If you ask someone who’s in good shape or works as a trainer what the secret to their fitness—or to anyone’s fitness, for that matter—is, the answer is usually that exercise is important, but proper nutrition also plays a very big role.
During the holiday season, people tend to indulge in sweets more than usual, eat heartier meals, and portion sizes can also “get out of hand.” What’s the result? In the worst case, this leads to a few extra kilos, but for almost everyone, it results in a heavy feeling in the stomach and fatigue.
We certainly don’t mean to suggest that people should go on a diet or severely restrict what they eat during the holidays; rather, we want to remind you of something simple—listen to your body.
Don’t get distracted by other things while eating, such as watching TV or scrolling on your smartphone. Try to focus on your meal at every meal and don’t rush—this will help you realize when you’re actually starting to feel full, and you’ll avoid overeating.
If you add to this the idea that there’s no need to pile your plate high—you can always go back for more—you’re less likely to end up with that heavy “stone in your stomach” feeling.
Every meal should also include something fresh, such as a salad or vegetables, so your body can get the vitamins it needs during the dark winter months. In addition, we recommend following the general “plate rule,” where your meals contain a healthy balance of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.
During the FitQ Visad Hinged challenge, we’ll focus on establishing exercise habits and working out with friends, but we’ll also pay attention to nutrition.
Join us and listen to FitQ coach Melissa Mänd’s lecture on nutrition on Friday, December 2, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., where Melissa will introduce the principles of intuitive eating, focusing on listening to your body’s signals, avoiding restrictions, and adopting sensible, healthy, and sustainable habits. Sign up for the challenge
