The eating season has begun!! It started on Halloween and ends after the new year. That’s why I am offering help with my Holiday Health Challenge. I know I struggle with this time of year. I have a little bit of this and a pinch of that; and next thing I know, I easily gained five pounds.
I am going to share with you how NOT to gain those pounds throughout the next two months so you can enter the year 2020 without needing to lose weight, but already having healthy habits established.
OMD – One Meal A Day For The Planet
We are also going to implement the OMD – One Meal A Day for the planet approach. It will be easy. Don’t worry. You can start with just switching one meal a day with something plant-based. I’ll share recipes and meal ideas for you to make this easy to follow. Follow #OMD4thePlanet for ideas from Oprah and Suzy Amis Cameron, and also share your photos using #WMROMD4thePlanet.
I have two great video programs for you to watch for recipe ideas. The first one is Raw. Vegan. Not Gross. The second one is The Paleo Way. Sometimes the recipes seem a bit elaborate for me, but I get ideas for things like making noodles out of carrot peels or using beets for lasagna layers instead of pasta.
How To Start The Holiday Health Challenge
- This isn’t going to be hard. The first step is for you to get in the right mindset. Do you meditate? Now is a good time to start. I use the Calm app (paid version) and love it. This is a great resource to help you get ready for your day and set your intentions.
- The second thing is to register to join the program. I will share with you tips, recipe ideas, and fitness suggestions to help you maintain your fitness level, curb your cravings, and learn which foods are better choices.
- Join my Facebook Group to share your ideas, questions, success, or struggles with others!
- Follow me on Instagram for the latest stories about the challenge.
The Benefits of Doing the Holiday Health Challenge
Know that you are doing something good for your body.
The intent of this challenge is to help you reduce inflammation in your body, consume more plant-based foods, and help save the environment. Yes, I said you can help the earth by doing this challenge. How is that? Well, by eating more plant-based foods, you are reducing your carbon footprint, and also helping reduce the impact on agriculture, as well as saving water.
Know that what you are doing will also have an impact on your family
You’d be surprised at how much your children and family members see what you do or eat and want to do what you are doing. I have been eating a cleaner diet for about 6 months now and my son told me he wants to eat healthier foods. He wants to purchase chickens that are pasture-raised and non-GMO. He has heard me telling people that when I purchase pre-cooked food at the grocery store, I ended up with gastrointestinal distress because those foods had been loaded with antibiotics and hormones.
You don’t even have to force this new lifestyle on them. They will smell the food you are making because it is fresher and more aromatic. They will also see you enjoying your meals because they taste better.
I’m Here For You
I can’t wait to take this journey with you and hear your success stories and share recipe ideas! Please take the time now to sign up for my email newsletter and let’s get started to avoid gaining those holiday pounds!
The holidays can be overwhelming for some people who are trying to lose or maintain their weight. This challenge would be great for them.
Sounds like a fun health challenge. The holidays can be tough to eat healthy because everything is so good.
This is such a great challenge! I’ve been trying to lose weight myself.
I think a challenge like this is a great way to get a jumpstart on living a healthier lifestyle. I really like this idea.
I agree that anything new has to start with small steps and one-at-a-time! Thank you for sharing yours.
I think it’s always important to take care of yourself. I have just got back in to making sure I exercise enough each day. So far it’s been going really well too.
This is a challenge that I would do. It is too easy to stray away from healthy food during the holidays
This is a type of challenge that I want. Anything that makes me fit and healthy, sign me up. Pretty good thing you have here.
This sounds like a great challenge!! It would be really helpful for my whole family!
A health challenge is a wonderful idea! I should do it for myself!
This is such a great challenge. I love that the changes are small and manageable instead of being overwhelming!
I can use a health challenge like this. I made it through Halloween but, with the holidays coming…love that it is manageable.
This is totally doable with my family and a challenge I think they would really enjoy!
Sounds like a great challenge! Such an awesome way to get healthy!