FITNESS & BEAUTY
3
WAYS
TO FEEL
BETTER
WITHOUT
FOOD
N
ew Year’s is right around the
corner, which means you’re
probably feeling broke, stressed
out, and tired. Negative feelings are
a classic diet danger zone, as the
temptation to alleviate stress with
food becomes more alluring. You can
keep those feelings at bay and stick to
yourmedical weight loss plan, though, by
nourishing your spirit instead. This year,
use these tips to bring harmony when
your biggest holiday stressors hit.
HOLIDAY HAVOC:
BROKE AND ANXIOUS
We all know the feeling when those
seemingly teensy gifts for everyone from
your kids’ teachers to your hairdresser
leave you with an empty hole in your
wallet and that sinking feeling in your
stomach. When this happens, it’s
tempting to look at what you don’t have
financially (and what you wish you did)
and soothe the anxiety with food.
HOLIDAY HAVOC:
FEELING FATIGUED
Being overwhelmed and stressed out are
great ways to ensure complete exhaustion
before the end of a December day. Before
you reach for a 600-calorie Starbucks
creation, try some easy non-caffeinated
ways to stay energetic.
HARMONY RX:
GET A DAILY MOOD AND
ENERGY BOOSTEr
The key to maintaining your energy and
mood is to pay attention to them before
you become overly tired. Schedule a
couple five-minute mini breaks during
your workday to do it. Since December
days are short, most of us leave work after
the sun has gone down. We all know how
important sunlight is to feeli