From a training perspective, it’s the time of year when a lot of individuals put the training and eating well elements of their life on the backburner.
Going shopping physically or shopping from the armchair, getting presents for Christmas seems to take precedent, no matter what along with a number of other excuses.
“I have to go shopping, it can’t wait”!
“I will leave training till after christmas, I am too busy”
“It’s too cold to train”
“It’s too dark to train”
“I may as well make the most out of Christmas, because in January I am REALLY going to do it this time and get into my best ever shape”
“My friend has dropped off training so I will”
“I just DO NOT train at Christmas and that’s that”!
“It’s December and I am going to make the most of it, I am going to drink and eat as much as I want, one life I have!”
“I have been good all year, I am going to let it all hang out starting now and nobody’s going to stop me”
If any of these excuses sound familiar, then you may be guilty of falling for the same old story of getting out of shape in December, which can cause immense pain in early January, when a lot of repair work needs to be done again.
If you speak to anyone who trains throughout December for the first time, ask them was it worth it?
You will find they have never felt better, they actually fit their clothes Christmas time, and have a bit of what they fancy in food and drink terms as much as anyone else, but find they enjoy it more because they have put a lot of work in already and deserve their treats!
The feedback I get is that they hit January running and usually outperform in a month that most people are playing catch up, and struggling just to catch their breath.
They usually start the new year far more optimistic and their goals are much higher than ever before!!!
So whatever choices you make in December, after all it’s a free country, consider the two options and which outcome work for you best!
