A healthy week ahead is possible! If you’ve got that fallen-off-the-wagon feeling from the weekend, don’t worry–you can still have a healthy Monday, here’s how.
Even for the healthiest of us, weekends can really take their toll on healthy habits. Pair that with the holiday season, and those three little days–Friday, Saturday and Sunday–can leave you feeling totally not like yourself by Monday morning. Weekends are meant to be enjoyed, but by the time Monday rolls around, it can be an extra challenge to get back on track. But that’s why I love Mondays, it’s the perfect opportunity to press the reset button and start fresh.
If you’re looking to make big health and weight changes, it’s important to treat the weekend like you would a weekday, sticking to your essential healthy habits. However, if you’re looking to maintain you current healthy balanced life and you want to live a little, you shouldn’t feel bad about indulging on the weekends. Especially during the holiday season, when you’re celebrating with friends and family, it’s okay to eat that rich piece of pie or drink that extra glass of wine.
When Monday does hit, how can you set up yourself up for a healthy week? Here are simple tips to ensure you’ll have a fresh and healthy week.
5 Tips for a Healthy Week
Healthy Week Tip 1: Forget About the Weekend
First things first. Forget whatever happened over the weekend. If you skipped your workouts and ate whatever you want, who cares, it’s in the past. Each day is a new opportunity to start fresh and now’s your chance. Don’t let your past decisions dictate how you’re going to act moving forward.
Healthy Week Tip 2: Use Sunday Wisely
Sunday is your chance to set yourself up for success. Think about your plans for the week ahead and what meals you plan to cook and when you’ll eat out, then grocery shop and meal plan accordingly. Also think about the days you’ll workout and what workout you’ll do and put this in your calendar. Even though Sundays are precious, try not to do too much so you can start your week feeling rested and ready to tackle whatever comes your way.
Healthy Week Tip 3: Get your Z’s
Sunday night, head to bed a little earlier than normal. Getting the right amount of sleep (7-8 hours ideally) on Sunday will set the tone for the rest of your week.
Healthy Week Tip 4: Start Monday Your Healthiest
A simple way to start Monday extra healthy is with a warm glass of water with fresh lemon juice. Warm lemon water in the morning helps flush the digestive system and rehydrate the body. Refill your water bottle throughout the day to ensure your hydration is on point. Poor hydration can fool you into thinking you’re hungry when you’re not, can affect your workouts and is something so easy to avoid, so drink up.
Healthy Week Tip 5: Never Miss A Monday Workout
Even if your Monday is packed, somehow fit in your workout. For my morning people, get up and get that pre-sunrise sweat session in, no excuses. If you can’t fit a whole workout in, anything is better than nothing. Do something to get your body moving, whether it’s a quickie HIIT routine (I love this one from Popsugar) in your PJs before you head to work or a stroll around the neighborhood during your lunch break.
Find a route, go running, be great today.
I know I’m giving you this advice on a Monday, and if you’re reading this and already feeling defeated because the week has started, it’s still just Monday and it’s not too late to make this a great week. Bookmark these tips and remind yourself of them every Sunday.
Weekly Class Schedule
As you’re scheduling your workouts for the week, why not join me for one? Here’s where you can find me teaching for the week of 11/28:
- Monday: 6:30am cycling @ Equinox Pine Street
- Tuesday: 5am / 6:15am / 7:30am / 8:45am @ Orangetheory Mission Bay, 6:20pm cycling @Core40 Noe-Mission
- Wednesday: 6:45pm / 8pm @ Orangetheory Mission Bay
- Thursday: 6am cycling @ Core40 Noe-Mission / 6:30pm Stacked @ Equinox Sports Club (new class!)
Cheers to a purposeful and healthy week!
