节日的压力? 试一试 Our Top 5 Tips for a Healthy Holiday Season

If the holidays sometimes leave you feeling overwhelmed 和 out of control, you’re not alone. 和 if the Grinch has stolen your spirit 和 good intentions, try some of these tips to reclaim your ho-ho-ho 和 stay happy 和 healthy.

1. 保持健康的生活习惯.

Make a pact with yourself during the holidays. 例如, decide that you’ll move more 和 do something 每天活跃 在接下来的三个星期. Take it a step further, 和 pledge to start the day with a 健康的早餐, limit the sweets 和 get at least seven hours of sleep each night. If you don’t completely give up your healthy habits, you won’t feel like you have to start over once the holidays are over.

2. 提防时令甜食.

The holidays often dish up extra helpings of less-than-healthy treats. 试着做准备 健康的零食 that are ready to eat when the urge to snack strikes. If you’re hosting a holiday party, challenge yourself to make delicious 和 healthier options using our 食谱和烹饪技巧.

3. 保持活跃.

Instead of beating yourself up about missing a workout, sprinkle some healthy activities into your daily routine. 例如, if the weather isn’t too frightful 和 you’re working from home, ride your bike around your neighborhood during a lunch break. If dinner is going to be a feast, opt for a light lunch, then take a vigorous walk. 和 让家人搬家. When the kids are home from school, squeeze in some active chores 和 trips to the park.

4. 但不要太活跃.

Give yourself the gift of peace. If you need some down time to recharge, declare a “me-treat” 和 do something that relaxes you. 试一试 瑜伽、冥想 或年代待决线上电子游戏飞禽走兽.

5. Make a plan for the new year.

Your poinsettia’s pooped 和 the gifts are all gone. 现在? It’s a great time to reset for the new year – but don’t go dashing through your to-do list too fast, or you might not stick to your plan. Lay out realistic, sustainable steps for the months ahead. 例如，启动一个 每日步行程序 报名参加一个 虚拟心路走 before you set your sights on that marathon.