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How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays

The holiday season is officially here! Bring on the holly jolly festivities and family events – I feel like this year is flying by, so I’m trying to savor it all. It’s the time for parties and merry making, but it can also be a time of increased stress. It’s party planning, elaborate meals, and it’s easy to lose track of any health or fitness goals. Holiday preparations and stress can take a toll on your health, but focusing on staying healthy throughout the season can help you enjoy the holidays MORE. In today’s post, I’m sharing some of my top tips for maintaining a balanced perspective and taking care of yourself during the hustle and bustle of this time of year.

How To Stay Healthy During The Holidays

Staying hydrated

I think it’s easy to forget to drink water during the colder months, so you have to constantly remind yourself to stay hydrated. Aim for around 11 glasses of water, and if you’re active, around 96oz. Staying hydrated helps with digestion, skin, nutrient absorption, fitness performance, hormone function, energy, mood, SO many things. Some of the things that I do: carry a water bottle with me 24/7, drink a large glass of water first thing in the am, and have a water “trigger” – something I do each day that reminds me to drink a bottle of water. For me, it’s when Maisey and I go for a morning walk. I bring a large bottle with me and finish it by the time we get home. 

Tips for managing stress

The holidays are a lovely season, but can also be a bit stressful with nonstop activities, kid activities, gifts, food preparation, party prep, and potentially stressful interactions. To manage stress, I make a to-do list each day and prioritize each item on the list. Sometimes the list goes into the next day, but I take care of the most important things first. I also try to make meditation more of a regular habit during the holiday season. My tips for starting a meditation practice are here! I also avoid interactions that I know may be negative or stressful. One of the beautiful things about being an adult is that you have more control over the types of people you surround yourself with. If I know that being around a certain person is upsetting to me, I don’t go. 

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Making time for exercise

Exercise is a huge mood booster and stress reliever for me, so I stick with my workout routine during the holiday season, even though things are a bit busier than usual. Break your workout into smaller chunks throughout the day, or try some online options so you don’t have to commute. Have a go-to bodyweight circuit you can do on the busy days, like 3 rounds of: squats, push-ups, burpees, triceps dips, lunges, and plank.

Instead of focusing on the amount of time you have to workout, try to make the time you have count. Choose movements that make you feel good, like restorative yoga, Pilates, or barre, especially if you know you’re stressed and cortisol is higher. 

Making healthy food choices

During the holidays, I enjoy all of the delicious food we don’t get to have the rest of the year, but I also try to remember how certain foods make me feel. An onslaught of sugar tastes delicious going down, but sometimes it’s not worth feeling like a nap 30 minutes later. (Sometimes it is worth it!)

When I know we’ll be enjoying more rich foods and cocktails, I try to make healthy choices and eat more nutrient-dense meals during the day. This way, I don’t show up to the event on an empty stomach, and I know that I’ve at least consumed fruits and vegetables at some point during the day. 😉 Focus on food choices that energize you and fill you with nutrients, with room for the soul-hugging party foods in there, too. During the holidays, it can also be able to forget to eat, so make sure you’re fueling yourself with everything you have going on. 

Eating mindfully

This can be a tricky one if you’re super busy, but taking time to eat your food (instead of cramming it into your face to move on with the day) will make a difference in nutrient absorption, digestion, and fullness levels. Take some time to sit down with your meal distraction-free, whether it’s on your lunch break or home with the family. (This one has always been a hard one for me – I used to eat all of my meals standing over the sink – but it feels so nice to sit down and enjoy a meal.) 

Delegating responsibilities

This can be a huge help over the holiday season, especially if you’re the type of person who does it all. I’ve realized over time, that it’s ok to ask for help, especially from your partner, who may want to help but not sure how or what you need. See if you can ask your family to help with to-dos, like wrapping gifts, tidying their rooms (the girls are awesome at cleaning the playroom!) or other small chores, post office or grocery store runs, etc. I’m also a believer in splurging for convenience if you’re in a pinch, like grocery delivery (the best ever!!!) or buying some pre-made options (like cheese boards that are assembled and ready to go). 

Getting enough sleep

It’s tempting to stay up late to finish all of the extra things you need to do, but I try to treat sleep like it’s my job, especially for the immune boosting benefits. It has such an impact on mood, hormone function, hunger levels, immune system function, fitness recovery, brain health, energy levels, etc. Have a solid bedtime routine each night and set an alarm when it’s time to send yourself to bed. My bedtime routine: skincare, magnesium oil, read a book, spray my pillow with this gorgeous spray, and lights out. 

Taking your supplements

Please keep in mind that I’m not a medical professional, and if you need supplement and medical advice, reach out to your doctor. I think it’s important to keep this one on the list because the holidays are an easy time to forget taking vitamins and supplements. Every day, I have mine with breakfast, and if I forget them… I figure it out pretty quickly lol. I also think it can make a huge difference in fighting off winter colds and other illness during flu season.

