Busy Your Body This Holiday Season
Posted: Dec 3rd 2008 11:00AM by Jacki Donaldson
Filed under: Fitness, Food and Nutrition
Isn't it so tempting to curl up this time of year in front of a roaring fire, with a blanket, some comfort food, and a cup of hot tea, coffee, or cocoa? I mean, it's cold outside. And we are so busy with the demands of the holidays that I'm thinking: Who needs the stress of dieting and working out when we're so darn chilly and busy? All of us, that's who. The American Cancer Society folks -- you know, the ones who have figured out that a healthy diet and vigorous exercise actually decrease our chances of developing nasty diseases -- have some
suggestions for staying fit, regardless of schedule, time of year or temperature.
- Fit fitness into short blocks of time. Don't have time for an hour workout at the gym? Don't sweat it. A 15-minute run around the neighborhood can still keep you fit.
- Treat yourself, with limits. Try the morsel diet, like American Idol's Randy Jackson, and just take a bite of your favorite dangerous foods. Keep track of what you eat too, so you can monitor your naughty and nice behavior.
- Wash up. No need for germs during this busy season. You've got to stay strong for those workouts, after all. Ward off germs by washing your hands often.
Tags: American Cancer Society, AmericanCancerSociety, diet, fitness, holidash, Jacki Donaldson, JackiDonaldson
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