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If like most people, you find this time of the year a bit full on with social events, work Christmas parties and family commitments, then you must be sure to look after your health so that you can enjoy yourself and have a relaxed and happy holiday season.
In many cases, people seem to have more functions to attend and later evenings than normal which translates to less sleep and poorer diets.
Here are our top 6 tip to help you survive the silly season
1. Start the day with a nutritious smoothie
Invest in a good high speed blender – it’s worth it!
Using a blender instead of a juicer will not only give you a great morning boost of fruit and veg, it also means that you don’t miss out on all the vital fiber.
I like to combine one apple, some watermelon, a knob of fresh ginger, a knob of fresh turmeric, a lime or half a lemon (no peel), some kale or spinach and a splash of apple cider vinegar and some filtered water (or use coconut water). Blend on high until smooth and then add some ice (if your blender can crush ice) and blend again. Serve in a tall glass with a straw
2. Hydrate well
Make sure you are drinking enough water throughout the day and evening.
Some people like to go by the 8 glasses a day rule, which equates to about 2 litres a day, but it’s important to keep in mind where you are (eg. In a desert vs at the snow) and how much water you are losing every day (eg. How much do you exercise and pass urine a day).
Another way to calculate how much water you need, is to multiply your body weight by 0.033.
Eg. If you weigh 65 kg, then 65*0.033 = 2.145L of water per day.
Of course, it would be wise to also inter-space each alcoholic drinks with 2 glasses of water if you’re going out and have a few beers or cocktails or wine.
3. Don’t forget to move
It’s too easy if we’ve eaten and drunk too much on Christmas Day to go into a food coma. So make sure you get some exercise over this festive period – go for a swim or a dance, or take advantage of daylight savings and go for a morning or early evening stroll and enjoy the sunshine.
Remember, Vitamin D is also good for you, but don’t forget to wear sunscreen and a hat if you’re out for more than 15 minutes or if you know that you are prone to burning easily.
4. It’s OK to say “no”
Some people can over-commit themselves by trying to see everyone and do everything, and in the process, exhaust themselves out.
While it’s a fun time and great to catch up with family and friends, don’t put too much pressure on yourself by trying to please everyone.
Remember to make sure that you’re taking some time out for yourself to recharge and renew as well.
5. Party responsibly…
Whether we’re talking about food or drink, it’s not a sin to indulge a little, but make sure that it’s not too much so that you end up regretting it and feeling over bloated or too hungover.
6. Finish the day with a good night’s sleep
To make sure that you’re looking and feeling your very best this festive season, it’s essential that you get enough sleep.
Although the number of hours can differ for each person, experts recommend at least 8 hours a night.
We hope that this helps! Look after yourself and make sure that you have a fantastic time over the Christmas break.
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