We’ve all had that post holiday feeling of over indulgence, too much alcohol, late nights and not enough exercise. The “I’ll start on Monday” thought crops up again, only this weekend is a bank holiday so your plans may well be delayed until Tuesday.
There’s nothing wrong with having a blow out like this, I do it on most holidays! I find it excels my motivation when I’m back in the swing of things as I’m usually at the point where I’m feeling pretty sluggish enough to need my regular routine back.
The main things I am aware of when I’ve slacked of track are:
- My energy levels – I’m slower, tired and and ave no inclination to move
- Overeating – Just the constant nibbling all day of food. This sends my hormones all over the place and I end up on the rollercoaster of sugar highs and lows.
- Sleeping – Isn’t quality sleep, more like a ‘passing out’, especially after too much alcohol.
- Dehydration – I definitely do not drink enough water when I’m on holiday.
Can you relate to any of the above? If yes, here are a few things you can put in place to help you get back on track.
- Do some prep – Get organised with what meals you are having, buy the ingredients and prepare them in advance. Even if it’s just chopping the veg! I can’t stress how simple and effective this is. It means when you get in from work or the gym, you’re already to cook and eat a healthy, nutritious meal.
- Plan your training – Like you would put an appointment in your diary, schedule your training in and DON’T cancel. (Bosses don’t cancel meetings!)
- Supplements – Have them organised in daily boxes or place them where you’ll see them so you remember to take them. I normally have them in or next to the fridge as I go there every morning.
- Drink water – Make a conscious effort to increasing your water intake and reduce your caffeine intake. The water bottles with the time down the side are really helpful in reminding you how much water you should have consumed by the time of the day.
- Bedtime routine – Having a good bedtime routine is paramount to getting adequate rest and recovery. Try to avoid devises or TV late at night and consider meditation or a book to read. You will find the quality of your sleep improve just from those 2 things alone.
Follow these 5 simple tips and you’ll be back on track in no time at all. You can book mark this page, copy and paste the tips into your notes or write them in your journal to help you refer to them each day. Remember, when you fail to plan, you plan to fail, so kick start your coming week with being organised and see the difference.
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