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In this episode, Roberta Bass shares practical strategies for managing your health during the Christmas season and other times when you're out of your regular routine. Whether you’re enjoying festive treats or keeping up with your exercise routine, Roberta provides actionable advice to help you stay on track while still making the most of the holiday fun.

Key Discussion Points:

The Three Strategies for Holiday Health:

• Going “all out” and abandoning habits. 
• Staying strictly committed to your routines.
• Finding a balanced middle ground. 

Tips for Balanced Living During the Holidays:

• How to enjoy indulgences without guilt.
• Maintaining small, sustainable habits like mindful eating and daily movement.
• The importance of setting a time frame for indulgence to avoid losing momentum.

Mindful Eating and Managing Guilt:

• Strategies for enjoying festive food while staying mindful.
• How to avoid the all-or-nothing mindset and stop guilt from derailing your progress.

Practical Examples for Staying Active:

• Ideas like Boxing Day walks, short daily strolls, or light exercise.
• Balancing relaxation with activity to stay energised and refreshed.

Keeping Your Immune System Strong:

• Simple tips for staying healthy and avoiding seasonal illnesses during the festivities.

Takeaways:

• The key to enjoying the holidays is balance—indulge in moderation, maintain some healthy habits, and don’t let guilt take the joy out of your celebrations.
• Choose a strategy that works best for you and your lifestyle, and remember to enjoy every moment of the season.

Resources:

• Visit Roberta’s website: www.thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.uk.
• Join the Making Sense of Women’s Health Podcast Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makingsenseofwomenshealth.
• Follow Roberta on Instagram: @thriveandshinewomenswellness.

www.thriveandshinewomenswellness.co.uk

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