Modify your recipes to healthier versions that will taste the same! For example, use skim milk instead of whole, applesauce for oil, and so on. The OSU website has a great handout on different modifications: Watch out for those leftovers! Two to three days of overeating isn’t going to cause you to gain weight, but it is the leftovers you bring home that can get you into trouble. In fact, don’t bring home leftovers, but if you must, bring home the healthier turkey, sweet potato, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, and so on. Sign up for a 5K or fitness walk to keep your mind focused on your fitness goals. Keep up with your exercise during the holidays and try to be more active. Stress can be overwhelming during the holidays and can cause you to miss the joy and spirit of the season. It is important to recognize your stressors and manage them so you are able to enjoy the true nature of the season. Some tips to reduce stress include: Schedule time. “me” Get your sleep. Schedule exercise. Prioritize your do” list—Say to things that are not high on your “to “no” priority list. Make a list of what is truly important to you—Do those lights need to be perfect, or is family time more important? Reward yourself with nonfood a dollar in a jar every time you work out, and get a massage when you have enough money. Volunteer to help others have a great holiday season—serve food at a homeless shelter, buy groceries for a family to have a special Christmas dinner, bring gifts to children at a hospital, and so on. Giving helps raise your spirits and makes you feel like you are making a difference in the lives of others!
Modify your recipes to healthier versions that will taste the same! For example, use skim milk instead of whole, applesauce for oil, and so on. The OSU website has a great handout on different modifications: Watch out for those leftovers! Two to three days of overeating isn’t going to cause you to gain weight, but it is the leftovers you bring home that can get you into trouble. In fact, don’t bring home leftovers, but if you must, bring home the healthier turkey, sweet potato, pumpkin, Brussels sprouts, and so on. Sign up for a 5K or fitness walk to keep your mind focused on your fitness goals. Keep up with your exercise during the holidays and try to be more active. Stress can be overwhelming during the holidays and can cause you to miss the joy and spirit of the season. It is important to recognize your stressors and manage them so you are able to enjoy the true nature of the season. Some tips to reduce stress include: Schedule “me” time. Get your sleep. Schedule exercise. Prioritize your “to do” list—Say “no” to things that are not high on your priority list. Make a list of what is truly important to you—Do those lights need to be perfect, or is family time more important? Reward yourself with nonfood a dollar in a jar every time you work out, and get a massage when you have enough money. Volunteer to help others have a great holiday season—serve food at a homeless shelter, buy groceries for a family to have a special Christmas dinner, bring gifts to children at a hospital, and so on. Giving helps raise your spirits and makes you feel like you are making a difference in the lives of others!
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