Gobble,
Gobble, Gobble! Not only is this what a turkey says, but it is the
American motto during the holiday season!
What are we gobbling?
Food, food and more food, stress, and possibly finding the perfect
gifts, as the speed of our life gears up over the next month let me share
3 tips with you to help you through this Thanksgiving season feeling healthy
and alive:
1 - Plan your meals
Planning your meals ahead
of time saves time and money. Have you ever ventured to the grocery store with no clue what
you were going to buy? I know I have! In this situation the
shopping cart seems to fill up with just about everything that your
taste buds enjoy. To avoid overspending, write out your grocery list before
heading to the store. Aside from saving you money, having your meals for
the week planned out alleviates the daily question of “what am I cooking for
dinner tonight?” Putting the weekly menu on your refrigerator.
2 - Be Mindful
Practicing mindfulness in
each area of your life will bring lasting and bountiful results. This practice
can be used with your food, the ones you love, and every decision in your life.
Mindfully choosing and consuming your food will assist you in tuning into
your body and hearing its signals. Eat slowly and with gratitude.
Chew each bite thoroughly, enjoying every flavor that fills your palate.
You will find yourself enjoying your meals at a much higher level, and
being mindful during the eating process helps to avoid overeating. Use
mindful principles in every area of your life to experience more delight and a
deeper connection with everything surrounding you.
3 - Stress Relief
I certainly don’t have to
tell you that stress causes a number of health issues. Equip yourself
with some stress relief tools that you can use at a moment’s notice — combating
stress as it comes at you. Reducing your tendency to worry about things
you cannot control, learning a few breathing exercises, journaling your feelings
daily, and releasing control are a few fabulous tools to keep you as stress
free as possible. Just as important as doing things to reduce stress, avoiding
negative influences in life that cause stress
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suggestions and want to read about 7 more steps to having a Happy and Healthy
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May this thanksgiving
season be filled with gratitude and abundance!
Blessings,
Sheri Engstrom-Rickard CHHC Mrs. CO 2004
PS. Are you gearing
up for Christmas but maybe feeling like you need a little extra support to get
through to the New Year without any weight gain while maintaining your sanity?
Then check out my 21 Day Happy and Healthy Holiday
Challenge. Ring in the New Year with excitement!
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