The holidays are nearly here! đŠ
And if youâre like most of my clients, you havenât really thought about how you can make a plan to stay with your wellness goals this holiday season.
Itâs ok – most people donât think ahead!
Most of us arrive to the Thanksgiving table and think:
âEveryone else is gorging themselves, why shouldnât I?â
or
âI have no choices – itâs all high calorie goodness!â
Iâm here to tell you that Thanksgiving – and holidays in general – donât have to be a setback!
đđ» Hereâs the trick: It’s all in your mindset. You can stay on track while still savoring the season.đđ»
Yep. The holidays can be an opportunity to take care of yourself – not an excuse for a blowout that leaves you feeling terrible for a week.
Itâs possible to have a nice holiday weekend AND haveâŠ
đĄïž Your blood sugar and blood pressure stay in check.
đ« Your belly be happy.
đš Your digestion stay on track.
đ Your jeans stay loose after the celebrations.
As one client told me, “I’m so glad you talked to me about all of thisâI came out of it making changes to what I would have normally done.”
Thatâs the magic Iâm sharing with you today! đȘ
Here are 4 simple, non-food-related tools for your Holiday Wellness Toolkit:
- Shift your mindset: See the holiday as an opportunity to take care of yourself. Put your health and well-being at the top of your list and plan accordingly. đȘ· This means not looking at the holidays as a way to go off the rails, but as a way of taking care of your âfuture selfâ so that on December 1 youâll still be feeling like your best self. Itâs possible, I promise!
- Go for the people. Shift your focus from the food and attend the event for the people and the experience instead. đđ»
Make your priority to enjoy great conversations and reconnect with people you haven’t seen in a while instead of just the pie. Itâs a refreshing change! - Pace your eating for the day: Don’t starve yourself before you go – or youâll be more inclined to overeat! đ„
Eat a healthy snack or meal earlier in the day so that you can make smarter, more moderate choices at the gathering. Your waistband will thank you! - Move your body: After your meal, take a brisk walk. (A walk before the meal or anytime you feel stressed works too!) đ Walking helps your blood sugar reset and also helps boost your mood – a perfect combo!
Which of these tips resonates most with you?
Stay tuned for Part 2 where Iâll share some easy food-related tips for your Holiday Wellness Toolkit!
These are some of the things I tell my clients to help stay on track for the holidays. If you want a customized plan just for you so that you are consistently feeling good – both for the holidays and beyond – letâs connect in a free 20-Minute Health Strategy Call here.
DISCLAIMER: This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about nutrition and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not medical advice. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For my full Disclaimer, please click here.