Are you having trouble keeping your Maintain Don’t Gain promise? Maybe these strategies will help. 1) Crank up the holiday music and dance as if no one is watching. Close the drapes just in case. If you need dance ideas, watch “White Christmas” with Bing and Rosemary Clooney and follow that weird sequence of modern…
Category: Holiday Wellness Challenge
Holiday Challenge: Shop ‘til you drop and give me 10
I’m pretty relaxed about Christmas here in Baja. There isn’t much consumer frenzy, although we do have several street side “pop up” Christmas stores. I shop on line for my kids and ship directly to them since we don’t have reliable mail service. I don’t really miss the shopping mall shuffle but if you’re…
What’s For Dinner at My Baja Kitchen, Weekly Meal Plan
Weekly Meal Planning, A Healthy Solution What’s for dinner? I can’t always get what I want in Baja so I shop for the freshest ingredients and then build my menu for the week. Having a written menu ensures that I eat the produce that I carefully select each week before it goes bad. I also…
Holiday Challenge: Lame Excuses Not To Work Out
The holidays are hectic but that is no reason to make lame excuses not to work out. Exercise reduces stress and gives you a little more wiggle room for high calorie treats. It’s important not to get out of the habit of exercising. It’s always easier to stick with a plan than to build up…
Savory Low-fat Vegetarian Rosemary Cheddar Cheesecakes, #LowCarb
Holiday Challenge Party Tip: Bring your own appetizer or entree to the party. These savory low-fat vegetarian rosemary cheddar cheesecakes are high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Feel free to substitute full fat cheeses if you can’t find reduced fat options. Serving suggestion: As an entrée, plate 1-2 cheesecakes over arugula and thinly sliced…
Holiday Wellness Challenge
Uncover your eyes and stop crying over holiday weight gain. It is not inevitable. Today’s Challenge: Weigh yourself and find a wellness buddy and be accountable to each other. Take the holiday wellness challenge with me. Commit to maintaining your weight and fitness level. Stay tuned for posts with simple wellness ideas and affirmations…
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