by Tiffanie Grady-Gillespie, Certified Physical Trainer, Certified Corporate Wellness Coach, WickedFiTT
Doesn’t it seem like the day after Halloween we all seem to jump straight into holiday mode?
The holiday season used to be the last two weeks of December. Now, as soon as we hang up our Halloween costumes we are putting up our Christmas trees. And, as we all know, it can be challenging to stay healthy during the holidays.
A key part of staying healthy this time of year is to support the immune system.
Staying healthy through the holidays is about finding balance. With temptations around nearly every corner, engaging in healthy habits can help you stay on track.
Let’s face it, we are all going to splurge. Here’s a few ideas on how to offset the indulgences.
Drink, drink, and drink … water! You may not notice your dehydration in the winter as easily as you would in the summer, so make sure you stay hydrated by drinking at least a 12-ounce bottle of water each morning.
Load up on C. Start high dosing on your vitamin C. You can take up to 100 mg. Remember to take it throughout the day. As vitamin C is water-soluble, you’ll pee out what you don’t absorb.
Wash those hands. One of the easiest things to prioritize during the winter is hand washing.
OK, this one may be tough with all of the parties, but remember drinking is optional. Cranberry and soda is delicious. You can also make some really cool mocktails.
Get as much rest as you can before the party. Sleep!
Exercise; let’s try to counteract the unavoidable impact of holiday goodies and meals. Make sure to get those workouts in.
And finally, the stress factor. Try to make a plan for coping with stress. Remember to take the time to stop, relax and take a breather from your everyday obligations.
Don’t sweat the small stuff. Save the sweat for those workouts.
