classes <\/a>\u2013 Woot Woot!\u00a0 Which also means a whole lot of new and super festive workouts for all y\u2019all.<\/strong> So if you have not signed up yet please be sure you do so ASAP as you do not want to miss out on this holiday joy (and we do not want to miss seeing your bright and shining faces there)<\/p>\n

NowI know on December 1 it most likely hit that the holidays are fast and furious approaching but don\u2019t let the stress build up in your bones chicks!<\/strong> Don’t allow the holiday “hustle and bustle” be the reason you don\u2019t take care of you.\u00a0\u00a0 Just 1 workout a day willl keep you more calm, more at ease and more in line with reaching your goals<\/strong>. This could be anywhere from from 20 minutes (if you do our “Shape Up with FIT CHICKS Bootcamp” Series<\/a>) or one hour a day<\/strong> to keep you on track.\u00a0 Just make it a conscious choice to MOVE everyday!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"motivational<\/a><\/p>\n

Also, remember that if you let yourself take some time off over the holidays you might regret it in the New Year as it is harder to get back on track after taking time off so try to always stick with the plan!
\nThe holidays are also a time when you let emotions take over<\/strong> – the good and not so awesome ones – so here are a few super quick tricks to help you keep your cool in this hectic time.<\/p>\n

\"motivational<\/a><\/p>\n

1. Waiting in line at the checkout and someone needs a price check but all you can think about is getting the rock outta there \u2013 relax and remind yourself of a time when maybe you held up a line and that perhaps what you need to rush home<\/strong> or out of there to do might not be as important as being frustrated in that moment.<\/p>\n

2. Driving around in circles at the mall trying to score that perfect parking spot got you feeling a little mad \u2013 just park further away from the doors.<\/strong> Chances are there are a lot of spots on the \u201coutskirts\u201d of the lot and besides you can get more steps in \u2013 win win in my opinion!<\/p>\n

3. Breathe!! <\/strong>No matter what it is that is happening in the moment just breathe and let it happen. No matter how angry, frustrated or crankasaurus you get it will not change the outcome only make matters worse so breathe it out and let it go.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"motivational<\/a><\/p>\n

Finally, don\u2019t forget if you are feeling a little emotional try just like letting it ou<\/strong>t \u2013 maybe wait til you get home but don\u2019t bottle it up. Perhaps try some yoga moves like the pigeon pose<\/a> to open up your hip joints<\/strong>, ground you and release emotional stress built up in your body or go for a long run. I know for me my biggest stress and emotional relief<\/a> is working out<\/strong>,\u00a0 without it I would be a wreck! So find what works for you and make sure you do it every day, even just a little bit goes a long way!<\/p>\n

Your Head Chick,<\/p>\n

Amanda xo<\/p>\n

PS\u00a0 If you are trying to find a different workout to inspire you or want to switch it up from Bootcamp, check out a free Zumba class<\/a> with the fierce Jennifer at Don Mills on Dec 5th @ 6pm<\/strong>.\u00a0 Just email jennifer@fitchicks.ca to RSVP and for more details \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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