7 Practical Tips to Stay on Track Over Christmas (Without Being That Person)

Let’s set the record straight:

You do not need to train every day, eat plain turkey, and turn down every party invite to stay healthy in December.

But swinging the other way — and eating like a bin, avoiding all movement, and pretending the scales don’t exist — doesn’t work either.

This blog is for the middle grounders: The “I want to enjoy myself, but not undo everything” crew. You.

🎯 Here’s how to stay on track this Christmas without becoming the fun police, burning out, or overthinking every bite.

1. 🎄 Start with your schedule

Before things spiral, take 10 minutes and map out:

• Your social events

• Days you’re travelling

• Days you’re off work

• Time for yourself (yes, block it out!)

Once you see your month clearly, you can plan:

• 2–3 realistic workouts/week

• Rest days

• Meal prep windows

• When to just chill and eat the damn stuffing balls

🎯 This stops you winging it — and gives you options, not restrictions.

2. 🍗 Follow the 2 out of 3 rule

At every meal, aim for two of these three:

• Protein (meat, eggs, tofu, yoghurt)

• Colour (fruit or veg)

• Smart carbs (potatoes, oats, brown rice)

Get two out of three, and you’re golden. Add indulgence on top if you want — just don’t only eat beige and booze.

3. ☕️ Keep your morning routine intact

Start your day with intention — not leftover Quality Street.

Even if you’re not working, you can:

• Wake up at a consistent(ish) time

• Drink water

• Move your body for 5–10 minutes

• Eat a protein-rich breakfast

How your day starts often determines how it flows. Win the morning — win the mulled wine.

4. 🧘 Walk. Every. Single. Day.

10–30 minutes is enough to: ✅ Boost your mood ✅ Support digestion ✅ Burn calories ✅ Reduce cravings ✅ Keep your joints happy

And it can look like:

• Walking the dog

• Looping the block after lunch

• A podcast in your ears while avoiding your in-laws

Bonus tip: Walk after meals. It flattens blood sugar and lifts energy.

5. 🍷 Drink smart, not silent

You don’t have to be teetotal — but if your drinks start out fun and end in regret, try this:

• Stick to 2–3 drinks max

• Avoid sugar bombs (mulled wine, creamy cocktails, prosecco overload)

• Alternate each drink with water

• Eat first

🎯 You’ll sleep better, eat less, and feel like an adult — not a hungover raccoon in the morning.

6. 🏋️‍♀️ Short workouts > skipping everything

You won’t do full gym sessions in December — and that’s okay.

Try:

• 2x 30-min strength workouts/week

• One fitness class (hello, fitness class in Bridport 😉)

• One 10–15 min bodyweight circuit at home (I’ll send you one if you ask)

🎯 Keep moving = keep momentum = no January freak-out

7. ✅ Don’t turn one treat into a lost week

This is the big one.

You have a big meal, a few drinks, a day of zero steps — and your brain says:

“Well I’ve blown it now. May as well finish the chocolate orange and start again in January.”

Nope.

🎯 One day of indulgence isn’t the issue. The spiral is.

The solution? 👉 Enjoy. Move on. Don’t wait for Monday.

Final Word

You don’t need to choose between enjoying yourself and staying on track.

This year, have both.

Need help?

✅ Our fitness classes in Bridport are low-pressure, fun, and keep you moving. ✅ Or try personal training in Bridport and I’ll build a festive plan around your real life.

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