Survive the Holidays, Parties, Life...

Ok, here we are, it's the end of the year! Hanukkah has just passed, Christmas is next week, followed by Kwanzaa, then of course New Years... Friends, family, work, parties ..it's all wizzing by! Grab a cookie here, fast food dinner there, what is a person to do? It's simple, stop and take breath! Everything will be ok! The key is to prioritize and prepare. Make your to do lists. Mark things off as you get them done. Life will not stop if you didn't throw in that load of laundry or you didn't throw out your junk mail. Tomorrow is a new day. Below is a list to keep on your refrigerator, on your desk, in your journal, etc. These are the lessons you need to constantly be aware of. Devise a plan for your success:

1. Reduce holiday and yearly weight gain - satisfy your mind and body before your stomach
2. Recharge - revitalize your energy with healthy, whole foods
3. Reflection- take deep breaths and ask yourself what you want to take away from the holiday season
4. Ways to treat yourself - do something special for yourself (hot bath, mani/pedi, massage)
5. Play and have fun - take a yoga class, try a winter sport, take a relaxing walk, run around with your kids or dogs