Canada Day is the official kickoff to summer in the Great White North! So it’s only fitting that finding tips and tricks to stay on plan with your fitness goals, while having the most amazing weekend, is our topic this week. And since most plans involve tons of time being outdoors, here are my top tips for having fun in the sun and keeping your fitness lifestyle at the forefront of your goals.
STAY HYDRATED
If you want to help supercharge your goals while enjoying some downtime from your program, don’t forget to drink your water. I recommend 3-4L daily, but with the sun beating down, we might need more just to stay hydrated. Plus it’s a great inhibitor to increased cravings as you’re surrounded by all that delicious food and drinks.
Water intake during the outdoor events helps me refrain from snacking and also managing any alcoholic beverages. Because being out in the sun too long, it’s likely we’ll lose count of what we’re eating and what we’re drinking – especially in a dehydrated state.
So make sure to have your water.
FOOD
This is the big one. The one that everyone worries about. Should I bring my food? Should I skip the event? Should I just eat vegetables?
It’s Canada Day. And if this blog means something to you because you have an upcoming event, then listen up. This is my overarching policy for holidays and events: PORTION WHAT YOU CONTROL and CONTROL WHAT YOU CAN’T PORTION.
As long as you were diligent in the week with your programming, 1-2 meals off plan isn’t going to derail your progress. In fact, from a psychological standpoint, the dieting break can help you stay committed to your program much longer.
Less boundaries. More fun. Better progress.
More importantly and event like Canada Day should be enjoyed with friends and loved ones. Not locked up in isolation with your prepped food. Now I’m not saying to treat the event like an all-you-can-eat buffet but a little pre-planning will go a long way.
SUNSCREEN
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