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Tips for fun and healthy holidays by Mary Thomas •• Start your day with 30 minutes of movement - a walk-in nature, a quick HIIT workout or a morning yoga flow. •• Arriving at a party hungry is never a good idea. Try your best to eat some fruit/nuts before an event. Drink a big glass of water with fresh lemon – before your event. •• Cook up a healthy sweet treat for friends and family. This will inspire friends and family and prove how delicious healthy food can taste. •• Take 3 deep breaths before your meal and remind yourself: the food is not going anywhere. You can eat more later or tomorrow. You do not have to eat
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EVERYTHING now. •• Make the best food choices available to you. Replace the fried and sugary options for fresher, grilled options instead. •• Ensure half your plate of food is greens and veggies. You and your stomach will feel good. •• Enjoy the proteins during the meal – to keep you full and satiated. •• Try to have a balanced plate of food – good fats, protein, healthy carbohydrates (low GI and gluten-free if possible) as well as veggies. •• Drink wisely. Enjoy 2-3 alcoholic drinks if you wish, and choose LadiesCorner.ca – Winter 2020
red wine or gin, vodka or whiskey with soda water and fresh lemon for a healthier option. •• Give yourself permission to enjoy unhealthy treats you crave in a moderate amount – eat with mindfulness and joy! Remember you will be going back to eating well tomorrow. •• Feeling stuffed? Take a 20-minute walk after a big meal to digest. •• Enjoy some hot water with lemon or peppermint tea post meal. Everything in moderation, and there’s a perfect balance in this life if we can find it. And enjoy a memorable festive season 2020.
