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December 2009 Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday You’re not alone if you find it difficult to keep up with your walking program on rainy, windy, snowy, cold winter days. Here are some suggestions to help you stay active: • Keep your expectations realistic. No holiday is perfect – not yours, and not anyone else’s. • Keep things in perspective. You don’t have to buy expensive gifts. And you shouldn’t feel obligated to give gifts to your coworkers or boss. • Before you head out to the mall, make a detailed list of what you plan to buy and where you plan to buy it. You’ll save time and money. • Walk the mall at a pace rapid enough to fit your exercise needs. • When you go out shopping for presents, take a healthy snack with you. You don’t want to find yourself choosing between a deep-fried delight or a quick-to-grab sugary treat. • Holidays can intensify feelings of loss. Give yourself permission to grieve your loved one, as well as permission to have fun. Laughter and joy are not disrespectful. • Make sure you get enough sleep – at least 7 hours each day. • Keep fire safety in mind when you decorate and make sure your home has working smoke alarms installed on every level. (Get more fire safety tips)• Focus on healthy foods: vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat proteins. Many vegetables make attractive appetizers, as well as accompaniments to main dishes. If you serve potatoes, bake them instead of mashing them. • Drink plenty of water. Add lime slices for a festive touch. • Spend time with those you love – especially your children. • After a holiday meal, take the whole family out for a walk, or put on your favorite holiday music and dance. Mental Health America. 2008. © 2009 Wellsource, Inc., Clackamas, Oregon. |
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