I hope you get good rest with full bellies and full hearts.
Thanksgiving is one of the best holidays to use to fuel your fitness progress and stay on track.
Think about it: you will be well fed, able to reach your protein needs easily, and have a little bit of downtime for gratitude, rest and easy movement.
Training is Fun With Extra Calories
You will probably have a high quality, fun, energetic and sweaty workout after being at a caloric surplus.
Have you ever trained hungry? I have; no fun. It’s hard! Have you ever worked out when you’re full of energy? Me too, and that one feels better! Think of Thanksgiving as total fitness fuel! After the post meal, nap, of course.
Supplemental Training and Walking Are Good Too
If you want to take time away from lifting and get some easy walking in, or if you are away from your gym and can’t lift like you normally do, then do some walking or add in cross training. Pushups, lunges, and the basics. Those will be good for you and your training progress too.
Related: 5 Steps to Keep Progressing on Your Fitness Right Now (December)
Rest + Gratitude = Peace
And remember the point of doing all this work is to make the quality of your life better. That includes rest, gratitude, happiness and a change of pace. Thanksgiving gives you an opportunity for all of that.
I hope you’re able to slow down a little bit and spend time with your favorite people. I hope you’re able to really fee gratitude and not just say it in a brief prayer.
I hope you get good rest with full bellies and full hearts.
Message me if you have any questions! Happy Thanksgiving!
About the author
Kathryn Alexander is a strength coach and personal trainer in Austin, Texas. She loves hiking, college football, and the feel of a perfectly knurled barbell. Read more about Kathryn here.
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