Staying Fit During the Holiday Season

The holiday season can be very challenging for people who are trying to make time for their fitness goals. It’s easy to get carried away by the abundance of food and sweets during the holiday season, and it can also lead to a lack of motivation and fitness. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help keep you in shape and enjoy the holiday season.

Here are a few ways to stay active to keep yourself in tip-top shape and feel great throughout the holidays.

Find Time to Workout

The holiday season can be very busy, and you’ll also likely need to make time for exercise. To make sure that you have the necessary time to exercise, review your week ahead and establish the ideal times to get in a workout.

Get Creative With Your Activity

There are also various ways to stay fit this holiday season that doesn’t require a traditional workout. For instance, park a little bit farther away from the mall when shopping. Instead of taking the elevator, take the stairs. Take a walk with your family to see the holiday lights.

Link Up With a Friend

Getting motivated is one of the most challenging parts of maintaining a fitness program, especially during the holidays. Having a friend can help motivate you and keep you focused on reaching your goals. For instance, you can take a group fitness class together.

Watch Your Eating and Drinking

Eating well is one of the most important factors you can consider when it comes to staying fit. Although you don’t have to avoid all your favorite holiday treats, you can still ensure that you eat healthy and balanced. To avoid getting carried away, try to limit your alcohol consumption and make small portions before heading out to the party.

Track Your Progress

Today, it’s easier than ever to keep track of your progress when it comes to maintaining a fitness program. Having a reward system and setting goals can help motivate you and keep you focused on reaching your goals.

It’s important to remember that the holidays are a time for family and friends, and it’s also important to enjoy them. However, it’s not always easy to restrict your food cravings. To avoid getting carried away, try to limit your alcohol consumption and make small portions before heading out to the party.

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About Shawn Younessi

Shawn Younessi is a dedicated Doctor from West Hollywood, CA. As a child, Shawn was not certain that he wanted to enter the medical field. However, as his grandfather got older and required frequent treatment for heart attacks and strokes, Shawn gained first-hand exposure to the medical world. After seeing what a difference the doctors, nurses, and physical therapists had on his grandfather’s life, he knew that he had to help others in much the same way.

Luckily for Shawn Younessi, science had been the subject he excelled in during his school years. Upon applying for college, Shawn decided to attend the University of California, Los Angeles, where he graduated with a B.S. in Psychobiology. He then attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine in Chicago, where he graduated with two Masters degrees in Biomedical Sciences and Health Administration, as well as his M.D. He then moved back to California to complete his Internal Medicine Residency with Harbor UCLA Medical Center in Torrance.

Shawn’s medical education left a profound impact on his life. He gained a heightened respect for all of those in the medical field after experiencing the 12+ hour study days in medical school and over 24-hour shifts during his residency. Shawn realized the lengths that doctors go to in order to help others, and he was inspired to do the same. Now, he makes sure to regularly brush up on various conditions, including mental illnesses, in order to provide the most current and effective treatments to each of his patients.