#1 Plan Ahead and Don't Overdo It
Going into a party or festive gathering can cause a little anxiety, especially when trying to live a healthy lifestyle (which may seem impossible to keep during the holidays)! Sure it's easy to say "oh, this is just ONE party, I'll work it off later.." bur if your schedule looks like mine, I have several Christmas parties to attend this year...and that's before Christmas even arrives! Having a game plan and sticking to it ahead of time will help a lot! If asked to bring a side dish to a party, bring a healthy option. Others will thank you for this, too!
#2 Make Time to Exercise
Yes, the holidays are SUPER busy and our schedules are jam packed. Follow me here for a minute, though....there's 24 hours in a day, right? Well, taking 30 minutes or even an hour away from those 24 hours is not a whole lot of time. Let's break it down even more - there's 168 hours in a week - setting aside 3 to 5 of those hours for exercise is totally doable. Your body will thank you later, I promise!
#3 Wash Your Hands
Here's where the nurse in me is coming out - hand washing cannot be stressed enough. Its' cold and flu season, people. Wash your hands and do it often! This will definitely help to keep you as healthy as possible this holiday season. Even my 2 year old knows how to wash his hands! Keeping a tiny hand sanitizer in your purse is a great option as well.
#4 Get Some Sleep!
Rest. Rest. Rest. Getting adequate rest is so important and will help your body rejuvenate for another day. Even though it's a busy time of year, making time for adequate sleep (8ish hours a night) will help you stay rested and energized for the day ahead!
#5 Don't Deprive Yourself
I mean, it IS the holidays after all - if you see a delicious looking dessert or dish you want to try, go ahead and do so. This does not mean eat all the things! I know if I deprive myself too much, then I go overboard later. Just remember to keep in mind tip number one - don't overdo it! Remember to keep things in moderation and you will be ok!
I hope this holiday season is off to a great start for you! Stay safe, happy, and healthy!
Any tips you would add to this list? Leave it in the comments below! :)
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I try to make healthy meals around the parties. I have two or three parties each year, so I make sure the dinners I cook at home are healthy. I also opt for fish or something light the day before Christmas since my mom makes a standing rib roast.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a great idea! Thank you for sharing! I'll have to remember this one for sure!
DeleteDon't go into parties hungry! That always backfires.
ReplyDeleteAnd even 10 minutes of activity counts. :)
Two great tips! Thank you!!
DeleteI so with you on the hand washing thing. I preach it to my kids. It's so easy and effective! I always feel better when I get my workouts in.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about feeling better with workouts. It's so true!
DeleteI don't know if my last comment went through so here it is again...
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I was proud that I only had one slice of pie and no pumpkin roll (and both have been sitting in my fridge since Thursday..haha)
Oh goodness now that's willpower! Haha! Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving as well! :)
DeleteA little extra sleep and lots of fresh air! I would add get a flu shot :) Happy Holidays
ReplyDeleteLove this one, too!! Although last year, I was the only one in my house that got the flu shot and oddly enough, I'm also the only one who tested positive for the flu. Oh well...haha!
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