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Finding the RIGHT Diet Pill
Hundreds of products on the market today claim to be the best weight loss product available. How can you know which one is right for you, or which ones even work? Of course, the best possible way to lose weight and get in shape is to eat right and...
How much food is really enough?
Ok, so you think you’re doing all the right things, eating low fat foods, exercising regularly, thinking slim, but at the end of the day, you’re still not breaking through those barriers and shedding weight like you’d like to. Well don’t fret...
Understand the Science of Obesity And You're On Your Way
Many people think obesity means that a person is overweight, but that's not exactly true. An overweight person has a surplus amount of weight that includes muscle, bone, fat and water. An obese person has a surplus of body fat. Body Mass Index (BMI)...
Weight Gain During Pregnancy: Choosing The Right Foods
So you need to gain weight but don’t want to gain too much weight during your pregnancy right? There are many things that you can do to improve your diet and ensure that you gain a minimal but healthy amount of weight during pregnancy. Choosing...
What is Naturopathy
In this abundant planet we call our home we have been blessed with everything we need. Within nature we can find a cure for all that ails us. The human body is an amazing thing; it has an incredible ability to heal itself. Using natural therapies,...
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Surviving the Holidays
The holiday season can wreak havoc on any woman, but those of us with health concerns need to be extra careful this
time of year. With holiday parties, offices full of junk food, traditional foods and well-meaning friends and family pressuring us to let our diets go for the holidays. Don’t forget the emotional stress of gifts, parties and family gatherings. As cold weather hits our bodies often crave more calories and more carbohydrates. Shorter days can lead to more munching to maintain energy levels and brighten moods.
Add in the scheduling crunch so many of us experience this time of year and this time of year can be hard on your
health.
Here are some pointers that can help you survive the season without losing the battle:
* Plan ahead and make sure you have plenty of healthy foods on hand. Slip carrot sticks, protein bars, nuts, cheese or other healthy choices into your purse before you leave the
house. Carrying good snacks with you can help you withstand the urge to binge on mall foods while shopping or giving in to the candy that seems to sprout in every office this time
of year.
* Choose wisely when you snack. Gravitate towards the veggie trays and nut dishes rather than the cookies. Choose a splash of cranberry juice in water, lemon
in water, or a diet soda instead of sugary drinks. One good chocolate, savored, can curb your desire to binge on other sweets.
Chocolate is also absorbed more slowly than simpler carbs because it has more fat in it.
* Plan your indulgences. If you MUST have Aunt Sydney’s latkes or Grandma’s eggnog then plan for it. Don’t blow your eating plan on lesser treats. Hold out for the good stuff. A few indulgences can help you stave off a binge.
* Say no! Not every invitation or request must be accepted. You have a right to a sane and happy holiday season. If that means graciously turning down an invitation or saying no to a volunteer opportunity, then that is what you need to do. Your health MUST come first or you are no good to anyone else.
* Stick to your healthy habits as much as possible. Schedule in time to meditate, exercise, or attend a yoga class. When you are happy and healthy you will do much more to spread
the holiday spirit than you ever could if you were crabby and exhausted.
About the Author
Julie Holland, author of “Alternative PCOS Solutions” is a life coach who helps professional women cope with the
effects of chronic illness. She writes the weekly e-newsletter "PCOS Success." You can learn more at: www.pcoscoach.com.
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