The zing of the festival mood is wafting in the air - after all, it's the time of the year when we look ahead and find Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year lined up, bumper to bumper; it's fun and festivities all the way. These holidays are what remind us of the beauty and significance of our lives, things that we swiftly overlook in our loaded down existence. Alas, it is also the time when all our onerous efforts and victories over health and diet go for a vulgar toss. Now, what can we do about it?
Watch what you Eat
How can you resist the Halloween candies, the Thanksgiving turkey, or the dainty Christmas cake for that matter? Not easy, you say. The trick is to take small portions of everything so that you can enjoy it all while not stuffing yourself. The mental image of an expanding waistline should keep us all sufficiently motivated. The problem of alcoholic binges is not too far away. Restrict yourself to wine, or not more than a couple of drinks. This way not only will you maintain weight and health it will also thwart any unsavory incidents involving an intoxicated you. Such incidents can ruin the fun not just for you but for the entire family.
Drink lots of Water
This is valid everyday and particularly so for holidays, considering the amount of sweets and fatty food one ends up consuming. Drinking more water will also make amends for the dehydration brought on by alcoholic drinks. Water also flushes out the residues from your binges. So, carry a bottle of water in your car and sip at it frequently.
Don't ditch your workouts
Bearing in mind the extra calories that go in, don't shift your exercise regimen to low gear. If you feel like taking a break from its rigors go on a walk instead and if it's too cold outside, run on a thread-mill. You can also do yoga stretches, lift weights or do push ups inside the house. If you dare to brave the cold and venture out be sure to dress warmly.
Keep yourself warm
Some of the holiday activities are sure to extract you from your home - there is the shopping, family dinners, visits or parties. Weighing the vicissitudes of the Fall and Winter weather, it is always better to be prepared. Dress warmly in woolen clothes and carry an extra coat or jacket, just in case. Put several layers of clothing between yourself and the cold. What we least need is an attack of flu or cold to botch the festival plans. Since kids are more vulnerable to these infections make sure they are wrapped up warmly.
Find time to Relax
Often overlooked, relaxing helps you tide over the crazy bustle of holidays without burning yourself out. Catch up on the latest DVD flicks or bestsellers. Think about pampering yourself a little by getting a massage or a facial treatment. Catch up on your sleep by taking catnaps in the afternoon. Be positive and indulge in happy thoughts.
Spend time with loved ones
Now is the time to organize gatherings with friends and your extended family. Go across the street with an armful of homemade goodies and get to know your neighbors. Meet up with old friends, recount those crazy anecdotes, pull each other legs, and laugh riotously - this is the reason why some of the best memories are associated with holidays.
This holiday, let us create some precious memories, NOT shameful recollections of drunken escapades or appalling visions of paunches. This holiday let us stay happy, and healthy.
Zsofia Christopher
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