10 Dec Happy, Healthy Holidays, Walkers!
Wishing our WALKERS a very Healthy Holiday Season!
Each year I challenge my children and myself to spend time on the really meaningful aspects of the Holidays. Sure, we should attend parties, shop, bake cookies or decorate with festive lights, but stop for a minute and ask, “what truly makes this time important?”
If you ask me, all my favorite things are not things at all. They do, however, begin with an F! Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness—(you knew I’d find a way to add this one!) I can’t think of one possession that captures my attention the way my children’s giggles engage me totally. The sweet sounds and smells of Christmas at my house are the gifts I look for. Sometimes we need a reminder that our “presence” is the “present!”
I am sure that your warm hug, kind words and joy-filled smile are what your friends truly remember about you. What will your holiday be like? Will you experience a rushed, chaotic blur of days? Or will you enjoy your loved ones while continuing to take good care of yourself and BE THE GIFT? Don’t let a box take your place!
The health and weight loss news for this month is: DON’T GIVE UP! Balance is what you need in order to have a blessed and healthy holiday. This is not the time to stop workouts. You can shorten them, but don’t stop. Remember, a little walking goes a long way.
One way to really BALANCE your life during the holidays, even if you don’t celebrate, is by planning to walk 1 Mile each day! Regular walkers know we can do this in 15 min. or less! Everyone can fit in 15 min. a day! It’s a great way to stay motivated and balanced! Managing stress is what exercise does best! Keeping our energy high and our spirits soaring is the way to handle the holiday. Remind yourself of all of your hard work this past year, and I promise a few days of cookies and eggnog will not throw you off track. This holiday, enjoy everything in moderation. Get your rest, eat healthy (most days), and WALK…even in small doses!
Whatever your celebration or faith, I wish you the ultimate gift: to be healthy in God’s love, peace and strength!
Leslie and the Walk at Home.com team
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