I want to take a little time today to give you all a push of motivation. As it gets cold outside and into winter most people start to lose the motivation to eat healthy and exercise. With the holidays that all fall in this time of the year, and all the crazy amounts of food, we need to keep our wellbeing in the forefront of our minds. We always are thinking of something or someone else at this time, what gifts am I going to get the family, where are we spending the holidays and if you travel out of your area, forget about it! Stress is at an all-time high. This is the hardest time to practice good eating habits and like I said exercise.
I encourage you to make an effort to think about what you
are putting into your body this holiday season, starting with Thanksgiving
maybe don’t fill your plate all the way, have a little bit and see how you feel
after 15 minutes if you are still hungry go back for a little more. Another good trick, eat SLOWLY, I know we all
have waited all day to eat that Thanksgiving meal, but try to slow down and not
stuff your face all at once.
As for exercise, I know its cold outside but there are ways
around that. If you are going to the mall to get some shopping done (and who isn’t)
before you allow yourself in the stores walk two full laps around the mall (or
store) then begin actually shopping. I
am sure with children this may be difficult but have them walk with you, or
make a game out of raking leaves (biggest pile wins!).
Ideas like these can
help you stay less stressed and still enjoy this holiday season. I hope you take some time to think about yourself
this crazy time of the year!
Live Healthy,
Nadia
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