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Baby Gifts – A Guide for Men
Buying gifts for babies can be a difficult chore for men, especially for single men. After all, how can a man who has no children know what the best Baby Gifts are? With this article I hope to help men take some of the mystery out of shopping for...
Buster the Beloved Pussycat
“Dogs have owners; cats have staff,” and I have worked for some wonderful cats in my time. The one I loved best was named Buster. Buster had an unusual mind. He didn’t think like other cats; he didn’t act like other cats. Maybe that’s why I loved...
Home Exercise Equipment: The Best Gym at Minimal Price!
Exercising at home can be just as successful as training at a gym if you know what you're doing. There are all types of home exercise equipment out on the market and every one of them claim to be answer to your prayers. The truth is, all exercise...
The Benefits of One Day Hiking Trips
Do you like to take one day hiking trips? Do you want to take hiking trips on trails near your home? One day hiking trips have a number of advantages. They are great for the recreational hiker. Minimal hiking gear is required and you can take...
The History of Elliptical Machines
The History of Elliptical Machines The presence of elliptical trainers has grown more and more prevalent in the last few years. Go into any public gym and you will see that the number of elliptical trainers is more than the number of...
Tips for Mountain bikers in Spain
As any keen mountain biker will know, there are some important rules to follow and bike handling skills to master before subjecting yourself and your bike to the thrills and spills of off-road riding. Although most of us ride within our...
Use the five a day rule for healthy eating
The five a day rule is one of the most important rules to
healthy eating. The five a day rule refers to the government's
recommendation that everyone eat at least five servings a day of
fruits and vegetables. At first blush, five a day seems like...
Walking on egg shells !
Walking on egg shells! Has anyone ever told you, that's how they feel
around you? If they have, it's a huge red flag and one that should not
be ignored. It needs to be dealt with immediately.
Relationships are a tough challenging part of our...
Wearing Cologne
Walk into any nightclub, and you're bound to catch a drift of some guy's cologne. Men today use cologne just as women use makeup or perfume-to enhance their attraction. But did you know that in the early days people used cologne instead of bathing?...
Your Health is Important Get Fit For Life
Choosing fitness equipment for your personal use can be a rather daunting task. You can’t turn on the TV without seeing ads that promise or imply that if you buy their exercise product and use it for 10-20 minutes a day you will have a slimmer...
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Surviving the Holidays
The holiday season can wreak havoc on any woman, but those of us with health concerns need to be extra careful this
time of year. With holiday parties, offices full of junk food, traditional foods and well-meaning friends and family pressuring us to let our diets go for the holidays. Don’t forget the emotional stress of gifts, parties and family gatherings. As cold weather hits our bodies often crave more calories and more carbohydrates. Shorter days can lead to more munching to maintain energy levels and brighten moods.
Add in the scheduling crunch so many of us experience this time of year and this time of year can be hard on your
health.
Here are some pointers that can help you survive the season without losing the battle:
* Plan ahead and make sure you have plenty of healthy foods on hand. Slip carrot sticks, protein bars, nuts, cheese or other healthy choices into your purse before you leave the
house. Carrying good snacks with you can help you withstand the urge to binge on mall foods while shopping or giving in to the candy that seems to sprout in every office this time
of year.
* Choose wisely when you snack. Gravitate towards the veggie trays and nut dishes rather than the cookies. Choose a splash of cranberry juice in water, lemon in water, or a
diet soda instead of sugary drinks. One good chocolate, savored, can curb your desire to binge on other sweets.
Chocolate is also absorbed more slowly than simpler carbs because it has more fat in it.
* Plan your indulgences. If you MUST have Aunt Sydney’s latkes or Grandma’s eggnog then plan for it. Don’t blow your eating plan on lesser treats. Hold out for the good stuff. A few indulgences can help you stave off a binge.
* Say no! Not every invitation or request must be accepted. You have a right to a sane and happy holiday season. If that means graciously turning down an invitation or saying no to a volunteer opportunity, then that is what you need to do. Your health MUST come first or you are no good to anyone else.
* Stick to your healthy habits as much as possible. Schedule in time to meditate, exercise, or attend a yoga class. When you are happy and healthy you will do much more to spread
the holiday spirit than you ever could if you were crabby and exhausted.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Julie Holland, author of “Alternative PCOS Solutions” is a life coach who helps professional women cope with the
effects of chronic illness. She writes the weekly e-newsletter "PCOS Success." You can learn more at: www.pcoscoach.com.
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