Enjoy the holidays and get a flat stomach

When it comes to getting a flat stomach, every little bit counts!

It’s the holiday season. There are a million things to do – shopping, decorating, cooking …eating! You’ve got staff parties, get togethers, family visits and everything else. The first thing to suffer during this festive but busy time of year is your workout! I know it’s hard to get a great workout in during the holidays, but it doesn’t mean you can’t get a decent workout and still get a flat stomach.

Remember, 15 minutes of something is way better than 24 hours of NOTHING. If you can’t make it to the gym, check out my post on working out with no equipment. It’s a quick 15 minute, full-body workout that you can do at home or in your office.

During the holiday season, no one is worried about their diet! It’s all about the good food and the Christmas cookies. I’m all for that, but it’s really important that you still manage to get a little workout in when you can. There is no such thing as “no time”. If you make the time to get a few exercises in, or get some cardio in, you will feel a lot less guilty about the food you eat.

If you can’t get a full hour of cardio in, doing it in intervals is just as effective. Remember, cardio is cumulative. So three 10 minutes sessions of cardio in a day is the same as 30 minutes in one shot. It all adds up.

The last thing you want is to feel like you’ve taken a step back on your path to a flatter stomach and a better body. Guilt is the last thing you need to start the new year. Combat those holiday feasts with a few bouts of cardio and a quick workout.

Here are some things to be aware of:

• When you’re Christmas shopping and it’s time to eat lunch at the mall, take the healthy option.
• Decorating or party planning makes you forget to prepare dinner, your only option is to order in.
• Completely forgetting to eat lunch because you’re so busy.
• The extra piece of cake or that extra glass of wine – it all adds up
• Sleeping in late, skipping breakfast and having last night’s dinner as your first meal of the day

If you want to get rid of that belly fat and finally get a flat stomach, try:

• Getting a quick workout at home or in the office
• When you’re eating out, skip the fries, get the salad
• Doing short spurts of cardio is just as good as doing one long session
• Take a light lunch or snack with you on your shopping expedition
• Plan your day in advance and make time for lunch

You don’t have to make great gains in your fitness during the holidays, but you should at least maintain your progress. Making a few small adjustments will help you on your goal to getting rid of that excess fat. Your great body and flat stomach awaits!

Happy Holidays,

Stay Strong,

Kam.