Visualize your Plate While You Eat

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/healthy-eating-plate/

Have a Healthy Happy Holiday!

Give the Gift of Heart Healthy

Holiday shopping is in full swing! So give the gift of healthy essentials.

For the sporty person on your list...

Customized Nike ID Sport Sneakers

Puma Fundamentals Sports Bag , or on the pricier side Puma Urban Mobility Sports Bag

H20 Flex All Sport Waterproof Headphones

For the yoga junkie person on your list...

OM Yoga Studio

Gaiam Yoga Mats

Stress Relief Kit

For the in need of relaxation person on your list...

Homedics Hydro-Therapy Foot Massager with Jet Action and Heat

Miyashi™ Massaging Pillow

BackJoy® Seat Topper

For the conscious eater on your list....

Bento Lunchbox

Green Lunchbox System

Electronic Kitchen Scale

Here Come The Holidays!

Greetings readers! So I know Thanksgiving was more than a week ago but I still owe a recap of the holiday feast. Overall I was extremely proud of myself for making sure I felt satisfied and not overly stuffed. Thanksgiving dinner was absolutely delicious. My aunt cooked a great feast including turkey, ham, stuffing, rice, roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes and salad. At the start of the morning I made sure to have a decent breakfast; half a cinnamon raisin bagel with a tbsp. of salmon cream cheese and some fruit. Breakfast certainly fueled me up until dinner time. Once dinner was served I had only one plate full of portion controlled turkey, ham, mashed potatoes and lots of roasted vegetables! Even better, the dessert was a 'light' version pumpkin pie that I made! It was simply delicious; it hit the spot but didn't feel too overbearing. 

I do have to mention that on Thanksgiving morning my mother and I went on an hour walk. We dedicated ourselves the night before to some exercise! Again, walking is my favorite form of exercise; it's convenient, no cost and is potentially great for some bonding time with friends, family, etc. 

I have definitely pondered the rest of the holidays. How will I trim the tree and keep a trim waist? So here is some advice to follow!

• Holiday=family time ; plan a shopping trip or casual stroll in a park with family & friends before or after big holiday dinner
• Offer to cook/bake a dish for a holiday event...with that being said make sure it's healthy!
• If you are going to a holiday event, inquire with the host to see what they will be serving; therefore you can plan what's worth eating and what's not
• Your holiday plate should contain: half vegetables, one quarter protein/lean meats, one quarter starch
• Watch your alcohol intake, there are calories in those drinks too!
• Do not show up to a holiday event hungry, load up on fruits and veggies and a light snack
• Remember that cute holiday outfit you bought? If you want to fit into it again...follow all the above steps! :)

So why is it important to keep healthy eating habits through the Holidays?
Some may say oh it's the holidays...

NO.

Most likely if you get into the habit of binge eating and intaking too many calories, those habits could linger well after the holidays. Practice makes perfect!

If you have any questions, inquiries, comments. Please be sure to leave them on this post!

Happy Holidays

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