Blog | Coaching | Nutrition & Recovery Deck Your Gainz This Holiday Season

Author / Rob Exline

2-3 minutes read

The holiday season is upon us, so are you ready to navigate the festivities without derailing your body comp goals? I’ve got your back with five pragmatic tips to help you stay on track during this season of joy and indulgence, without expanding your waistline. These tips are your secret weapons to keep you fueled, energized, and feeling your best.

1. Power Up Your Festive Feasting With Protein

In this season of holiday cheer, protein isn’t just a macronutrient: it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Prioritize protein at every holiday feast. Not only does it help maintain your gainz, but it also keeps you feeling full and content, warding off the temptation of high calorie desserts and treats. Opt for protein rich foods like turkey, ham, eggs, etc. Give your muscles a gift, they earned it.

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2. Holly Jolly Hydration

Don’t let dehydration be the Grinch that steals your performance and weight loss results. Staying hydrated is important for powering through our celebrations and recovering. Staying hydrated is also a secret Santa gift for weight management. Sip on water before and during your holiday parties and feasts to control cravings and prevent overindulgence.

3. Colors of the Season-Eat ROYGBIV

Pair up your protein with a full plate of colorful fruits and vegetables. Embrace the color of the season by gravitating to the fruit and veggie trays. Not only will you fuel yourself with vitamin and mineral power packs, but your will load up on powerful antioxidants and filling fiber. The more colors, the merrier, and the closer you will be to achieving your weight management goals.

4. Strategize Your Carb Intake

Don’t put carbs on your naughty list. Instead use them like eager little elves to fuel your workouts and spare protein for your muscle gainz. Load up on carbohydrates around your holiday workouts. You will se those carbs when your body craves them the most and can tolerate them, rather than storing them as “bloated gifts” around your waistline.

5. Toast Your Alcohol in Limited Moderation

I’m not saying you can’t enjoy a holiday libation, but let’s keep it in check. Moderation is holiday magic. Limit your intake to four drinks per week to stay on course. Alcohol can wreck your progress, with empty calories, bad decisions, and derailed protein synthesis.

Make sure to shine bright this holiday season with these five festive tips. Prioritize protein, stay hydrated, eat the rainbow, time your carbs, and keep holiday spirits in check. Unwrap your holiday beast, enjoy your festivities while staying on track. If you want help navigating away from the holiday weight gain, head to https://powerathletehq.com/nutrition-coaching/?coach=rob.

Rob Exline

Rob has been in the fitness/strength and conditioning industry for 21+ years. For the last 12 years, he has owned and operated CrossFit West Houston. Through CrossFit, Rob found Power Athlete the methodology course and earning his Block One. Nutrition is a passion which lead him to currently pursuing a Masters program in Nutrition at Lamar University and Power Athlete Nutrition coach.