Holiday Eating – Just get back on track.

Today’s post is an important reminder as we head into the holiday season. Consistency is more important than intensity. I am all for incorporating cardio into your routine. But the mindset you employ also matters. I dislike the idea of “crushing yourself with cardio” to recover from a splurge.
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If you use your training as a way to, so to speak, “punish” yourself whenever you enjoy more food than you should have, usually you won’t be intrinsically motivated to work out. As cliche as it may sound, I like the saying: “Exercise is a celebration of what your body can do, not a punishment for what you ate.”
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Once you start associating your training with overall health and physical performance improvements, it will be more motivating to train and the progress you achieve is more fulfilling.
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As far as “recovering” from a splurge day, the best way to do this is by moving on. In the grand scheme of things, one big meal means nothing if you move on and get back on track with your training and nutrition after.