Top tip: Create a ‘movement menu’ - write down a list of all the ways you like to move your body (and yes, between the sheets counts). Having a variety of go-to options, like spending twenty minutes practising yoga, a short HIIT session, or even just taking a walk, should be easy to squeeze into your day. Make sure your ‘movement menu’ includes choices you can do from home for those days you don’t want to leave the house. MANAGING THE ‘PARTY’ SEASON December throws us more opportunities to drink than any other time of year, but the first thing to remember is that you don’t have to take them. Attitudes have changed. Sobriety and mindful drinking are the new sexy. And if you’re thinking about it, you can bet others are, too. Sober curious? Check out all the delicious alcohol-free spirits out there - it could be a game-changer.
If and when you do drink, choose your drinks wisely. Avoid sugar-laden cocktails and stick to clear spirits if weight loss is your goal.
Don’t let yourself be talked into the afterparty at the last minute. Book your taxi home in advance, and have a response ready for why you can’t stay out late when that usual someone (because we’ve all got that friend) tries to talk you into it. Stay away from them if you doubt your willpower! State your boundaries ahead of time. Tell whoever you’re out with if you’re only planning on having one or two drinks, and stay firm if anyone tries to talk you into more. If you’re there with a partner, make sure they know your plans from the start so they’re not caught off guard when you decide it’s time to leave. If you know you’re likely to have a hangover, don’t berate yourself. Instead, do your best to clear your calendar for the next morning so that you can sleep it off guilt-free. Top tip: The best way to avoid the head-pounding misery of a hangover is to drink moderately - or not at all. But, along with sleep, there are a few other ways to minimise the damage after a big night. For example, include a B vitamin complex into your supplement regime (alcohol can deplete your body’s B vitamins) and drink coconut water for electrolytes and potassium.
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