Popsugar Health & Fitness Then And Now Screw the Scale Transformations These Before-and-After Photos Prove How Useless the Scales Can Be When You're Slimming Down 24 June 2018 by Jenny Sugar View On One Page Photo 21 of 25 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow A little post Christmas reminder that long term consistency trumps short term intensity 💪🏻 It’s tempting after all the Christmas feasting to restrict calories and smash out cardio but really that’s only a quick fix and it’s not sustainable or healthy. I used to do that every Christmas thinking I could burn off all that food, and sometimes I could maintain it for a few weeks, and then I’d ultimately end up bingeing because I was so deprived and exhausted. Instead of punishing yourself for a few extra meals enjoyed with family and friends, focus on getting back into a normal training routine and eating the right kinds of foods to fuel your body and your workouts. For me that involves lifting heavy weights 4 times a week, a little bit of cardio/conditioning every week and ensuring I’m eating the right balance of fats, protein and carbs. Ultimately what you do consistently throughout the year is going to have more of an influence on your fitness and your physique, than what you do for a couple weeks around Christmas. A post shared by Carina (@carinafitmama) on Dec 27, 2017 at 12:22pm PST Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 21 Previous Next Start Slideshow Then And NowBefore And After Weight LossWeight Loss