Holiday Survival Checklist Inside
Dec 26, 2022
by LaMonte Reed
It’s not just you — a study by Healthline found that when it comes to health and finances, not only do 44% of people think the holidays are “somewhat stressful”...
18% of them classified them as “very stressful”!
The good news?
You can conquer both areas – you just need a roadmap.
Thriving Through the Holidays Checklist
- Make your plans TODAY.
If you love last-minute shopping, leave a couple of small things undone, but get all the big things handled ASAP … and make packing or organizing lists if your holidays involve travel or entertaining. - Make time for movement EVERY DAY, no excuses.
This will help you destress, sleep better, and boost your energy, metabolism, and immune system.
- Eat till you’re satisfied (not stuffed!).
Decide NOW that this will be your plan of action! - But still enjoy the “worth it” favorite holiday treats.
- Make time for sleep.
A rested body & mind = better mood, less stress, and more vibrant health. - Go outside for some fresh air and sunshine every day.
This is a proven stress-buster! - Create a fallback plan.
I talked about this a few weeks ago but it’s worth bringing up again. Things will go sideways at some point. But when you have a plan, you won’t stress out when it happens.
When you boil your to-do lists down to the actions that really make a difference – and eliminate the things that don’t – it’s amazing how much you can accomplish...
WITHOUT the stress.
This is the same approach we use with our clients. We create a roadmap of the BEST actions that will propel them toward their goals.
NUTRITION TIPS
💪🏻Let’s talk about PROTEIN POWDER!
It’s a fast and easy way to get more protein in your diet, usually in a shake or smoothie.
The most popular kind of powder on the market is WHEY protein ... which comes from dairy and includes all 9 essential amino acids.
Of course, protein helps your body maintain and build muscle. Plus, it can speed workout recovery and it helps you feel fuller longer.
💡But you always want to check the label, because all too often they’re filled with added sugar, fat, or calories.
Whey protein comes in three forms: concentrate, hydrolysate, and isolate. Whey isolate usually contains the fewest fillers, less fat, and more protein.
✅Drink it in a shake or smoothie or stir it into oatmeal or other dishes.
Do you ever use protein powder? What’s your favorite brand? ⬇️⬇️⬇️
REFERENCES
www.healthline.com/nutrition/whey-protein-101#_noHeaderPrefixedContent
https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/1104520/nutrients
www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-health-benefits-of-whey-protein#TOC_TITLE_HDR_1
