With the holidays coming up, that means lots of good food and fun all around. This year of a scary pandemic has already included lots of eating and being trapped in our houses with food for months. This means many people have gained or lost weight. If you are trying to stay cautious of the holiday foods to continue your personal development journey, see below for tips on staying healthy during the holidays.
"You Only Live Once (YOLO)"
Enjoy yourself
This is the number one tip to staying healthy during the holidays. Most people try and stick to a diet during the holidays to work on their physical health; however, do not neglect your mental health and deprive yourself of nostalgic holiday foods by focusing on one goal. The tip is to opt for healthier foods, but certainly do not skip out on your favorites because that's what the holidays are all about.
"Too Much of Anything is Bad..."
Maintain proportions
While you should be enjoying yourself and eating whatever you want in terms of your favorite meals, please do not overdo it with the proportions. Try and eat the normal amounts of foods you would typically focus on in your diet; however, you can replace those healthy foods with the foods you truly enjoy. Trying to maintain proportions will help your body stay regulated, and it will not go through such a shock when dealing with various food options.
"Planning Now, Will Save you Time in the Future"
Plan your meals
To stay on track and not overdo eating habits during the holidays, it is essential to plan your meals. This includes staying on track with the usual eating times that you eat at. To accomplish this, you may need to have a snack as most holiday meals usually run later than normal eating times. One of the most important things to remember when planning your meals is not to skip any, as hard as that may be. This rule is significant as it can throw off your entire metabolic rate.
"Hard Work Has Great Rewards"
Maintain your workout plan
Although it may be hard to avoid those amazing holiday foods, stay committed to being active. When your body switches over from a few days of diet changes, the side effects will not be as drastic if you continue to move your body and get a good workout in. Typically around the holidays, you are surrounded by loved ones; therefore, try and make it fun by going on a walk, playing outdoor games, or a family trip to the gym.
"Dream Works Wonders for your Future"
Get enough sleep
Sleeping is vital to your overall health; therefore, it is extra essential to sleep during the holidays when your body adjusts to certain changes. Take advantage of the time off from work, school, etc., to fully relax and catch up on some zzzs.
"Let your Body Flow like a River"
Stay hydrated
Most people on a health journey really stress drinking water. This factor is significant when consuming excessive amounts of foods that your body may not have had for a while. Additionally, to anyone just starting their health journey, water is critical to maintain a healthy digestive tract and prevent any side effects of eating sugary and salty foods.
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