The holiday season - read: party season - is upon us, and with it comes a sense of ‘winding down’…which often looks like putting our health and fitness goals on hold until the New Year. This blog is going to drag you out of the trap of wasting a whole MONTH of the year, and give you the push - and mindset switch - you need to use this time to take steps towards your healthiest, happiest future self.

The last thing I’m suggesting is starting a strict diet, or going from zero gym sessions to daily workouts…but these tips are going to give you the tools and motivation you need to seize all the opportunity you have this month for personal growth - in and outside of the gym or kitchen

1) Think outside the box

‘Success’ in pursuing a healthier lifestyle is too often associated with specific outcome goals - losing a certain number of pounds, fitting into specific clothes, or even lifting a certain amount! It can be disheartening chasing these kinds of goals when there are countless interruptions and distractions…