How not to go “all the way” and survive the May holidays without damaging your figure

Anton Kotov, an elite trainer in the World Class chain of fitness clubs, tells us:

The Russian man is very fond of rest. No sooner had the New Year’s holidays ended than February 23 and then March 8, marking the long-awaited onset of spring thaw after a long frosty winter. Spring, however, this year was quite cold and we could not feel it to the fullest extent, because suddenly, near the end of April, summer came. Another vacation crept up… May vacation! Long! Almost 2 weeks.

Time, frankly speaking, was quite short. For those who go to fitness 2-3 times a week, between the March epic and May Day we had to attend… Hmm… 15-20 trainings. All these short hours – compared to the total duration of the period – people worked in fitness clubs to get themselves in order for the onset of the warm season. After all, everyone wants to look great. It is necessary to post juicy photos in Instagram, Facebook and other social networks so that friends, colleagues admiringly put likes and leave flattering comments like “Macho!”, “Wow!”, “What a beauty you are!”. That’s what it’s all about. Recognition. We all want it so badly.

We watch the figure: what to do if shashlykas and alcohol still did not pass you by?

So for the next two weeks we must watch our figure. After all, danger is waiting for us at every step. Danger #1: shashliks – fatty, juicy meat marinated in unknown things. All those author’s sauces, mayonnaise and other delights of marinade contain a lot of calories, which will not hesitate to imprint on your sides and stomach. Danger #2: Alcohol is our biggest health and beauty enemy….

Calorie Chart:

Everything sounds not so terrible, but it is only 100 grams and 100 milliliters, and now calculate how much on average a person eats and consumes in good company in nature at the barbecue….

• A balanced approach

So, now I will tell you what to do so that temptations do not hurt you and do not override all the efforts made during the agonizing movement to the dream body. So, the most important thing: count all calories. It’s important to weigh all the foods you eat. In its original form! I recommend carrying a kitchen scale with you. If you want, they can easily fit in a jacket pocket, and in a ladies’ bag – absolutely. After weighing the food, you should immediately record it in the food counter on your smartphone.

• Exercise for pleasure

And of course, you have to exercise! It’s warm outside, so we’ll replace the gym with jogging in the park and biking. I think that every day it will be just right to run a dozen kilometers, and to roll on the bike somewhere three times more. Yeah, 30’s fine… Whoa, whoa! Are you serious? That would be good, I’m telling you as a coach. Look at all the alternatives.

Calorie consumption table:

Motivation. Do I need these kebabs that badly?

Back to recognition and ideals. Is this really what we really need? I think sometimes we forget what we go to fitness for. Beauty is definitely a good reason to start working out, but we need to remember cause and effect. We tend to “fight the symptoms” instead of “treating the disease”. After all, a harmonious figure is primarily associated with a healthy, fully functioning body. And external forms are only a bonus to the fact that you are fine: both physically and emotionally.

It is not necessary to prepare for the May vacations, it is not necessary to survive the New Year’s vacation, courageously fighting temptations. It is necessary to live.

Live in such a way that your body serves as a confident assistant to you as you move along your path. That is why there are fitness clubs, stadiums at home, swimming pools, and in the end, elementary equipment, like a jump rope or a hoop, available for purchase to everyone. To make your quality of life better. Think about what you want to be in terms of your inner aspirations, not your outer manifestations. And if you truly realize that it’s important for you to look 10 out of 10, you’ll find it possible to shape the kind of lifestyle that will lead to the results you want. And fitness trainers with their professional knowledge will help you achieve them in a safe and effective way.

An active weekend instead of a bottle of “strong” and a morning hangover

The long-awaited weekend is coming. It’s such a wonderful time! It’s time to relax from everyday worries and enjoy socializing with friends, go for a walk in picturesque parks or along the central streets of the city. Or you can take a little trip to somewhere new, experience new sensations, be inspired by the views and landscapes, and realize that we ourselves are able to expand our horizons. And why not go out of town, to nature, where in the company of loved ones to cook meat on the grill, play volleyball on the green lawn and sit by the fire with a guitar after sunset, warmed by the warmth of human feelings.

Take up fitness. But let it be a pleasant companion. A means, but not an end. Everything should fit easily and effortlessly into your schedule, matching your personal values and priorities. Start by envisioning what you want to be and confidently, at a comfortable pace, go for your goals. Burn the damn fat, pump your muscles, run faster, get stronger, jump higher! And let it be enjoyable. Rejoice as you move toward a better, more harmonious life. Fill your world with bright events and emotions, not with thoughts about how not to gain extra pounds during the rest.