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🌟 How to Survive Health Challenges During the Holidays! 🌟

The holidays are a joyful time, but they can also bring health challenges like stress, poor eating habits, and disrupted routines. 🎄🍰 On today’s episode of Healthy by George, we share practical tips to stay healthy, energized, and mindful during this festive season. 💚✨

Maintaining your health during the holidays isn’t about restriction — it’s about balance, planning, and awareness. By taking intentional steps, you can enjoy the celebrations while still keeping your wellness goals on track. 🧘‍♂️💪

In this video, you’ll discover:

🍏 How to make smart food choices without feeling deprived

📝 Strategies to stay active even when schedules are busy

🧠 Ways to manage stress and mental well-being

💧 Importance of hydration and proper sleep

❤️ Tips for keeping healthy habits consistent through holiday chaos

By implementing these simple strategies, you can navigate the holidays with confidence, avoid common pitfalls, and maintain a sense of balance and well-being. Remember, it’s not about perfection — it’s about making intentional choices that support your health. 🌿✨

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Stay healthy, enjoy the festivities, and take control of your well-being this holiday season! 🎉💚

MC shares her strategies for managing health and stress during the holidays.

⭐ 1. Your Daily Non-Negotiables (10–20 minutes total)

These are the anchors that keep your mood, hormones, and cravings steady.

1. 10-Min Movement Minimum

Walk, stretch, quick yoga, stair climbing — anything.

2. 1 Protein-Centered Meal

Even if everything else is holiday food.

3. 5 Minutes of Nervous System Reset

Deep breathing, quiet coffee, music, journaling, or a short meditation.

4. Hydration Anchor (1 full glass of water AM & PM)

Prevents overeating, headaches, and fatigue.

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⭐ 2. Weekly Rituals

These structures support the season and prevent burnout.

A. Choose Your “One Thing for Me” Each Week

Examples:

• massage

• a solo coffee

• one hour to read

• a walk with a friend

B. Joy Activity (non-food related)

Holiday craft, watching lights, volunteering, and a cozy movie.

C. Light Planning Session

10 minutes every Sunday:

• Upcoming events

• What to say “no” to

• What to prepare for

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3. Eating Strategy That Actually Works

(No dieting or restriction. Just an innovative structure.)

The 1–2 Rule for Events

Choose 1–2 foods or drinks worth indulging in.

Skip the rest without guilt.

Protein First, Fiber Second

Keeps blood sugar stable = fewer cravings.

Never Arrive Starving

Have a snack = Greek yogurt, nuts, boiled eggs, or cheese.

The One-Plate Method

Sit. Eat. Enjoy. Don’t graze all night.

10-Min Walk After Heavy Meals

Huge impact on blood sugar = digestion.

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⭐ 4. Alcohol Plan (Simple & Sustainable)

Decide your limit before you go.

Even “2 drinks max” helps your brain resist temptation.

Alternate alcohol with water or sparkling water.

Stop drinking 3 hours before bed.

Better sleep, less overeating, and a more stable mood.

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⭐ 5. Stress & Boundaries Plan

The Must / Maybe / No List (Weekly)

• Must: What truly matters to you

• Maybe: Optional — energy allowing

• No: Protects your peace

Micro-Boundaries (easy phrases)

• “I would love to, but I can only stay an hour.”

• “Let me check and get back to you.”

• “I’m keeping my schedule light this week.”

Daily Decompress Ritual (3–5 min)

Breathing, a warm shower, music, or a quick step outside.

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⭐ 6. Mood & Mental Health Stability

Morning Light Exposure (5 minutes)

Countering winter blues = boosts mood.

Limit social comparison

(Your holidays don’t need to look like Instagram.)

Have someone you can text when overwhelmed

Gratitude Anchor

1 thing you’re grateful for each evening.

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⭐ 7. Immune System Protection

Sleep is 80 percent consistent

Bed/wake within 1 hour most days.

Daily movement

Improves immune cell activity.

Eat a serving of fruit