With many people travelling during the holidays, it can be hard to stay on track this holiday season. On average, women gain 7 to 13 lbs over the holidays! So, with that in mind and trying to be mindful of how much I eat and drink and my stress level, I try my best to be mindful of how I fuel my body, stay active and sleep well during the holidays.
Tips for taking care of myself and staying on track during the holidays:
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Make breakfast ahead of time
I premake my steel cut oats at home and take them with me. This way I know that I am starting my morning with a healthy meal instead of eating bacon and eggs every morning!
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Bring healthy snacks
I premake energy balls and granola bars so I’m not tempted to eat Turtles, Ferrero Rocher and baking when I am craving something sweet over the holidays.
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Bring a healthy salad to dinner
Bring a dish to dinner that you know is a healthier option so you know that you have the choice to eat more of that dish vs piling your plate high with full fat, cream , butter or sugar foods that might be as healthy to eat.
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Have a good sleep
I bring my diffuser and oils with me to help stay calm and sleep better when I am at someone else’s house. I also bring my own pillow so my neck is not sore the next morning.
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Less pop and juice
If you choose to drink during the holiday season, have soda vs pop or juice as your mix so you are consuming less calories and sugar
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Physical activity
Don’t gut stuck in the rut of staying in the house and sitting on the couch during the holidays. Get outside and go for a walk, go to the gym, toboggan, skate or ski. You will feel better about yourself if you keep active!
Happy Holidays from my family to yours!
xo Rachelle
My name is Rachelle and I am the owner and founder of Momentum Health & Wellness . I am devoted to inspire and promote health and wellness to individuals and families. I want to create a community where people feel motivated to share their wellness journey and to encourage one another to be positive role models in their home, at work and in the community. I offer prenatal fitness classes, postnatal fitness classes, fitcamp, personal training, injury rehabilitation, yoga for children and corporate wellness.
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