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Christmas is a time for eating, drinking and being merry but if I don’t do something (anything) fitness-wise I feel really sluggish and regret it when the new year comes!
I know 10 star jumps are not the equivalent to the massive piece of cake I’m having for pudding BUT it’s better than nothing!
So I have come up with “The 12 Days of Fitmas” to justify the copious amounts of food and drink I will be consuming this holiday! This series will run alongside (you guessed it) the 12 days of Christmas and starts 25th December – 5th January and it gives you the perfect excuse to get a head start on your new year’s resolutions.
I do this every year since I created it in 2015 so all of the days are linked below. Feel free to do a different fitmas day if you prefer or if you are feeling fantastic, do a couple at a time.
Feel free to grab my badge during the series to put on your blog if you’re taking part or tag @themummytoolbox on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram with the Hashtag #12daysoffitmas and I will retweet, share or take a look at your fab fitmas pictures.
The 12 Days of Fitmas Nifty Badge:
Everything here is about 30 minutes or less so NO EXCUSES – just do it and then you won’t feel bad later 🙂
Day 1 – 25th December – Merry Christmas!
Day 8 – 1st January – Happy New Year!
Are you going to join in with The 12 Days of Fitmas? what do you think of the latest series?
74 comments on “The 12 Days of Fitmas – Christmas Fitness Challenge”
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What a fantastic idea! I’ve definitely over-eaten over the break and need to get back into exercising! #KCACOLS
Hi Charlotte, I think this is such a great idea! I saw lots of your tweets over Christmas and was so inspired. I would have joined in if it hadnt been for awful morning sickness in this pregnancy too!
Thanks lovely – take it easy, you have an excuse, you’re pregnant! plus I know exactly how bad morning sickness can be, I had it for 2 trimesters! glad you were inspired though 🙂 xx
Oh God I’m so behind on this, I’m embracing fatmas but if you’ve got any posts on shaping up in the new year I’m in!!
yes definitely! it carries on through the new year 🙂 all the way up to the 5th xx
Thanks for commenting have a happy new year
Great idea! I hate that post-Christmas ‘I’ve over-eaten’ feeling. I can’t promise to take part as we’re moving house between now and new year but I’m sure we’ll be getting lots of exercise in by unpacking boxes 🙂 #KCACOLS
Wow you’re braver than me! hopefully it’s not too stressful and definitely a good workout 🙂 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year – Thanks for commenting xx
I was hoping you had something to kick off with right now. With the amount of chocolate, cake and xmas lunches out at work at the moment I am already feeling sluggish! However I popped over to your netball section instead to get some tips 🙂 Snapped my Achilles whilst playing in a league match on court last year and still not back playing – been told I can’t again but we shall wait and see. Have a good Xmas #KCACOLS
This is so clever! I really need to up my exercise game!
Ohh this is a great idea. I will pop over again to check out the workouts but don’t think I can commit to doing any exercise on Christmas day..that is very much a day for eating! Good luck xx #KCACOLS
Haha let me know how you get on :p I will be working out in between stuffing my face and drinking so hopefully I don’t start too early :p xx
A good plan! When I used to work out, I would keep it up over Christmas, but now don’t even do it at the best of times! Happy Christmas! #justanotherlinky
ooo great idea! i think a little bit of exercise every day is a great way of keeping fit over the festive period 🙂 #KCACOLS
This a great idea!! I’m in real need of loosing some weight and during Xmas and New Year is certainly the most difficult time of the year. I don’t think I will be starting now as I would like to enjoy and be relaxed during the holidays but I will definitely start a proper routine in January. More exercise together with a healthy eating!! Thanks so much for sharing this at #KCACOLS. I’m so happy to have you as my last guest co-host of 2015. Merry Xmas to you and your family and Happy New Year 2016. I hope to see you in the New Year! 🙂 xx
Thank you lovely! it was my pleasure – have a great Christmas and new year, looking forward to 2016 🙂 xx
Hi Charlotte, starting twelve days of fitmas on Christmas day is a good idea. I do take a step back from working out over Christmas, I don’t stop, I just enjoy a bit of a slow down, but look forward to revving it back up in the New Year (or so I keep telling myself!).
Wishing you a happy and fitmassy Christmas!
xx
Haha thank you! you too, looking forward to what 2016 brings 🙂 xx
I need some serious motivation. 6 months post baby and I am still sat on my backside! Will keep checking in! Merry Christmas x
Well then I shall try and motivate you all over the holidays :p have a great one xxx
This is a great idea! I’m really into fitness at the moment and so i’m always looking for new challenges. I will be keeping up with this one (as best I can!!) 🙂
#KCACOLS
Keep me posted with how you get on! I am really looking forward to Christmas but this shouldnt get in the way – I’m thinking of it as a gift to myself :p xx
Great idea, I’ll be popping back over Christmas. i could do with some motivation to get a bit fitter. #KCACOLS
Brilliant! if you do then let me know how you’re getting on – have a great Christmas !! xx
This is a great idea, and I’d like to say I’ll be taking part but I am far too lazy to be honest!! Though my Christmas eating has already started so maybe I will feel differently when I can’t do my jeans up…. Becky x #KCACOLS
Haha loving the honesty :p well if you change your mind you have 12 days (although a bit of insider scoop the earlier days are easier – after the new year it ramps up ;p) Have a great Christmas, thanks for commenting xx
What a great idea! Thanks for co-hosting #kcacols
Merry Christmas x
Have a great Christmas 🙂 xx
What a fab idea! I’m so interested to join, I don’t know if I can keep up though…. Anyway, Best of luck! Have a lovely Christmas to you and the entire family! #KCACOLS
Do as much or as little as you can 🙂 that’s the joy of HIIT it’s pretty adaptable ! Have a great Christmas! xx
Great idea! And very welcomed.
