Here in the United States Thanksgiving was last Thursday. It's a day of families and feasts... very often Turkey. The holiday, like many others here, is known for people stuffing themselves. The next day is Black Friday, our insane Christmas shopping holiday. But Black Friday is about more than just shopping for most. It’s about recovering from the feast the prior night. Often you’ll hear, "Did you get enough turkey?"
This might as well be a rhetorical question, because the answer is always yes. The question is never asked of those in need who might actually not have gotten enough to eat. It's more of a joke at the amount of food presented to a group that could never finish it all in one evening.
After feasting with family and friends, people often feel guilt over eating so much. This is what I've labeled Turkey Depression. Sometimes this Turkey Depression leads to motivation (Turkey Motivation) to go workout. Unfortunately this motivation typically lasts about three days.
We’re headed into the heart of the party season with Christmas rapidly approaching. So instead of waiting for the turkey guilt to hit you after a big meal, why not get into a consistent pattern of exercise now, so you can avoid the guilt altogether?
Happy holidays and work off that holiday stress with a good exercise plan.
