Holiday Tips from Nikita:
Imagine being all bundled up in warm woolen blankets near the fireplace, or watching ABC Family's 25 Days 'Till Christmas special with the family, and smelling the pungent scent of pine and peppermint in the air. All these things just scream the holiday season, and now it's finally here! However, what comes with all the holiday cheer also brings more chances of not sticking to daily healthy routines.
Instead of following that path this month, let's try a different approach. Go back to the 25 Days 'Till Christmas Countdown, and make it a Health Edition. Try these tips each day leading up to Christmas, and you'll definitely feel the difference!
Day 1-7: Start off the season by making a list of outdoor activities to participate in daily. Write them down on Post It notes, stick them in a Christmas stocking, and pick one out each day to do!
Day 8-14: Do your daily workout to at least six holiday songs to get into the holiday spirit and still fulfill your exercise requirements for the day!
Day 15: Watch your portions during the holiday season by using a salad plate instead of a normal dinner sized one, so you're filling less space.
Day 16: Santa makes a list and even checks it twice. He finds kids who had at least five servings of fruit and vegetables daily are very nice!
Day 17: When going to the grocery store, pick out a new red and green fruit/vegetable to try!
Day 18: Instead of traditional fattening eggnog, try the lite one with skim milk.
Day 19: Skip the cookie as a snack! Make a reindeer out of unsalted pretzels and raisons instead.
Day 20: Cut back on the red holiday cups at Starbucks you drink. Remember, it's supposed to be a special treat!
Day 21: When doing last minute holiday shopping, take the stairs not the elevator.
Day 22: Like playing some hoops? Instead of playing the game HORSE play with SANTA instead.
Day 23: Avoid the flu and colds. Remember to wash your hands for 20 seconds and sing jingle bells to remind yourself the length!
Day 24: It's Christmas Eve! Leave baby carrots for Rudolf and all the reindeers.
