Wellness & Lifestyle

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How To Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

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How To Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

5 TIPS HOW TO STAY HEALTHY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

As this holiday season approaches, many of us are preparing for big celebrations and parties. Food, snacks, wine, beer, beverages... there is no other time of the year that people like to fill themselves up till their hearts content (or stomach is bursting). 

If you want to maintain your waistline this holiday season or even lose weight while people around you are packing on the holiday pounds, then this is for you!

Below are 5 tips for keeping yourself healthy this holiday season. 

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Healthy Holiday Plates

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Healthy Holiday Plates

HEALTHY HOLIDAY PLATES

It seems that we're invited to a party, dinner or get-together every other night in the weeks leading up to and during the holidays. Unfortunately, most of the dishes that are brought along are not exactly healthy. Eating out has always been a bit of a struggle for me as there are many foods that I don't do well with and feel yuck after. We all tend to overindulge during the holidays season, tempted by all the unhealthy treats around. But to be honest with you, I get tired of all the rich and fattening foods rather quickly and welcome a healthy, fresh alternative. 

This is your year to shine with that healthy dish the next time you are asked to bring something to a holiday party. Here are a few ideas to get you started. 

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5 Tips To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

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5 Tips To Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

5 TIPS TO AVOID HOLIDAY WEIGHT GAIN

Do you believe the stories about how much weight people put on during the holidays? In a recent study conducted by The National Institute of Health, the researchers discovered that, in reality, most people tend to only put on just under one pound. However, a person who is already overweight will average a whopping 5 pounds extra after the last festive meal! 

Unfortunately, its not all good news, even for those who put on the minimum because the study also shows that we all tend to keep the pounds we put on. In other words, over ten years, those not-so- much pounds, could lead someone to being overweight. 

So, what can we do in order to keep those extra pounds off? Here's a few tips to get you through the holidays. 

Stop The Holiday Stress with These 11 Stress Busting Tips

Stop The Holiday Stress with These 11 Stress Busting Tips

Stop The Holiday Stress with These Stress Busting Tips

The holiday season is in full swing which means lots of parties, get togethers , family gatherings and catch ups. To some, the holidays are a time for stress and depression. And it isn't really surprising. The holiday season requires a lot of work to pull off the perfect Hallmark holiday. 

It is because of this pressure that people find themselves in front of tons of demands- work, gift shopping, party planning, cooking, cleaning, caring for elderly parents or children on school break, among a million different things to do. This means goodbye to rest and relaxation over the holidays and hello to worry and stress!

Well, the worrying ends here. With a little practical planning, you can minimize the holiday stress and depression. This means more time to enjoy the vacation the coming holidays are offering. When the holiday stress is at its peak, it becomes difficult to stop and compose yourself. 

Here are some tips you can try to rid yourself of holiday stress: