5 Ways To Avoid A Holiday Hangover
Yes, it’s the holiday season once again. With the holidays brings time spent with family and friends…weight gain and soaring credit card debt. Avoid the holiday hangover with the following 5 ways to keep you balanced through the holiday season:
1. Maintain your workout routine. Don’t give up on your workout routine even though things are a bit hectic this time of year. Your body needs to counteract stress through added activity. Holiday anxiety is caused by deviating from our normal routine. Try to squeeze in 15 to 20 minutes of activity before breakfast or after dinner.
2. Eat more good food. Unfortunately, pie, chocolates and candy canes don’t constitute as “good food.” Fill up on salads and fruits instead of sweets. Don’t avoid the temptation to eat yummy foods, just be sure to fill up on the good stuff first.
3. Take supplements. Holiday food is loaded with sugar, trans fats and processed ingredients. Seek advice on quality supplements to maintain diet integrity during the holidays.
4. Sign up for a race. The holiday season provides ample opportunity to participate in 5k or 10k races in the form of a fundraiser or a local event. These races are quick – you can walk or run and even bring your dog. It will provide you with a sense of accomplishment and will help balance out excessive holiday eating.
5. Shovel in good form. Don’t let shoveling disable you. Be careful not to bend and twist while shoveling as this will destroy the lumbar disks in your back. Use your knees, flatten your back and take breaks as necessary.
The holiday season means we will eat bad and exercise less. Moderation is the key. Doing small things will keep you balanced through the holiday season. Maintaining balance means you’ll look back on the holiday season and remember that it was great instead of being happy that it’s over.
