Healthy Holiday Tips from Health Compass |
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With gatherings for work, with family and friends plus all the stress of the season, are you wondering how you can make it through the holidays without weight gain and feeling bloated? BE PREPARED... Follow these 5 tips and come out feeling good on the other side of the New Year. |
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Expect to succeed... You can avoid failure by setting up expectations for success!! Keep your standards high and make the decision to succeed. When you fail to plan, you plan to fail. People often expect to eat more, exercise less and gain weight over the holidays. Take control of your expectations and set yourself up for success. |
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Plan your workouts... This is one of the more important times to keep up with your exercise routine. As above, planning is key to your follow-through. Make it a point to stay on-course and rally others to join you. If you’re traveling, bring your workout gear. If you’re home and cooking, plan time in your schedule to make sure you fit it in. |
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Stay hydrated... Half your body weight in ounces of water is a good guideline, more if you're active. You should be drinking water all day, every day so now is the time to make sure you keep it up. Staying hydrated also helps with energy and mood, both of which can help in this busy season. Water rich veggies and fruit can also help keep you hydrated. |
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Make the best choices... Take charge of your plate and make the best choices possible to keep you on track even when you're not in control of what is being served. If you plan to have dessert, prepare for those extra calories during your meal and day and pull back a bit. Choose vegetables & proteins and if none of the choices are good, keep your portions small, eat slowly and chew your food well. Offer to make something so you know you will have a healthy option. |
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Keep an attitude of gratitude... Enjoy the time with family and friends. Take a moment to appreciate and be thankful for all the joys you have in your life and focus on the good in people. If you’re feeling stressed, take time to breathe, go for a walk or find some alone time to decompress. |
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