SURVIVING THE SILLY SEASON

How are you all coping with the silliness of the festive season? I'm sure I'm not alone when I say how crazy its all getting as the BIG day draws closer.

 

For example, last week I managed to be out EVERY night of the week. Now for an old homebody like me - who leads a boring, sheltered life (LOL) - this is unheard of. But I did get out: Monday to Bikram yoga, Tuesday to speech night at my son's school, Wednesday I took my boy skating after dinner, Thursday Peter and I had a late dinner out and last night was the end of year booze up for both mine and Peter's work. Phew, I'm exhausted just thinking back about it all. A sleep in til 9.15 this morning was VERY welcome!!

 

I've accepted that in these couple of weeks I wont be making any major fitness gains or drops in scale numbers and thats ok. Moderation is my mantra and if I can coast through in this mode, I'll be really happy. Yesterday's partying from lunch through til early night was a good example. I had a few champagnes at lunch time (which lasted til 5pm BTW!!) and then took a break and guzzled as much water as I could comfortably fit in. At 6.30 I met Peter and his work friends and we headed out for a Chinese dinner followed by the casino. I had a few more wines/champagnes but nowhere near as many as in previous years.

 

Training wise I've done ok with my highlight being yesterday morning's upper body weights session. After no weight training for a few weeks, my whole upper body was shaking after I finished, thanks to 4 supersets and 3 x 1 min planks (my limit has been 50 seconds up til now). It was just what my muscles needed after a 2-3 week hiatus LOL.

 

So I'm looking ahead with the same mindset:

 

• Eat well during the week
• Get in as many AFDs (alcohol free days) as possible
• Move as much as possible
• Dont neglect the sleep
• At work stay focussed, calm and complete the "To Do" list
• Enjoy next weekend!!

 

What does next week have in store for you??

 

Cheers all

 

M