Interested in 11 gut health holiday season survival tips? Good. I’m here for you.
The holiday season is usually filled with all sorts of goodness.
From the first bite of Halloween candy all the way to that last glass of champagne to ring in the New Year.
But sometimes, for those in our Gutsy circle, the holiday season feels difficult.
You want to eat everything, but not bloat.
You’re hoping to just “be normal” without getting asked a hundred questions around the dinner table.
And gosh danggit, you want to wear that fancy dress on New Year’s Eve without feeling the need to “cover up” misery.
I know. And I see you.
So today I’m giving you 11 gut health holiday season survival tips so you can enjoy as much as possible.
11 Gut Health Holiday Season Survival Tips
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1] Stop trying to “earn” food
Seriously.
You know what most people try to do during the holiday?
Go to the gym and workout extra hard so that they can eat food.
First of all, if your gut is not well, working out harder, faster, or longer is not your friend. In fact, I don’t believe that working out and gut healing should coexist.
Second, you need food every single day to not only survive, but also heal.
There is no need to “earn” it.
2] Cook
Eat home-cooked meals as often as possible since you’re likely to attend a lot of holiday parties for many other meals.
3] Limit alcohol
Watch your alcohol intake at holiday parties.
Alcoholic beverages and gut-healing (and overall gut health) really don’t work together.
I know, I desperately tried!
4] Keep hydrated
Drink a lot of water to keep hydrated.
(Hate water? Me, too. Try THIS.)
5] Sleep
Don’t get so overbooked that the nightly zzz’s suffer.
After just one night of poor sleep, you’ll feel it.
Sure, you can do it from time-to-time, but don’t make a habit out of it.
Besides, the more tired you are, the hungrier you’re likely to feel.
6] Watch what you eat
Yes, of course you might need to be cognizant about what you’re eating.
If you’re allergic to nuts, have Celiac, or anything else that’s known to make you ill, then you must be aware.
7] But STOP obsessing
If you aren’t absolutely sure and simply trying to control every last ounce of food consumed, just stop.
I know, easier said than done, but you must try.
Obsessing will get you nowhere.
8] Find something new and exciting
Check out the A Gutsy Girl Holiday Wish List HERE.
You’re going to love it.
9] Look ahead
The holiday season will be over before you know it.
Embrace all that it is now, but get ready to challenge yourself to something new come January.
Want to feel inspired? Then you might enjoy THESE New Year Inspirations!
10] De-stress
Every single day find some way to de-stress.
I have a huge list of ways to stress less.
11] Break Down Digestive Enzymes
When in doubt, bring the Break Down digestive enzymes along with you everywhere.
I never leave home without them!
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Not Rocket Science; It’s Just the Holiday Season!
These holiday gut survival tips are not rocket science.
They are merely meant to be reminders.
The bottom line is that the healthier we stay, the happier we are all season long.
If you liked this article on my 11 Gut Health Holiday Season Survival Tips, you might also enjoy:
- 8 Ways to Survive the Holidays with IBS or IBD
- A Gutsy Girl’s Holiday Wish List for 2024
- Gut Health During the Holidays [Holistic Approach]
Xox,
SKH
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Totally agree with #1 and #10. Keeping up with #1 – have to with all this holiday merryment. But #10.. just can’t get it down! Least the Christmas Coffee keeps flowing in my cup. 😉
Love that, Christine! When I don’t sleep, I get sick. I have to watch that so much during the holiday season. So….I went to bed at 7:30 PM last night:)