July 3, 2022: Weekends

My weekly Get Your Stuff Together Sunday email series gives you one actionable focus for the week that will make your life a little easier.

{Did you miss last week’s GYSTS email? No prob! Go here and scroll to the bottom for a complete archive of all GYSTS emails}

**I'm ecstatic to announce my new Subscription Plans. I had you in mind when designing my ongoing memberships, 1:1 personalized health coaching as well as two on-demand recipe and meditation plans. I really hope you'll check them out and join me.**

After a long week, there is nothing better than relaxing over the weekend. You get to catch up with friends, do a little reading, and do some fun activities you may not be able to do during the week. But the weekends can also be a troublesome time for those who are trying to work on their healthy habits. This week, we’re going to talk about how to handle weekends in a way that helps you maintain your progress.

During the week, you’re likely to follow a schedule that helps you stay on track. But the weekends are a little looser. It may be easy to get sidetracked from your exercise and your nutrition plan. So, how do you stay on track over the weekend so Monday doesn’t feels like you're starting all over again?

Here are some easy tips:

1. Start Your Day Off With Breakfast

It’s easy on the weekends to stay in bed and catch up on a good book, your favorite show, or just to get a little more sleep. But this may keep you from doing all the things you want to do over the weekend. In order to keep your weekend on track, you should start each day off with breakfast. This is a great way to jump start your day—and your metabolism—which keeps your goals in the forefront.

2. Get Moving

Although the weekends can be busy, you should always carve out some time to get moving and exercise. Not only does exercise burn extra calories, it also gets the blood flowing and your body moving. Try to find an activity that keeps your heart pumping and that you will enjoy.

3. Don’t Skip Meals

It’s common to get caught up in doing stuff over the weekends that you may forget to eat a few meals. And when this happens it could slow your metabolism. The most important thing on the weekends you can do to maintain your goals is to keep a healthy eating pattern. Don’t skip meals, and don’t overdo it at meals.

4. Watch the Alcohol

There is nothing wrong with having a few drinks over the weekend. However, having a few too many may add empty calories and derail your hard work. If you want a drink, having a glass or two of wine, or a couple of beers is not biggie.

5. Keep Your Goals In Mind

The most important tip for the weekend is to keep your goals in mind. If you want to stay dedicated to your healthy lifestyle, you need to put your goals (and your health) first. You can still have fun while working towards your goals - you just need to focus on activities and foods that will keep you moving in the right direction.

Everyone enjoys a good weekend…but it may not be great for your health goals. But it can be. As long as you’re following the tips from above, you can maintain a fun, healthy weekend, while keeping your nutrition and health goals in mind.

Next Sunday, we’ll talk about the most common core exercise mistakes.

Want some expert help with reaching your health goals painlessly? Check out my programs! We’ll get everything taken care of in a way that fits into your current lifestyle so you never have to think about your health again.

Do you have a friend who could stand to G(her)ST? Feel free to forward this!

I hope you have a wonderful week,

Kelly

Kelly Morgan, Ph.D.

Tsirona - www.tsirona.com

My weekly GYSTS email give you one actionable thing to do for the week that will make you life a little easier. As "they" say, "Fail to plan; plan to fail." Get these emails (and more!) delivered right to your inbox by clicking HERE.