Staying Sane this Thanskgiving

Although the holidays are supposed to be a fun time, with the stress of cooking, getting your house ready for guests, and biting your tongue when a relative discusses politics, you may find yourself straying away from your usual routine. Here are some tips for how to have a sane, enjoyable, and healthy holiday season.

1. Come work out with us!  

Seattle Kettlebell Club is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but we're hosting a special Black Friday intro workshop from 11-1. Check our calendar for other schedule changes. And remember, our KettleFIT and SPORT classes are only 45 minutes long, so you'll still have plenty of family time!

2. Find ways to get the family moving

Go for a walk, play a game of football, bust out the Wii fit, or if you’re feeling adventurous pull up a dance tutorial and learn something new. Two years ago on Black Friday, I spent about three hours teaching myself One Direction’s Best Song Ever dance VIA Youtube.  Now, I cannot guarantee that you’ll get the whole family to agree to that last suggestion, but it’s worth a try.

3. Eat healthy meals in between 

I’m not going to lie to myself. When Thanksgiving Day comes around, you better believe that I will be loading up my plate with deliciously fatty goodness while also smothering it all in gravy, but that doesn’t mean every meal has to be that indulgent. Don’t forget to get plenty of fruits and vegetables, and instead of skipping meals, make smart choices. Chances are with the mix of alcohol and high sodium foods, you’re going to be more prone to dehydration, so your body will thank you for drinking water. 

4. Pick and choose what you splurge on

You should eat what you like, for many holiday foods only come around once a year, but I’ll most likely be fine if I skip the gelatin surprise with marshmallows that my aunt makes every year.  Eat the foods you love and wait all year for, and skip the ones you have mixed feelings about. 

5. Chill out

Enjoy some good food and family time, and if your routine takes a detour, it’s hardly the end of the world. Start fresh on Friday as you figure out what to do with all that leftover turkey. 

Check out our website and social media for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday deals. 

-Camille Borodey