Staying Jolly During the Holidays Day #4
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Staying Jolly During the Holidays Day #4
I ~ Indulgence❤️
Today we are focusing on the letter 'i' in Holiday continuing our series on 'How To Stay Jolly During The Holidays'. The holidays are the perfect time for you to do some self indulging to keep your energy up and your spirits soaring so you have a full tank to be fully present with loved ones❤️
What do you love to indulge in that makes you feel amazing?
*A pedicure and getting your back massaged after wrapping all those presents?
*A bubble bath with a glass of bubbly along with it?
*Meeting friends for lunch, coffee or drinks during the holiday season?
*Escape to the movies?
*A Yoga class?
*A delicious bite(s) of really good chocolate?
*BFF time together?
*Play?
*Romantic date with your significant other?
*Turn up the music and dance to your heart's content?
Whatever it is that fuels your heart & soul, now is the time to indulge so you can enjoy the hoildays without burnout. So go schedule that delicious self indulgence right now and do it! You have permission to be present and enjoy some much needed 'me' quality time so you will be fully replenished to be totally present & enjoying the season❤️
This is self indulgence❤️
I ~ Ice Cream
Easy, Delicious & Healthy
Strawberry & Coconut Dairy Free Ice Cream
Prep: 10 minutes
Freeze: 3+ hours
Servings: 6
Ingredients*
3 cups strawberries rinsed & stems removed (frozen works well too)
1 15 oz can Coconut milk
1/4+ cup honey or stevia to taste
Garnish options
Sliced/minced strawberries
Drizzle of melted chocoloate
Cacao nibs
Dehydrated Coconut flakes
*Please use organic when available
Directions
Combine all the ingredients into your blender & mix until creamy & smooth. Check for sweetness and adjust to taste.
Freeze in a covered container for about 3+ hours.
Scoop out into pretty bowls, garnish if desired & dig in!
Easy ingredients ~
Store in an airtight covered container in your refrigerater for up to 4-5 days.
Create your own beautiful & delicious masterpiece with garnishes of choice❤️ Can you believe this is delicious and healthy too!
'I" Exercise You Can Do Anywhere!
Isometric Abb & Lower Back Exercise
This exercise is really great to do while sitting at your desk, driving or even in an airplane.
*Sit up completly straight with your lower back & head pressed into the back of your seat.
*Take a deep breath in and relax your stomach muscles along with your back & head.
*Release & exhale your breath fully while pressing your head, lower back & your belly button into the seat behind you. You want to push & pull your belly button in and as far back as possible.
*Hold for 10-15 seconds
*Release & relax
*Repeat 8-10 times
This is an easy & great way to strengthen your core & back muscles if you do them consistently on a regular basis throughout your day💪
So no excuses for not exercising even when sitting or traveling!
Your priority this holiday season is to gift yourself with an enjoyable indulgence that you will DO!
❤️🎄❤️
One of Lily & my favorite indulgences is taking a walk at sunset🐾
Holiday Blessings❤️
Samantha McConnell
About Me
My passion about health started in my teens when I first hand saw the effects of how illness can wreck havoc in a family growing up with parents who had serious health issues. I too struggled with losing weight & developed an eating disorder that I was able to heal by educating myself on healthier habits. It’s amazing what our bodies can do when we learn to take care of them like God intended. These experiences & challenges fueled my passion to be a life long student in pursuit of learning how to create healthier lifestyles where one can thrive at their optimal best. As a mother of 3 children & a wife of a traveling husband, I quickly learned how to implement healthy habits on the go so that I could be my healthy best for my family. This has evolved into my health coaching business Thriving With Health where I coach people to integrate simple & fun healthy 'bites’ throughout their day even on their most busiest & challenging ones. You are never too busy to take care of your health & I can show you how. Everyone has busy lifestyles and living at their optimum best is not only doable but can be fun as well!
