Quick Tips For Improving Heart Health Over The Holidays
THE HOLIDAYS
1. Find something you enjoy - During this busy holiday
season, finding things you want to do for exercise is key to
getting out and moving. It doesn’t always need to be in the
gym. Maybe it is ice skating or taking a brisk walk outside.
Your Fitness Trainer can also help hold you accountable
to making this time for yourself thru scheduled workout
appointments.
2. Don’t let the holidays derail you - Don’t set impossible
standards. If you want that pecan pie, be realistic and
enjoy it. Use portion control vs. excluding it altogether. In
the letting go, oftentimes you lose weight because there is a
connection to the mind that you satisfied your craving.
3. Think slight edge - If you are driving toward change. The
small changes, over time, can produce profound results.
Think with the end goal in mind. One plate vs. two this
Thanksgiving could be a small win.
4. Connect with family & friends - your Thanksgiving turkey
might not be the only thing getting rubbed. Challenging
relationships this time of year may also be thematic. Who
in the family irritates you that you are forced to spend time
can create a rub of its own? Perhaps think about what you
can learn about yourself from these relationships? Can you
find that 1 positive thing about those relationships to focus
on? And how might you extend compassion to those relationships?
If you have them join you for a workout, will that
help them alleviate the stress that is causing them to act in
irritating ways? And if nothing else, those things may not
seem as difficult because you made time to exercise!!:-)
5. Give a little - This is a season of joy and gratitude. Giving
back, whether it is time, supplies for the homeless or money,
giving back is a great way to strengthen the heart and
help us understand that while we still need to hold space for
our own stressors and challenges, we are dealing with first
world challenges that many people around the world would
be more than grateful to have.
THE TAKEAWAY
This holiday season, take some time to focus on your heart’s
physical and emotional health. By following the above tips, you
can pave the way to healthier and happier holidays!
