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How to Stay Healthy During Halloween Season

nedmstaff October 16, 2019 alignment, attainable goals, attitude, Barnstable, Game of Golf, Golf, Golf Content Network, Golf Rules, Improve yourself, Positive experience, Tips

Everyone who is regularly active or plays a sport often knows how important it is to keep your body in good shape. And, everyone knows that in order to stay in good shape and be at your healthiest point, you must do your best to eat as clean as possible. During the holiday season, with Halloween at the start, it can get a bit tougher to stay on track with clean eating, as there are constant festivities. But, if you indulge in too many sweets, it will greatly affect your progress physically, especially on the course. So, how can you enjoy Halloween while still staying as fit as possible? Here are a few tips:

Hide your Halloween candy. The first tip is simple: once you purchase all of the candy for the trick-or-treaters, hide it. Make sure that it is completely out of sight, especially if you are one who has a late-night sweet tooth. This way, the candy will not even be opened until it is time to give it away.

Stock up on healthy food. Fill your cabinets and fridge with healthy food. Just because it is healthy does not mean it has to be boring – but ensure that you are stocked up with all of the healthy nutrients that will keep you full throughout the day.

Drink a lot of water. The more water you drink and more hydrated you are, the less you will feel cravings for sweet treats such as Halloween candy. Make an effort to drink the proper amount of water from the moment you wake up until you end your day.

Eat meals before festivities. Before Halloween parties, make yourself a big, healthy meal that you can eat before you go. This way, once you arrive to the party, you will not be starving and will be less likely to fall off track.

It is important to note that being fit and eating clean does not mean that you must deprive yourself of all of the delicious treats that everyone knows and loves! Stay active, stay hydrated and simply watch your portions. Next time you are out on the course, your body will thank you (and so will your game play!)

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How to Keep Your Head Up During a Tough Game

barnstablegolf December 19, 2018 attitude, Barnstable, constructive criticism, Game of Golf, Golf, Golf Content Network, Golf Rules, improve, Improve yourself, Improvement, learning, Positive experience, practice, skills, Tips, Warm up

Every golf player can relate to having a bad round, or a bad game overall. While no one likes to feel as if they are failing, every success essentially comes from learning from past mistakes. It is important to reassure yourself that even if a game does not go exactly how you had planned, those types of games are what you will grow and learn from. Here are some ways that you can keep your head up during a tough round or a tough game, and how you can work to move forward and become the best player you can be:

Reassure yourself of positive experiences. Go into every round and game feeling confident and reassuring yourself of all the positive experiences that you have had on the course. By remembering all the success that you have had on the course, you will go into each round feeling like your best self. Confidence is key!
Take each shot one at a time. Do not overwhelm yourself by focusing on the whole game, but rather, focusing on each round and each shot one at a time. Stay present in the game, and instead of focusing on the score of the game, focus on your shot.
Keep a positive attitude. It may seem obvious, but often, people have a harder time keeping a positive attitude throughout the entirety of the game than you may think. The game of golf is truly all about your mental state. Talk yourself up throughout the game and use your mind to ensure that your game is flowing well. Think good thoughts and think good shots!
Work on breathing exercises. If you feel yourself getting worked up due to a bad round, teach yourself breathing exercises that will allow you to relax and move forward. Give yourself internal constructive criticism that will help you in the future, and do not dwell on a bad round or game.