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Ways to Seek Peace during the Holidays
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on December 6, 2021. Reposted on December 6, 2023. Wondering how you can share more peace with others during the holiday season? Spreading peaceful feelings to other people can have a positive effect on our overall well-being. This is because when we show kindness, patience, tolerance, and understanding toward our fellow humans, we activate a sense of calm, and it becomes contagious. An easygoing and…
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Resisting Holiday Desserts When You’re Trying to Lose Weight
The Christmas and holiday parties and those desserts are in full swing now… Worried that all of those Christmas cookies and other treats are going to sabotage all of your hard work to lose weight, exercise, and eat healthier? Whether it’s being unable to resist dipping into the kids’ candy stash after hours, piling on too many desserts at the office holiday party, or going on a baking spree that ends up with you eating most of the goodies yourself…(sounds familiar)… Here are some ways to work around the temptation of sweets during the holiday season. Portion Control is Key. That cheesecake may be tempting. But unless you have enough…
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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…
