The holiday season is here, and while we all relish in delightful food and gatherings, I want to assist you in making mindful choices to stay healthy. Here are a few simple tips to prevent the festive joy from being followed by extra pounds.
Start with a healthy breakfast
Begin your day with a nutritious breakfast and stick to the routine of three meals a day. Skipping meals can lead to reaching for unhealthy snacks between meals, especially during festive moments like social gatherings.
Balance in meals
For every meal, it’s essential to ensure a balanced composition with a combination of proteins, healthy fats, and fiber-rich vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. This promotes a stable blood sugar level and keeps you satisfied for a longer period.
Hydration
Stay hydrated by drinking water throughout the day, even between festive drinks. Sometimes, thirst is confused with hunger, so a glass of water before meals can help prevent overeating.
Enjoy consciously & listen to your body
You don’t have to be too strict during the holidays. Don’t skip the extra treats and savory snacks. Enjoy consciously and listen to your body. Prioritize mindful enjoyment to overindulging. Remember that excessive restriction carries the risk of eventually indulging and eating everything. It’s perfectly fine to eat a bit more for two or three days, as long as the excess doesn’t last for weeks.
Integrate movement
Stay active and schedule short, effective workouts into your routine. This could be a post-meal walk, a quick home exercise, or even dancing to your favorite festive tunes. Regular physical activity helps not only in digestion but also in burning extra calories.
Relaxation
Stress can significantly impact eating behavior, often resulting in emotional eating or unhealthy food choices. Embrace self-care and consciously reserve time for relaxation, even if it’s just a few minutes each day. Read a book, listen to music, take a soothing bath, practice meditation, or engage in something you enjoy. It helps reduce stress and recharge energy.
I hope these tips assist you in enjoying the holidays healthily and balanced. Wishing you a joyful and healthy holiday season!
Carina van der Kloet is founder and personal stylist. She has twenty years experience. She has given numerous master classes and personal styling advice to thousands of people including management, executives, entrepreneurs, expatriates, diplomats working at various (international) organizations.
Carina van der Kloet grew up in French speaking countries in Africa and in the United States. She speaks English, French and Dutch.
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