Since this is a Health Coaching Page, I would be remiss to not address that Halloween is the beginning of a TRIFECTA of holidays that are centered around indulging. 🍬🍰🍗🥠🍭🥂 Before I launch into my other thoughts about Halloween specifically….
Following are a few tips on how to approach any and every holiday or celebration without worrying about ruining your progress.
Always plan ahead and know what to expect before any celebration. If you are attending a gathering, you can bring your own delicious, and satisfyingly treats to share. This of course does not mean you cannot indulge in the other offerings. It is very important to allow yourself a chance to celebrate and enjoy occasionally. Life is too short to not eat cake!🍰
Do not deny yourself anything… just make sure you A) enjoy and savor every bite B) if you don’t like it, don’t eat it. It isn’t worth the calories. C) Be aware and don’t munch mindlessly.
Drink up your WATER before your dinner or event as well as during. 💦💧🥤 It is so easy to over indulge on alcoholic or sweet drinks…or alcoholic sweet drinks! Making sure to drink water between adult drinks will be something your body will thank you for the next day!
Halloween Candy…. there are lots of ‘tricks’ out there when it come to Halloween candy…but I personally prefer to give out FULL SIZE candy bars! Yep, that’s right. The kids absolutely love it and is is actually easier for me to manage than the bite size treats because I can’t give out just one of those and I never know how much to buy. I also find that I can resist the large servings more than the bite size. After Halloween though…if there are any left… I have to hide them out of sight or better yet get them out of the house.
Make any celebration about MORE than the food and drink and treats… focus instead on being with and spending time with family and friends. Even if you are the one cooking….try to either get help with the dishes or plan ahead so you have time to relax too.
Now here are a few of my other thoughts on October and Halloween …..
“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers” L.M. Montgomery / Anne of Green Gables
What is the appeal of Halloween and Why is it I love Halloween so much? 🤔
I actually enjoy ANY reason to celebrate…so there’s that….😅🎉
Many people say the appeal of Halloween is the fear and risk of danger but knowing you will be okay. That our brains crave the rush of being scared…… I could not disagree more, and it saddens me to see the commercial, evil, demonic side of Halloween.
Halloween does NOT need to be a holiday focused on the devil or demons… In fact its Christian origins honor our dead. 👻
Oct 31 (Halloween) is All Hallow’s Eve
Nov 1 we honor our Saints in Heaven All Saint’s Day
Nov 2 we honor all who have died on All Soul’s Day.
🎃Here are five reasons I love Halloween….
First, I love the change of seasons and the Fall weather. 🍁🍂I love the decorations of pumpkins and ghosts and even witches and skeletons….IF they are not terrifying…. I am NOT a fan of being scared…. I just do not see the point.
I enjoy the excitement of trick or treating. 🍭🍫🍬 I did as a kid and I still do as an adult.
Costumes are FUN! Halloween costumes allow you to be whoever you want to be!🧛♀️🧚♀️🧟♂️🧙♂️👨🚒👩🚀👨🔬
Halloween brings an excuse for treats and parties! (not that we need one) 🎉🎈🎊🥳
Halloween MUSIC! 🎵🎶I am a fan of all kinds of music…but face it…the holidays bring us opportunities to play special music that just would not sound right if we played them any other month of the year.
If this post causes anyone to do a bit of research on All Hallows Eve, All Saints Day or All Souls Day that would make my day!🙏
I know that 2020 has brought us all a real challenge when It comes to celebrating just about everything…. but it is possible to be safe and still have fun! Things will be different…and celebrations may even be remote… but you can still decorate and listen to holiday music and create your own party! I hope you can join us in Zoom classes for some fun holiday workouts!
#Halloween #Halloweenfun #Halloweenfitness #halloweeniscoming #monstermash #witchdoctor #allhallowseve #allsaintsday #allsoulsday #besafe
