THROUGHOUT DECEMBER Everyone thinks of January as the time to start a new healthy habit, but why wait until then? Starting that habit today will give you a powerful sense of achievement. Want to start meditation? Download an app and start now. Don’t drink enough water? This is the time to change that. Hydrating properly is a key health habit. Set yourself a daily target of at least two litres a day (more if you’re planning on drinking alcohol). It’s fine to up your indulgence quota at Christmas but use it wisely. Don’t waste it on a buffet of fried food, grim canapes and cheap prosecco just because it’s there. Determine in advance which events in your diary will have delicious quality food on offer and make those your nights to indulge (guilt-free).
Top tip: Never arrive hungry at a party. Eat a healthy meal before you go, or if it’s an event where you plan to take advantage of the yummy food, then maybe have a snack beforehand so you’re still not tempted to overindulge. If there’s a steady flow of festive treats in the office, give yourself a better chance of resisting by keeping healthy snacks in your drawer or handbag. Would a nut, raisin and chocolate chip mix hit the spot while everyone else tucks into mince pies? If there’s something you really can’t resist, then mark it down as a guilt- free indulgence. If someone gifts you food, don’t do that thing where you convince yourself the only way to get it out of the house is to eat it. There’s nothing wrong with regifting to someone else or sharing it with colleagues or neighbours. Get plenty of sleep! You won’t enjoy anything if you’re constantly drained of energy. Keep a good supply of fruit and vegetables in your diet, and take a Vitamin C supplement for an extra boost. All of this will support your immune system, which means more energy. Move your body, and I mean every single day. Even if it’s not your usual gym session, being consistent will help keep you on track and stop you from getting too lazy. It might help to book some workouts with a friend or trainer so they can hold you accountable.
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