Health & Wellness Holiday Checklist
Health & Wellness Tips on How to Thrive, not just “Survive” through the Holidays!
You don’t need to be overwhelmed and stressed every holiday season – you CAN break that all or nothing cycle with your health & wellness from October to January!
I’ve got a “Holiday Game Plan” to help you stay on-track, feel STRONG, and still have FUN!
FACT: Being prepared ahead of time can help you (and your loved ones) avoid stress, anxiety, mishaps and frustration. Yes, it IS possible to actually enjoy the holiday season AND maintain a health routine!
It all comes down to being INTENTIONAL with how you spend your time. This can include planning new/different activities or changing up your holiday traditions and celebrations.
The top three things to remember for your Healthy Holiday Checklist are:
- Have a realistic mindset and set appropriate expectations for yourself (given your circumstances)
- Create a tangible plan that allows for your “non-negotiable” healthy habits AND flexibility
- Take action: decide each on what tools, resources and accountability measures you need in order to succeed
In Functional Medicine and Holistic Health we believe and honor that health is about how you feel, function and look; all parts of your health matter!
YOUR HEALTHY HOLIDAY CHECKLIST
1. Nourishing Foods
2. Mindful Movement
3. Balanced Routine
4. Prioritizing Self Care
5. Healthy Mindset & Attitude
1. Pick Nourishing Food. Organize your day-to-day meals and plan ahead! What you eat has a powerful effect on how you feel – from your mood to your energy … and it even plays a role in your immune system and sleep.
When it comes to your holiday meal traditions, this might be a good year to switch things up!
If you usually cook/bake a lot of holiday meals or treats, this is an opportunity to try new recipes with healthier ingredients! I have a TON of recipes, all available on my site for free!
You can find my Favorite Recipes here.
2. Just MOVE! Keep your energy up and immune system healthy by exercising at least 30 minutes most days of the week. This can be as simple as going for a brisk walk, but don’t forget about strength training, circuits, classes etc!
This is SO good for your mood, overall energy, boosting your immune system and not to mention being a great stress reliever!
Schedule it into your week: It might not be as long or frequent as you would like, but even 15 minutes here & there make a difference. Mark it into your calendar so it doesn’t get overlooked. (Hint, we love morning workouts, so that way it is done and the day doesn’t get ahead of us!)
3. Stay on a Routine. This means being MORE prepared than more! This is for your own peace of mind, so you can avoid last-minute stress and stay on top of your healthy habits.
What are some of your Non-Negotiables? It could include water intake, step goal, sleep, having weekly food prepping etc.
Plan out your workout sessions, when you will do shopping & cooking, and what meals you’ll have as well. And don’t forget about down time and sleep!
Quick tip: Come up with some creative activities ahead of time in case your original plan falls through. Maybe that is a home workout, walk around the block, or a meal from the freezer?
4. Prioritize Self-Care. If you do find yourself feeling down about how this year is different, take some time to acknowledge those feelings. And then do something to take control and lift your mood.
Get some exercise, send a card in the mail to a friend, take a hot bath, read a book, hop on a video chat with a family member, bake something healthy for a neighbor, etc. What will you do to fill your cup each day? You’ve got plenty of options – the key is just to have a plan, so you don’t have to wing it!
5. Have a Healthy Mindset. Avoid an all or nothing mentality and trying to be “perfect”. You know you’ve tried that before and it doesn’t work! Especially this year, give yourself grace and compassion. Change your view of what success means this holiday season. You can still be healthy (and happy!) even if things don’t always go as plan. Keep a positive, realistic attitude and you’ll feel better overall.
As always, I am here to help.
I specialize in helping women achieve all of their wellness goals & find confidence in themselves. They’re able to balance their hormones, reshape their body & create sustainable results all without extremes or the stress of doing it alone!
Do you answer Yes to any of these…?
- You know what to do, but your biggest challenge is CONSISTENCY
- You tend to yo-yo with your healthy habits
- You feel stuck and not sure what the best next move is
- You want to stay healthy through the end of the year but nervous about “failing”
- You need external accountability in order to be successful
- You don’t want another holiday season feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uncomfortable in your body
- You’re ready to prioritize yourself!
Then it’s time we chat!
I provide the road map and accountability that you need to get better results, faster, within my Women’s Wellness Academy.
PS: Let’s set up a time to chat (I offer free consults!)
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