stupid! We know how overwhelming Christmas can be when you’re trying to do
and be it all. SO — we’re dedicating this edition to staying healthy on holidays.
Read on for our feeling good during the festive season hacks, a light and
nutritious breakfast (perfect pre-Christmas lunch), plus some inspo to stop you
overindulging.
Happy celebrating!
Nat & Keira x
HERA HEALTH HACK
Our top 5 tips for staying healthy on holidays:
Our top 5 tips for staying healthy on holidays:
- Rise and shine. You know the saying. But getting up and getting your training done early also means you can get on with your day without the guilt. And you’re much less likely to find an excuse not to move.
- Hydrate and repeat. Guzzling h2 O like it’s going out of fashion has so many benefits we don’t have time to mention them all. Not only does it prevent premature aging and reduce puffiness, it also means you’re less likely to overdo the Christmas cocktails.
- Remember to laugh. Christmas is not always an ‘easy’ time of year. But it is a chance to make lifelong memories. Don’t get caught up trying to make it perfect. And don’t sweat the small stuff. Remember to enjoy yourself.
- Fill up on real food first. This one’s especially important if you’re eating out or entertaining. When you’re starving, you’re much more likely to binge on canapes or over-indulge on the cheese board.
- Move it outdoors. Not only will you benefit from the fresh air, you’ll also get the family away from their screens. For bonus endorphins, why not incorporate some fun exercise like surfing, beach cricket, a friendly soccer match or volleyball into your celebrations?
MACRO-FRIENDLY MEAL
Summer Fruit Smoothie Bowl
Healthy & High Protein Meal
352 calories per serve (serves 1)
23gP / 46gC / 9gF
A SPOT OF MOTIVATION
It might be the time we when over-indulge, but during the holidays it’s more important than ever to consider how you’re loading up your plate. A recent study has shown there’s a strong connection between food and mood, and a healthy and balanced diet could be the answer to staying sane over the break.
The study found that dopamine and serotonin (the happy hormones) both rely on a variety of nutrients to pass the blood-brain barrier, so if your festive sustenance revolves mainly around fried foods and sugars, you could be feeling flat over Christmas. And it’s not just your mood that will suffer from low serotonin, your brain heath and sleep quality could also be impacted. Keen to boost those happy hormones? Well experts say you should be munching on salmon, eggs, spinach and seeds over the summer holidays. This year when you’re planning your Christmas menu and stocking up your fridge before your guests arrive, consider the nutrients in your meals, and how these can impact your Christmas spirit
It might be the time we when over-indulge, but during the holidays it’s more important than ever to consider how you’re loading up your plate. A recent study has shown there’s a strong connection between food and mood, and a healthy and balanced diet could be the answer to staying sane over the break.
The study found that dopamine and serotonin (the happy hormones) both rely on a variety of nutrients to pass the blood-brain barrier, so if your festive sustenance revolves mainly around fried foods and sugars, you could be feeling flat over Christmas. And it’s not just your mood that will suffer from low serotonin, your brain heath and sleep quality could also be impacted. Keen to boost those happy hormones? Well experts say you should be munching on salmon, eggs, spinach and seeds over the summer holidays. This year when you’re planning your Christmas menu and stocking up your fridge before your guests arrive, consider the nutrients in your meals, and how these can impact your Christmas spirit
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This client has achieved incredible results with consistent strength training over
time as well as cross fit training three times a week and the numbers speak for
themselves. She’s lost 7kg, 14cm from her waist and 9cm from her hips! The key to her success has been consistency and dedication and during her time working with Hera, her coach has guided her through different dieting and maintenance phases with a focus on wholefoods, protein, fibre and fuelling her body, as well as changing up her daily step count target to avoid plateauing and to ensure these great results continue.
- Anonymous
Instead of hate, celebrate.
Prince.
Prince.
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