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Have you made any of these  statements to yourself??

    As you approach the holiday season beginning with Thanksgiving going all the way through to the New Year what are you saying to yourself?  Here are some examples of statements that are adding more stress to your holidays than you need.  1) I will start eating better after the holidays. 2) I will get back into my exercise routine after the new year. 3) Starting January 1, I will kick the sugar and get back to working out. 3) Starting the new year I will start eating better or exercising, maybe even both. 4) This year I am not going to eat any of...whatever food or dish everyone loves but is probably not the healthiest. In my family it is Grandma's chocolate cookies, she is no longer with us, thankfully one cousin can make them perfectly (thank you Tammy😋).  Notice I said thankfully, enjoying the comfort foods that bring joy and wonderful memories are important to our mental health. Enjoy that experience without guilt or thinking how many miles do I need to walk/run to work it off.  Neither exercise or food should be looked at negatively, you can enjoy them in moderation in addition to eating the foods that fuel your body and let's keep your body in motion.  Yes I am saying eat the green bean casserole, favorite holiday cookie, sweet potato casserole or that amazing pie you only get on the holidays.  This is good for our soul, heart and mind.

    We can do things to make the holidays a little less stressful, dare I say enjoyable. Rather than saying I shouldn't have that treat or I don't have time to be active right now, put a fresh spin on it. Sure I would love to have a small piece of pie, today I am going to take a brisk walk after lunch or dinner. It is all about reframing your approach. Another way to reduce the stress is of course movement every day, whether it is outside, in the gym, or at home.  Even if it is just for 10 minutes, our bodies were built to move and it is good for your body, mind and mental health.  If you are someone either new to exercise or exercise will be your New Year's resolution, don't wait for the New Year to start or re-start.  Movement is a great way to reduce stress and tension, holiday's can bring tension, and if you start slowly now you will be well on your way come January 1st.

    I am not going to provide you with a workout just get out and take a walk, short or long, just do it.  If you are looking for a workout please check out some of the other blog posts here for videos or my youtube channel for a variety of workouts.

    Wishing you all a wonderful and joyous holiday season

Sincerely 
Ricarda 'Ricki' Alleman
Be safe, be happy, be healthy
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https://www.youtube.com/@rickiesfitness




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