Halloween’s creeping up – pardon the pun. A time where our diets can take a dive. But the truth is that maintaining a healthy diet can always be difficult regardless of the time of year.
With people always on the move, getting home late from a session at Gymbox, or socialising with friends, our go to many times can be to default to an ‘easy’ meal that may not align with our healthy eating routine we’d all like to follow!
But here’s the trick: eating well doesn’t mean eating perfectly. It’s about small, smart choices that add up – and knowing when to treat yourself without the guilt.
We know your schedule’s stacked – work, workouts, and everything in between. So, meal prepping is essential.
Set aside an hour once or twice a week to sort your meals – cook a batch of protein, roast some veggies, portion out snacks. It doesn’t have to be Instagram-worthy, just ready when you are.
When you’ve got food prepped, you’re less likely to hit the takeaway queue after class or grab something random on the go. Think of it as setting yourself up to win – because nothing kills motivation like being hangry.
Know your game plan before you walk through the doors. Getting into a workout routine helps you stay consistent, hit the club more often, and build healthier habits that stick. Whether it’s back on Monday, cardio Tuesday, a class on Wednesday and chest Thursday – that’s your call. The point is simple: know what you’re doing, and when you’re doing it.
Halloween or not, the occasional treat won’t undo your hard work. Those sweets can actually serve a purpose.
A quick hit of sugar before or after your session can top up glycogen levels and give you that extra push to drive through those extra reps and stay energized after your workout.
Food isn’t just calories – it’s performance fuel.
If you’re bang in the middle of your routine and smashing the box four or five times a week, the foods you eat will help get you ready for your next workout.
Whether you’re hitting Bike & Beats, sweating it out in Gassed, or completing a weights session, you need to feed your body properly to recover and come back stronger. Focus on protein for repair, carbs for energy, and fats for balance (but take your fats in smaller amounts). Your body’s not a costume – treat it like it matters.
The best diet in the world and exercise plan won’t do much if you’re under slept and overstressed.
The NHS advises that adults ages between 18-60 should be having at least 7 hours sleep a night as part of a healthy lifestyle.
Make recovery part of your plan – stretch, hit the sauna, or use the rest and recovery zones in club. Sometimes treating your body right means doing less, not more.
Healthy living isn’t about cutting out everything you enjoy – it’s about learning when to dial it up and when to chill. So this Halloween, go ahead and enjoy the treats… just don’t forget to treat your body right, too.
Train smart. Eat well. Move often. Repeat.
