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HONOR YOUR BODY, MIND AND SOUL THIS SEASON.
HAPPY, HEALTHY HOLIDAYS
BY MICHELLE GABRIELLE CENTAMORE
The holiday season is upon us with
food, fun and festivities set to satisfy
our appetites and fill our hearts
with joy. But for some, the holidays
could lead to unhealthy temptations
and a sour spirit. With a few simple
practices, experts say, you can remain
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happy and healthy this holiday
season.
“Watch what you eat,” says Christina
Lombardi, M.S., R.D., F.M.N.S., owner
of Functional Nutrition Rx in Babylon.
Remember nutrition basics and
be consistent. She advises “proper
hydration, balanced meals with each
macronutrient—protein, carbohydrates,
and fats—and consuming four cups of
veggies daily.”
No need to pass on your favorite
treats! “If you feel as though you
overdid it at a meal, embrace it, move
on, and get back on track the next day,”
Lombardi says.
Exercise to keep your body and your
mind in shape. “A structured fi tness
plan sets you up for success and it
can be as simple as planning your
workouts for the week ahead on the
weekend,” advises Peter Lombardi,
holistic health practitioner and owner
of Elevation Fitness in Babylon. For
motivation, exercise with a friend or
join a regularly scheduled gym class.
“Aim to walk daily, at least 30 minutes
per day,” he says.
By being thankful, you can lift your
own spirits and enhance your health,
too. “Being grateful isn’t just something
we do to show appreciation for others,
it’s a form of self-care and an important
way to stay healthy this season,” says
Lorraine Miller, health coach, author,
and creator of the From Gratitude To
Bliss App. “When our hearts are fi lled
with gratitude, we are less likely to
overeat and more likely to prioritize
things that support health, like sleep,
exercise, and staying hydrated.” Miller
suggests keeping a journal or taking
a gratitude walk with your family,
expressing thanks for everything beautiful
in the world.
Prioritize and keep things simple, says
Sharon Kiernan, Long Island mother
of nine. “The most important thing
for families to remember is the reason
you celebrate your holidays in the
fi rst place.” Sometimes it takes work,
she adds, “but we are not promised
anything in life, and we are blessed to
have this very moment and day.”
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By being thankful, you can lift your own spirits and enhance your health, too.
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