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Toss it!

Wonderful parties, time with loved ones and delicious eats abound as we slide into the official start of the holidays. Unfortunately, a tradition of stress and weight gain is on the horizon as well. I’d love for you to avoid those pitfalls so, Blakely FIT is here to help.

Every Friday from now until 2011, I’ll be sending my best tips for navigating holiday challenges. Realistic simple solutions are on their way. Meet me in your inbox every Friday or become a friend on Facebook Find us on Facebook for weekly posts . With tricks and treats each week, we CAN celebrate this season while keeping our healthy glow.  All my best, Michelle

Five on Friday: Part I

  • Toss it: Most of us have leftover Halloween candy lying around and if it’s there, eventually we will eat it. Take two minutes today and pick out the few pieces you LOVE and then toss the rest. No sense wasting calories on candy you don’t really even like – save it for the really good stuff.
  • Bedtime: However childish it may seem, I’d like you to decide a bedtime. Quality sleep is an outstanding asset for the months ahead. So, know your bedtime and start winding down about 15 minutes before you need to be asleep.
  • Join ‘Em: Thanksgiving is coming and so are parties and potluck. If hosts ask you to bring something, offer to make a dish that is nutrient rich or on the healthy side as opposed to the usual bread or wine.
  • Be distracted: We all need a break at times, but the holidays can afford little opportunity. I recommend having “quick treats” on hand. On of my favorites: compilation books. Listed below are a few humorous texts written in essay form (i.e. you can finish one story in 5 to 15 minutes):
David Sedaris, Me Talk Pretty One Day;
Sloane Crosley, I Was Told There Would Be Cake;
Laurie Notaro The Idiot Girl and the Flaming Tantrum of Death;
Chelsea Handler Are you There Vodka, It’s Me Chelsea?

 

  • Free Foot Massage: Who doesn’t love foot massages? Here’s a great quickie foot massage you can do almost anywhere. Pop your shoes off and place a tennis, racket or golf ball under your foot. Standing or sitting, gently roll the sole of your foot over the ball taking time over areas that need extra relief. Bonus for my high heel wearers: gently roll calves over the ball while seated on the floor with your legs out in front of you.

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