It’s beginning to look a lot like the holidays. Before you get too excited, think about what this means. Holiday cheerfulness, spending time with loved ones, and loads and loads of food!
Now, every girl has to face the dreaded “Freshman Fifteen” once in their lifetime, but there is another challenge every female will have to face every single year. Yes, we’re talking about the food during the holidays and it’s sinful acts. Wherever you are, these dangerous goodies are there. Don’t bust out the slim shakes just yet; we got a couple of tips to ensure your fitness during the holiday season!
Get Creative with Your Workouts
San Francisco is made for the average girl to shed a couple of pounds. Although walking up Cardiac hill on campus can raise your heartbeat, I suggest you don’t substitute that “hike” for your daily exercise. Fortunately, Golden Gate Park is right next to campus and is the perfect spot for nature lovers to go walking, running, etc. Now if you feel this workout is too elementary for you then you should try running or walking up to the top of Twin Peaks. Then you can reward yourself with one of the nicest views of the city.
If going off campus to exercise is not your thing then you’re still in luck. The Koret Health and Recreation Center offers free classes to USF students. The classes vary from Zumba to Spin to Bodysculpting, to accommodate all students’ interests. While you could search online for the schedule of the classes, I suggest you start exercising with the easy walk to Koret to pick up a schedule at the front desk. Make sure to bring your USF ID card or else you will be unable to enter the center.
Hidden Workouts in Your Every Day Routine Your sister has been eyeing that coat from JCrew. Instead of taking the Muni down to Union Square, try walking! The hills of San Francisco have been notorious to shape out those calves, so take a more scenic route with your tennis shoes. Walking all the way to Union Square may be a little extreme. To compromise, try parking farther away from the mall entrance or getting off at the bus stop a couple blocks early. That way, you can add a little physical exercise!
The holidays only come once a year and for some of us that means mama’s homemade cornbread and sweet potatoes are a special treat. Before you stuff your face try to keep the portions balanced so that you don’t end up in a food coma with an extra double chin when you wake up.
Finally, enjoy the festivities the holidays bring and possibly skip the 10-pound turkey leg.