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Staying Healthy Through the Holidays

December 22, 2009 2 Comments

It might seem like bad luck that you get sick right before Christmas or New Years. I see so many people just not feeling well around the holidays. I have friends and clients who just plan on being sick by the time New Years come around. When you really think about it, it all makes sense. Is there any other time of the year when you over eat, drink and stay up late consistently for a few weeks straight?

Well you can stay healthy through the holidays by following these simple guidelines:

  • Get some sunlight or take vitamin D. Studies show that the lack of sunlight in the winter months can make you more prone to getting sick.
  • Even though you’re busy don’t neglect your exercise program. Studies have shown that walking 45 minutes a day can boost your immune system.
  • Stay hydrated; alcohol dehydrates. Drink a lot of water.
  • Get enough sleep. You can have fun and still sleep at least 7 hours a night.
  • Try to save the overeating and drinking for the big parties and events. Moreover, have fun and eat whatever you want without any guilt but go right back to healthy eating the next day.
  • Try to limit the hard alcohol. Drink a little wine that complements the foods you’re eating. By eliminating hard alcohol, you will have a better night sleep and feel much better in the morning.

I know a number of these suggestions seem like common sense but you can burn yourself out during the holiday season. Why run your self down and ruin the holidays by getting sick? The holidays don’t have to be a marathon just a few nights of sprinting.

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Best – Mike Cola

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Mike Cola has well over 30,000 hours of hands-on personal training experience. He started his own personal training studio in1989, Mike Cola Fitness, which is located in New York. Mike has advanced certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine and other National certifying bodies. In addition, Mike is a Muscle Activation Techniques Specialist and has a BA with studies in exercise physiology, nutrition and biomechanics. Mike started Fitness Contrarian, a health and fitness web site, in 2009.
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2 Responses to “Staying Healthy Through the Holidays”

  1. kashif January 6, 2010 at 4:20 am

    A very nice information. Its possible to stay healthy if we follow the steps you have provided.

  2. mercy September 6, 2011 at 3:06 am

    As much as many people tend to spend holidays carelessly as his is the opportune time they claim to be resting, they end end upon tampering with their health which is dangerous,but if they get access to this tips and put them into practice then such will be avoided.

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