Today is the middle-marker. So we’re going to celebrate with a day of almost-rest. It’s really important to balance exercise with down time. All of the adaptations that regular training cause in our bodies can only take place when we rest. This means that we need to get enough sleep each night and we need to take a day off every now and then. Spring recommends either a day off exercise or a light yoga session at least once a week. Meditation is another way to give your body rest, so it can adapt.
The same applies to what we eat. If we’re strict all the time, our bodies stop progressing. Which is why a treat day, or at least a treat meal, can work really well. However, this is only essential when you’re managing what you eat long-term. We can all get through 7 days of great nutrition without needing to cheat…. or at least I think we can.
Food tip #4
The aim today is to hit your fresh food targets. That’s at least 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit. To fit them all in, you’ll need to add fruit to your breakfast and snack on veges. If you leave it all until dinner, you’ve left it too late.
By filling up on fruit and veges, you’ll be getting more of the vitamins and nutrients that you need and you’ll have less space for heavier, less beneficial foods.
Fitness tip #4
This is where you get to rest. You can go for a gentle walk, have a stretch or do an easy yoga class if you like, but you can also do nothing at all.
