How to Get in Shape After The Holidays to Ease Added Weight and Discomfort on Joints

We all know that the holidays present the perfect opportunity to take a break from your regular fitness and diet routine to indulge in all those delicious holiday treats. But relaxing with friends, enjoying big family dinners, and attending indulgent holiday parties can all add up. Don’t let added weight from holiday extravagance cause discomfort on joints. Use this easy to follow advice on how to get in shape after the holidays, and bring your body back up to speed.

One of the best ways to get back into the groove after the decadent holiday season is to develop a diet and exercise plan that works for you. If you were fairly (or very) regimented before the holiday season began, you may find it easy to return to that which worked best for you. But if you are having trouble kick-starting that diet and exercise plan, it may be time to let someone help.

Working with a registered dietician, one with experience creating unique yet effective diet and exercise plans and weight management, will not only help get you in shape after the holidays, but also help ease discomfort on joints.

Want to know how to get in shape after the holidays? And what types of guidance a nutritionist or dietician can provide?

-          Nutrition counselling – this is a great service for those without a plan in place but wanting to get things going (especially those who really want this year’s New Year’s resolution to stick).

-          Weight management – not only will this help you drop those unwanted pounds, but it will also help you get in better shape, and ease discomfort on joints.

-          Craving change workshops - this will help you recognize cravings and allow you to understand how certain foods impact your diet and how to eliminate them from it.

Another important way to get in shape after the holidays is to develop an exercise plan that is easy to follow and works with your lifestyle. This does not have to include going to the gym, running every day, or working out for an hour each morning. Being realistic is the only way to meet your fitness and weight management goals, ultimately helping you get in shape after the holidays and easing joint discomfort.

By working with a certified fitness trainer, you will be able to create a fitness plan that meets your needs while still remaining reasonable. Let’s be honest - trying to do too much often means getting nothing done at all. A certified trainer will be able to set out exercises that best suit your goals, allowing you to workout at your own pace, either in a gym or the comfort of your own living room.

So, to get in shape after the holidays and to ease discomfort on joints, maintaining a healthy weight and sticking to a smart fitness plan is a solid method.

For more information about how to get in shape after the holidays, how to ease discomfort on joints, or to speak to a registered dietician or fitness trainer, contact Athletic Edge Sports Medicine by calling 416 800 0800, or visit www.aesm.ca.