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January 1st - Happy New Year!!
The Winner
First off, I would like to start the New Year telling the world how blessed and grateful I feel to all the participants of No Shoes Nutrition's first Holiday Health Challenge. I was very nervous coming into this season and running this contest for the first time. I mean, what if no one followed it? I was overwhelmed with the participation and dedication by not just one or two but several people! So, from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU to all that left even one little comment.
Day Twenty-Six - Holiday Health Challenge
Do Nothing
What is happening? Yesterday I recommended that we all indulge and now we’re not doing any activity today!?! That’s right, we’re going to take a day of rest. It is not traditionally what Boxing Day is about but it’s what I recommend we do. I always thought Boxing Day was named as the day we get rid of the boxes all the presents came in on Christmas Day. I never thought anything more nor did think to do any other research.
Day Twenty-Four - Holiday Health Challenge
Be Kind
It’s Christmas, a time of giving, a time of receiving, a time of peace and joy. That seems so obvious on the outside. We put on a happy face and bravely face the world. But what are your inner thoughts saying to you? Are you kind to yourself? We have been working together all month to focus on being aware, on making the best choices and being prepared. But what do you tell yourself when that doesn’t happen? Are you kind?
Day Twenty-Three - Holiday Health Challenge
Put the Food Away
It’s the BIG DAY! The family is all present, the dinner food is about to be plated. What do we do with all the appetizers? You know, the cheese plate with crackers, the veggies and dip and the nachos and salsa that some how made it out of the pantry. Put them away. Clean up the appetizers before the meal gets plated to cut down on filling up too much on the snack foods and then over filling on dinner.
Day Twenty - Holiday Health Challenge
Are there Traditions You Can Live Without?
I was shocked when I Googled Holiday Traditions in Canada and realized that 90% of them were all foods or involved a food! What? Do we not read “Twas the Night Before Christmas” anymore? Why does everything have to revolve around food? I have decided to make a point this year of making other things a tradition with my family.
Day Nineteen - Holiday Health Challenge
Trim Down on The Trimmings
The holidays are filled with amazing foods! We enjoy all the holiday meals and all the “trimmings”. Do you know what the trimmings are? I have heard that phrase all my life and only in recent years did I think about it. What are these trimmings we speak of so fondly? Where do they go for the rest of the year?
Day Twelve - Holiday Health Challenge
Eat Low to High – Eat till Satisfied NOT Stuffed
It’s time to discuss how to eat at a buffet FULL of treats! We’ve discussed trying to come prepared and trying to not arrive starving but it’s still nice to sample some of the food. I mean, it is Christmas!! So where to start?
Day Ten - Holiday Health Challenge
Day Six - Holiday Health Challenge
Okay, so we discussed scheduling the events that we are going to visit and we discussed how to navigate drinking at events but what about food? Here’s the scenario; We arrive at a party and there is a MASSIVE buffet filled with the most delicious food! We tried to plan ahead and not arrive super hungry but we were tied up at the office and had to rush out the door. What do we do?...
Day Five - Holiday Health Challenge
Through this entire year how many times have you taken time out to “just be”? Just be you, just think about you, what you want and what you need? How many times did you think about doing something special for yourself, to say thank you to yourself for being SO amazing? Have you been to get a pedicure, facial or massage? Did you think to buy yourself something, just because YOU deserve it?...
Day Three - Holiday Health Challenge
Many of us stay accountable for the food but forget the drinks add up too! I am astounded at the number of New Year resolution stories I hear that begin with “I just don’t know where I went wrong!” I am by NO means going to tell you...
Day One - Holiday Health Challenge
I know, I know, it sounds SO simple. But did you know that your body is approximately 60% water and that we are constantly losing water through our urine and our sweat? When we are going into the holidays filled with goodies and treats there also some other good reasons to drink more water!...
What's all the Hype about Pumpkin Spice
Believe it or not I don’t drink coffee. Its not because I don’t agree with having a little java to start your day, its just because I don’t really enjoy the taste. I can’t say that I haven’t been tempted lately though, as I catch the smell of pumpkin spiced EVERYTHING wafting through the air! What is this pumpkin spice?...
Holiday Health Challenge - Introduction
Do you want to make it through this holiday season feeling your best? Or maybe even shed some pounds? How about your mental health? Do you want to feel less stressed starting 2018? Then join this Holiday Health Challenge...
The Benefits of Raw Chocolate
It's been a busy week! On Thursday night of last week, I was privileged to speak at the Telus Spark Adults Only Night. It was a session about food and...
Christmas Healthy Gift Guide
As the holidays are sneaking up on us, I thought this week would be a good opportunity to highlight some healthy gift options to start our New Year off right. We all need gifts in a pinch and the go-to gift is...
Why is Everyone Eating Avocados?
Yes, we know they are a super food. Yes, we know they are healthy for us, but why all the hype? If you get out of the house at all lately, if you watch the news, visit a restaurant, or scroll social media, you have...
Should I Be Buying Organic?
When it comes to eating healthy, the emphasis goes beyond just carbs, fat, protein and calories. It even goes beyond food groups! When you make the conscious decision to start eating healthier foods, it’s important to pay attention to what’s in your food...