Blogger Marcia of Marcia’s Healthy Slice shares Judy Kuan’s column with tips & tricks for staying on the fitness bandwagon over the holidays. Here’s an excerpt:
During the holidays, life tends to get especially hectic and stressful. It can be hard to care for yourself as you put in extra work hours, plan for vacations and family get-togethers, and find the time to decorate while juggling other daily tasks.
1. Prioritize your health: Schedule in at least 5 hours a week of “me-time” and use at least 3 of those hours for working out, and perhaps the other 2 hours for exploring new recipes, pampering yourself, you name it! You’re the only one who can stop the cycle of “deprioritizing” your health when life gets busy. Bonus: You’ll likely feel less stressed, happier, and more engaged – and as a result, be able to really enjoy quality time with family and friends.
2. Act like a kid: What do kids do around the holidays? They run around with excitement, barely able to sit still. Take a page from their book and take walks to check out your neighbors’ holiday decorations; head outdoors for some sledding or snowshoeing; or sign up for a holiday 5K.
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