Alexander Aromatics

Struggling to stay motivated during winter and the festive period? Here’s what I’d advise

The cold weather and the dark early evenings can make the gym feel like the last place you want to be. Try and do your best to stick to your training sessions, even if you can’t manage all of them. Everyone needs a little more discipline but once your out the door, the hardest part is over and I promise you’ll never regret showing up and finishing a session.

Try to make the most of the slightly nicer days when we get them and head out for a slightly longer walk to boost your weekly steps and keep yourself moving.

If you’re someone who wants to fully embrace the holidays and spend time with family and friends, that’s completely fine. It’s normal to loosen up a little.

You can reduce the pressure on yourself by easing out of a strict deficit or aiming for maintenance calories, giving yourself a bit more flexibility. Remember it’s only a couple of weeks out of the year.

You might not hear this from every coach, and it won’t be the perfect fit for everyone’s goals but it’s important to remember you are only human ✨