The danger is that when you finally get to Christmas, the worst case is that you become ill, or maybe that you just end up too tired to enjoy your well-earned break.
So here's how to get through the festive season feeling healthy and with enough energy to enjoy the break:
Select a few nights to catch up on some sleep
Whether you book a couple of early nights or reserve yourself some extra time in bed in the morning, a few additional hours here and there could make all the difference.
Allow yourself some quality wind-down time
You need to plan your time off work to allow some space for slowing down and recharging your batteries. Hurtling from a busy schedule in the office to a chaotic family christmas will leave you returning to work for a break rather than feeling rested and ready for action in 2014.
Get some fresh air
Too much time indoors will leave you feeling sluggish, particularly when days are short, so aim to get outside, ideally in some daylight, no matter how cold it might be.
Set some boundaries for alcohol
It's great to have a few drinks at Christmas but it's also easy to tip the balance from the right amount to help you enjoy yourself, and into the territory where the amount of alcohol you're consuming is reducing the quality of your sleep, leaving you dehydrated and adding unnecessary calories.
A little bit of everything does you good
It's fine to deviate from your regular food routine at Christmas but aim to maintain the quantity of food and portion sizes that suit you and your weight management objectives, and that help you ensure you have consistent energy levels. Try a little bit of everything, eat slowly and save some for leftovers.
Plan ahead
With just under a week to go, you still have time to make Christmas work for you. Grab a few minutes today to give some thought to these tips and your festive season will be as enjoyable as you deserve it to be.
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