Your Health and the Holidays | Cameron Excell

This week, we’re here to help you stay on top of your health this holiday season. Cameron Excell came back on our show to share how you can fight the impacts of all those delicious holiday treats and get through the season feeling your absolute finest.

How Holiday Eating Disrupts Your Body

Food is fuel for our bodies. Eating a lot of sugary or processed food can act like dirty gasoline in an engine - it can slow down the works. Our metabolism changes based on our habits. If you’re taking a lot of time away from your fitness routine or eating a very different diet, your body will respond to that. Having a treat once in a while isn’t a big deal, but if you are eating a lot of sweets several days back-to-back, that will impact your body in a more deleterious way.

Simple Strategies for Staying Active and Balanced

If you know you aren’t going to be able to make your exercise routine work, even something as simple as a 30-minute walk makes a difference. When you’re celebrating, you might want to eat rich, delicious foods! And that’s okay. Plan a nutrient-dense meal the day after to counterbalance.

Gut Health and Holiday Eating

Processed foods can have a negative impact on our gut health. Our gut relies on a balance of different types of fiber for health, and multiple types of sugar cookies don’t count! There are a lot of things you can do to get your gut back in balance during or after the holidays, including probiotics, prebiotics, and more.

Building Sustainable Healthy Habits

Avoid guilt-tripping yourself over losing your routine during the holidays! Focus on what you can do today or tomorrow, not the past. Don’t get hung up on doing an extreme diet or gym routine after the holidays. Do what makes sense for your body instead of following trends. The holidays are a time for enjoyment, not added stress. Follow all health advice you get in balance, and know the goal is just to help you feel good.