30 Seconds SummaryShould You Track During the Holidays?
- Deciding whether to track food during holidays depends on individual fitness goals and circumstances, with options ranging from strict tracking to not tracking at all.
- Strict tracking may be necessary during contest prep or reverse diet phases to avoid jeopardizing fitness goals due to calorie-dense holiday foods.
- For those not in a competitive season and generally healthy individuals, using intuition to guide meal choices can provide a balance and help maintain mental well-being without major setbacks.
- YOLO (You Only Live Once) approach can be suitable for individuals who are not affected by minor weight fluctuations, such as non-competitors or 'hard gainers' who struggle to gain weight.
- The festive season often prompts a lax approach to diet, but strategic indulgence like loosely estimating or untracked meals can still align with maintaining overall fitness and health.
- Ultimately, the choice of whether to track food intake stringently or take a more relaxed approach during the holidays should align with long-term goals, competition schedules, and personal coping with dietary flexibility.
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Andres Vargas