We’re a family of runners, and both our younglings have just started joining us on mini-runs around the streets. You’re right, nothing is quite going to counteract the calorific overload of this month, but just spending 20 mins darting around feels like something!
#KCACOLS
aww that’s so lovely – we have been getting the children involved in parkrun which is exciting! running is my favourite but I can’t justify the hours over Christmas :p merry Christmas xx thanks for commenting
Great idea! Thanks for putting this together.
#KCACOLS
Thanks for commenting – have a great Christmas xx
This is an absolutely BRILLIANT idea. I’ll definitely be checking out all of these. I’ve done so well this year and have still a little way to go before I have the body I want, but I’m getting there. This is so helpful. Thank you! xxx #KCACOLS
Well done! I will enjoy sharing this part of your journey with you 🙂 Keep me posted how you get on ! have a great Christmas and thanks for commenting xx
Great idea! I’ve been struggling to get back on slimming world since the summer. I’ve given up for Xmas but hoping to begin again in the new year. This would be great to go with it! #KCACOLS
definitely 🙂 you can always catch up in the new year – let me know how you get on 🙂 Have a great Christmas and thanks for commenting xx
This is such a great idea I am desperate to get a bit fitter but I had a C Section 3 weeks ago and I am guessing I’ll need to wait another 6 weeks before I can get going again! Will definitely be referring back to this. Xxx #KCACOLS
yes definitely take it easy! but you can always do it afterwards to catchup :p haha look at me being pushy! Thanks for commenting! Have a great Christmas and congrats on the Bubba xx
This is a really good idea so I will be popping back to have a look over Christmas! Thanks for co hosting #KCACOLS this week and have a great Christmas 🙂
That’s great! keep me posted how you get on! Merry Christmas xx Thanks for commenting
What a good idea! I love running so will be sticking to that over the Christmas season – my boxing day run is always my favourite! #KCACOLS
Yes! we are planning a boxing day run too! going to get a sneaky parkrun in before carrying on the festivities. Thanks for commenting, merry Christmas xx
This is an excellent idea!! It’s a great way to burn off the festive feasting! #kcacols
ooh, that made me put down my honey toast and sugary tea! What a great idea. #kcacols
:p let me know if you get involved :p have a great Christmas xx
What a great idea, some exercise every day will make such a difference over Christmas. It also will help you feel better with all of the feasting! #kcacols
I hope so – It’s how I am justifying it! :p Merry Christmas xx
Good for you. You are a braver woman than I. I know I ought to do more but committing to something everyday over Christmas. I’m just not sure I have the stamina or time in the schedule. Mine will be a mix of running around after a toddler and lift glass to mouth, tip, release. Lower arm. #kcacols
haha maybe I should have done a 12 days of winemas instead :p Have a great Christmas x
What a great idea! I tend to start a fitness program the first Monday after New Years – wine hangovers and exercise don’t mix well for me lol 🙂 Thanks for hosting #KCACOLS
Debbie
Haha well you can always start halfway through :p xx Have a great Christmas! x
what a great idea, I hope you stick to it and inspire others too, I’d go mad without at least 30 mins exercise a day, it soon becomes a way of life and drug like! #KCACOLS
Thank you, I hate staying still now :p Have a great Christmas xx
Good luck with your 12 days of fitness, I hope you feel even more better after the holidays than you do before! I know for a fact I’ll be needing something like this after my family Christams, haha!
haha I swear my mother is a feeder I have no choice but to exercise like this :p xx Have a great Christmas and thanks for commenting
Great idea! I’d love to say I’ll be joining in… but it will probably only be from Jan 1st onwards! 😉 #KCACOLS
Haha every little helps! :p and that’s still 5 days 🙂 enjoy your Christmas!! xx
You are so good! You will definitely be on Santa’s ‘Good’ list. So many mums will appreciate this. Me included. Thank you. #KCACOLS
This is such a fantastic idea. With the amount of food my family are planning on cooking this is necessary! Thank you for posting and Merry Christmas #KCACOLS
I am the worlds worst woman when it comes to fitness and looking after myself, but do you know what, I may well come back and have a nosey! I am in a place right now where I want to make lots of little adjustments to my way of life, this may be a good place to start! Great idea! And thanks for co-hosting #KCACOLS this week 🙂 xx
haha all it takes is a little :p you definitely should! i’ll be cheering you on 🙂 xx thanks for commenting x
Sounds like a great idea. I think we will all be feeling the need to get healthy and fitter come January. I’m glad you are making this positive plan.
Amanda. #KCACOLS
Jeeze you are one fit mumma! My mummy is so lazy and at Christmas time it’s even worse!!!! Let us know how you get on xx #KCACOLS
What a clever idea and SO needed!!! Thank you for helping us all get back in shape/begin… I’m so glad you are putting this together.