more healthy options. Just because it’s there doesn’t mean you have to eat it.
Tip #6: Remember Your Why
Remember why you embarked on a healthy lifestyle in the first place. The holidays are just a season, then it’s back to real life. Remember it takes longer to lose the weight than it does to gain it. You can easily gain 5 or more pounds in a week. Be mindful of the extra work you’ll be putting in after the holidays.
Tip #7: Cleanse Your Body
The day after indulging, be sure to have your lemon or lime water to flush your body, as well as fruit to further detoxify. Load up on your greens, grains, beans, and lots of water. Smoothies and juice are also great options to cleanse as well.
Here are a few cleansing recipes to try during and after your holiday indulgence.
1. G.L.O. Juice
-Granny Smith Apple
-Kale
-Celery
-Ginger
2. Celery Smoothie
-½ Granny Smith Apple
-½ chopped celery
-½ to 1 cup of water
-Small dash of Cayenne Pepper
3. Colon Flush
-2 tsp Pink Himalayan Salt
-1 cup of water (warm)
-Freshly squeezed lemon
How will you be mindful during the holiday season? Share your tips!
Elissa Mirsky, known to most as Elle, is a published author and former editor-in-chief of Bold Magazine. She believes food shouldn’t be boring and every meal should be fashionably edible. Follow her on Instagram @mylifebeingelle where she is documenting her journey to eat well, live life, and love self.