The official start of the holiday season is a wonderful time of the year, but more often than not, it's a particularly busy time.
Holiday parties are full of sweet treats like cookies, pies, and holiday drinks galore – usually within arm's reach. This can make sticking to your fitness and nutrition goals, feel impossible.
Parties, traveling, and meal prep may yield precious time... making it especially challenging to stay on track.
Combat the holiday season chaos with these wellness tips:
Prepare Healthy Dishes
Stay on track, but don't give up on your favorite holiday treats.
Instead of sugar and carb-loaded dishes, opt for a healthy alternative without the added sugar. Check out these revised, but still delicious, recipes!
- Roasted Honey-Nut Squash
- Sriracha Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
- Peanut Butter & Oat Energy Balls
- Creamy Brussel Sprouts & Mushroom Fettuccine
At-Home Workouts
With holiday festivities going on, exercise may be the last thing on your mind.
Get a solid, healthy sweat at home in just 15 minutes. While you’re at it, invite friends and family to join. Have fun with simple exercises – no equipment required:
- Rotational Jacks
- Plank Reach-Unders
- Mountain Climbers
- Squat Jumps
- Burpees
Achievable Goals
Don't stress or fall behind this holiday season. Keeping up with your goals, big and small, keeps you on track and away from the post-holiday blues.
Writing down goals, setting an attainable schedule each week, and holding yourself accountable can start you in the right direction. There are multiple apps to help track progress along your journey, too.
Take it one week, one day at a time.
Aloe Ferox
Your overall health should always be front and center on your priority list... but it doesn't need to consume your life! A lack of consistency in your diet or exercise regimen can quickly throw your system out of whack. Stay on top this season!
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