Survive the Holidays Without Giving Up on Your Goals

Holiday Traps There's the holiday office party with an open bar, the cookie exchange with friends, the dinner party with six different desserts and the family visiting that need to be entertained at all times. Yes, the holidays are full of traps. Whether it's missing workouts or being tempted to overindulge in holiday treats, many people struggle to stick with their routine during this time of year. Never fear, though! We've got the tips you need to stay on track and still celebrate accordingly. + Read More For such a joyful time, there sure is a lot of anxiety around the holidays. For many, the holidays are full of landmines, threatening to throw them off their game and ruin any progress they've made toward their goals. But it doesn't have to be that way. The difference between a diet and a healthy lifestyle is that the latter allows you to celebrate the holidays and milestones, without feeling guilty or feeling like all of your progress was for nothing. Making sustainable changes takes time, but the payoff is worth it and that is especially evident during times of celebration. While our first article in this week's email pinpoints strategies for combating temptations specific to the holidays, learning to find balance, moderation and, ultimately, happiness is a lifelong commitment. This season, will you give yourself the gift of self-love? Rookie Mistakes Walking into a new exercise class can be very intimidating if you're a rookie. Everyone seems to know what they're doing, the energy level is high and how is everyone one a first-name basis with the instructor? Okay, deep breath. Everyone was a beginner once upon a time. Soon, this class will feel like a second home. But to help you get acquainted faster, we asked instructors to share the mistakes beginners most often make so you can avoid them! + Read More Skip the Snooze If that 5 a.m. alarm goes off for your workout and your first reaction is to search for the snooze button, this one is for you. Morning exercise is not for everyone, but if you can only fit it in before work, it's important to learn how to talk yourself out of skipping the workout to savor a little more sleep. For my fellow sleeping beauties, you're going to want to print out this motivational list, stick it on your bedside table and never miss another morning workout. + Read More Constipated? It might not be the most comfortable topic to bring up, but constipation affects more people than you might realize. If you're someone who struggles with keeping things moving, the food you're putting in your body could be to blame. We consulted the experts and got their tips on the best foods to help your bowels do their job. + Read More Here's What's Hot in 2019 Brian's Amazing Race So Cute! GET OUR BEST: Unsubscribe © 2018 SparkPeople, Inc. All rights reserved. Terms | Privacy | Manage Emails 310 Culvert St., Suite 301, Cincinnati, OH 45202