The dad said it’s “relentless” in the run up to Christmas Day
Joe Wicks has shared one piece of advice for fans to follow to stay healthy this Christmas. The fitness fanatic, best known for his Body Coach work, took to social media to reveal how he plans to stay on track with his health goals during the festive period.
The 39-year-old said this time of the year can be challenging, especially if your ultimate goal is to lose weight. He said he finds it tricky because, “being honest, so much of Christmas is all about food”. He added: “Festive food hits us from all angles, and it’s relentless. We can’t escape it in the long run-up to the big day.”
The dad-of-four said combining food with social events, Christmas parties, selection boxes, cold dark weather and extra alcohol makes December a “perfect recipe” for weight gain.
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With this in mind, the TV personality told his 400,000 followers on X how he hopes to strike a perfect balance between it all. He said: “Firstly, I have a relaxed approach towards it. I don’t get stressed by it – because I know in my heart it’s inevitable. I’m going to be over-indulging at times, eating way more than usual. I love my food, and I won’t deprive myself of it.
“I want to enjoy Christmas and everything that comes with it, including the delicious food. Trust me, on Christmas Day, I go for it, and I’ll be the first person to whip out the cheese board.
“The big thing for me is that I always continue to stay active throughout December, apart from on Christmas Day. I personally love to exercise on Christmas Eve and Boxing Day as a tradition for myself.
“It feels good to get up early and do some form of exercise to start the day, and then I can relax for the rest of it. I know some people like to do a Christmas Day workout, but I take that as a rest day and just focus on eating, sleeping, farting and then eating some more.
“Christmas can be stressful and exercising is essential for my mental health and boosting my energy during this festive period. It could be anything you like – HIIT, cycling, running, yoga, weights, swimming or walking. Just do whatever makes you feel good.
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“Where possible, I also try to follow my usual habits with food and cooking healthily at home, staying hydrated, and focusing on healthy portions because ultimately, I want to feel good and energised. I only feel that way when I’m eating well. So this year, try to take the pressure off yourself. Enjoy Christmas. You don’t need to be worrying about extra calories or undoing all your hard work.
“My biggest piece of advice is to try and stay active, but ultimately, Christmas is a little break for us all, and we can get back on the healthy eating train once it’s all over. Merry Christmas, love Joe. Ps. Right, where the mince pies at?”
