Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Sister
Anyone who has siblings knows that while you may disagree at times, your siblings are some of the best people you can know. Your sister may have been a pain at times, but at the end of the day, she’s there for you. You’ll want to show appreciation for her with some Christmas gifts for sisters that she’ll really enjoy. Infuser Water Bottle If your sister is pretty active and healthy, then she probably drinks quite a bit of water. However, after some time, water can start to get a little boring. By getting her an infuser water bottle, she’ll be saving money and resources by not buying flavored single-use…
Holiday Gift Guide: For Your Brother
Brothers are a weird bunch. They can be protective, silly, caring, and even sometimes poke fun at you. They’ll be serious one moment, and fun-loving the next. Regardless, though, they’re really just there to take care of you when you need them. For that, you should show your appreciation this Christmas with a gift for brothers that he’s sure to love. A New Gym Bag If your brother likes going to the gym, then a new gym bag may be in order for him this Christmas. Some gym bags can get old, and if he stores his post-workout clothes in them, they can get a bit smelly. Get him something…
Try These Veggies and Appetizers on For Size at Your Own Party
Planning to throw a soiree yourself or bringing a dish to a party this holiday? Here are some veggie dish suggestions and some appetizers that may seem outside of most traditional holiday function fare. Why something new or different this holiday? Why not? Are you trying to lose weight or keep from gaining back the weight that you lost? Everyone says to increase your veggie intake if you want to keep the weight off. But this can get boring after having your fill of broccoli, spinach, celery, and carrots. If you’re looking to expand your veggie repertoire while not expanding your waist, then try these not-so-typical veggie dishes or appetizers…
Holiday Gift Guide: For the Sports Fan
It wouldn’t be unreasonable to assume that you have someone in your life that just loves sports above all other hobbies and interests. Whether it’s one particular sport or all of them across the board, sports are insanely popular all around the world. Naturally, with that level of popularity, there are a lot of gifts and memorabilia that you can give to that special sports fan in your life. Sports Jerseys The first popular option for a sports fan gift is a jersey. Whether it’s for American or international football, hockey, basketball, or any other sports team, jerseys are one of the most wished-for gifts by fans. You can often…
Tips for Keeping it Low Carb This Holiday Season
Low-carb eaters are a different breed than your typical dieters. Instead of counting calories and choosing low-fat everything, they’re opting for a daily intake of healthy fat as their main source of fuel for energy. This way of eating is referred to as the ketogenic diet because the goal is to achieve elevated ketone levels in the bloodstream which is how you know your body is burning fat, rather than glucose, for fuel. Luckily for low-carb folks, Christmas is a very keto-friendly time of year. If you’re looking to minimize your carbohydrate intake during the holiday season, it is quite possible that you can still enjoy many of your favorite…
General Food Rules for Holiday Celebrations
The main challenge of any dieter who’s faced with a flurry of holiday parties is that the alcoholic beverages will be flowing and there will be fattening food everywhere you look. Should you just bag the weight loss plan and backslide into over-eating mode? Think of the general frustration and all that hard work going down the tubes. Your pants no longer being comfortable to wear… Plus, more than just being able to button your pants, staying dedicated to a healthy eating and exercise plan really is worth the extra effort and self-control. But don’t worry, you kicked the extra pounds, and you can stay strong. But how? Here are…
Holiday Gift Guide: For The Budget Conscious
You might sometimes feel pressured to get people Christmas gifts because of social stigmas, but you might also be a bit short on money. This can be a stressful time, because you’re trying to figure out how to afford all of these gifts while also affording things like necessary bills. You don’t have to show up empty-handed or suffer embarrassment from not being able to afford a decent gift for someone. There are many options for gift giving on even the tightest budget. Budget gifts can be incredibly thoughtful and may be more popular! Homemade Treats If you have a favorite recipe for desserts, you might want to create a…
How to Stick to A Weight Loss Plan in the Face of Holiday Spreads
Most dieters would agree: one of the toughest times of the year when it comes to sticking to your weight loss and fitness goals is the December holidays – Christmas time! This also applies to people who aren’t even officially dieting but are either watching what they eat or are on a specific diet program. A Month of Dietary Temptations… For a full month at least, we’re hit with high-calorie temptation at every turn. The grocery shelves are stocked with a dizzying array of holiday-themed goodies. All the stuff with red-and-green packaging, or the gingerbread-spiced and wintry-mint versions of our favorite cookies and sweet snacks. Yum, right? It’s not easy…
How to Fit in Exercise During the Holidays
A houseful of relatives or a full schedule of holiday parties! You are so busy! And you just got on track with your exercise routine. It could be a problem… The Christmas season is a time of year when we tend to slack off with our exercise routine. If you’ve been working hard at losing weight or keeping the pounds off that you have already managed to shed, it can be difficult to stick with your long-term commitment to fitness goals. Especially once the cookie tray or hors d’ouvres platter gets passed around! Why does this happen? One reason is that during the holidays, we tend to fill our social…
Holiday Gift Guide: For Teachers
Teaching can certainly be a stressful and underappreciated job. Many teachers work for long hours with lower pay just to ensure that the next generation of kids have a good, solid foundation that they can build off of. Whether you want to show appreciation to a teacher of yours or to someone in your life who is also a teacher, there are plenty of good gifts you can give them to make their lives easier. Coffee Mugs or Tumblers First off, many teachers like to drink a lot of coffee. It really fuels them throughout the day, which can get a bit tiring at some points. A good mug or…
