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Now that we just passed the last pre-Christmas weekend, we’re mostly through the pre-Christmas holiday parties, soon to be moving into the Christmas-New Year’s parties.

How are you doing…
Stress wise?
Eating wise?

The holidays become such a stress and bad eating land mine field.

Every two hours, take 5 minutes for 10 deep, slow breathes. You can do it sitting or even better, standing up.

When it comes to treats around the house, the office and at parties, be choosy…
Have a little bit of only the ones you really like, rather than some of everything in your visual field. Savor each taste. Fill up on fresh veggies and fruits. Have cheese without crackers.

Move – take the stairs, park further away, walk around the block, run in place at your desk for 1-2 minutes every hour, stretch out on the floor while parked in front of the TV.

Every little bit helps… and adds up.