#36: "Burning off" holiday food: why it isn't an effective or healthy strategy

It's all too normal to feel guilty about enjoying your favorite holiday treats and try to "burn it off" the next day in your workout. In this episode, I'll discuss why this isn't recommended or effective. I'll talk about why it leads to burnout and how it actually isn't likely to increase your overall deficit and make a dent in burning extra calories. Let's re-write fitness norms. Let's use our workouts to build ourselves up, not punish ourselves. Join our email list to be in the know about o...

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Whether it's a research-based solo episode, a detailed expert interview, or a casual coffee chat, you'll learn what is true (and what isn't) regarding fitness, nutrition, mental health, skincare, and more. Join Shannon Ritchey, Doctor of Physical Therapy, fitness trainer, and founder of Evlo Fitness, each Thursday and occasional Fridays for science-based tools to improve your health.