Focusing on family and fun more than food

This is the #1 thing on this list! When you’re at events with your family and friends, take a moment to really soak in and enjoy the people around you. Do not sit there and stress about mashed potato vs. sweet potato, the carbs in the green bean casserole, if you’re eating too much sugar, if you’re going “over on your calories.” Enjoy these precious moments.

The holidays are such a magical time, and now that we’ve lost some close family members, it’s made me even more cognizant of the beautiful memories and holidays we’ve enjoyed with them. 

Making self-care a priority

While you’re taking care of everyone else, it can be very easy to forget yourself and the habits you know make you feel good. While it might not be the time to blitz out for a spa day or yoga retreat (uhh that sounds amazing right about now), find little pockets of self care in your day. Maybe it’s a walk with the dog, a 5-minute meditation, a call with a good friend, long bath, relaxation in the sauna blanket (my fave ever), or something that you personally love that recharges you. 

Focus on maintaining consistency – not building

This is truly how you stay healthy during the holiday season. With everything going on, I don’t recommend focusing on new fitness goals, weight loss efforts, or PRs during the month of December. Instead, focus on general movement, nutrition that energizes you, and consistency, not building.

So tell me, friends: what are your tips for staying healthy over the holidays? What’s a small act of self care that you do for yourself?

xo

Gina

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Clean Beauty Gift Ideas

Sharing some clean beauty gift ideas from Beautycounter and some of my favorite brands. If you’d like to check out Beautycounter’s amazing holiday sets, our Cyber Monday sale is going strong! Get 20% off sitewide and free shipping on orders over $50.

Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week. I’m taking some treats to the teachers at Liv’s school and looking forward to a podcast interview later today. For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my favorite clean beauty gift ideas if you’re crossing items off your holiday shopping list.

I LOVE that clean beauty has become more prevalent over the past few years and more and more people are interested in supporting clean makeup and beauty brands. When I first got into the clean beauty and skincare world – when I was pregnant with Liv!- there weren’t a lot of options available. It’s been incredible to see it become more mainstream and safer options for the entire family showing up on skincare, baby, and kids’ store shelves. If you’re shopping for any of your friends or family members who are interested in safer skincare and clean beauty products, I thought I’d share a roundup list of some of my top gift ideas!

Clean Beauty Gift Ideas 

With how OVER-regulated we are in some industries in the US, it’s surprising to see what we’re severely under-regulated when it comes to the products we put on our skin. Our skin is our largest organ and directly absorbs product ingredients, whether it’s makeup, lotion, cleanser, oils, sunscreen, etc. I feel like the current structure is “safe until proven dangerous” and the US still allows over 1600 potentially harmful ingredients in skincare and beauty products (even skincare and bath products for babies!). We still have ingredients that are probable carcinogens, endocrine disruptors, heavy metals, parabens, and preservatives. Check the ingredient label and search for clean ingredients you understand and it’s also helpful to scan products using the EWG Healthy Living app. It will rate the products according to their ingredients and indicate anything that may be problematic. You can check out a podcast episode I did with my friend Arsy here!

Here are some of my favorite clean beauty gift ideas featuring Beautycounter’s gorgeous new holiday line, plus some other brands that I personally use and love. 

Makeup, Lips, and Palettes

Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Magic Kit – while Glow Recipe ingredients aren’t *perfect* (they use “fragrance” which is a trade secret for hiding chemical ingredients), they’re definitely a better option than many products on the shelves and work extremely well. I use their watermelon mask every week or so for a little pick-me-up because the texture is awesome and it smells beautiful. 

Clean Sweep Hyaluronic Lip Balm Duo – both balms are formulated with ultra-moisturizing murumuru and mango butters that keep lips happy and healthy-looking.

Ready Set Makeup Trio– this one has three favorites: a mini Jellie (little lipgloss with a shine), our new mascara, and cream shadow in moonlight. I love the shadow to highlight eyes and you can also use it as a highlighter. 

Beyond Lip Gloss minis – this is my favorite lip gloss! It’s not sticky, the perfect amount of shine, and includes real vanilla bean. I give the mini versions to Liv’s friends each year with their Christmas gifts. You can also split up this set and use as stocking stuffers!

This Tarte eyeshadow palette – this is my current go-to palette. I have super sensitive eyes and Tarte always works well for me. The colors are gorgeous neutrals and the shades work for all skin tones. 

Color Intense Lipstick – this one lasts for hours and is smooth and hydrating, not cake-y like some of the other long-lasting lipsticks I’ve tried. Brunch is a neutral mauve color (my everyday color), Girls Night is a classic red, and Garden Party is a pop of bright pink. 

Skincare gift sets that will make your skin glow

Bright Side Duo – If you’re trying Beautycounter for the first time, I highly recommend this set! It contains our bestselling All Bright C vitamin C serum and our Overnight Peel. I use the C serum every day – it has powerful antioxidants like turmeric and camu camu and an ultra-stable form of vitamin C. Both can help with brightening, texture, age spots, discoloration, and wrinkles. 

Smooth and Bright Duo– this one includes the All Bright C serum and our brand-new Reflect Effect AHA Smoothing Facial Mask. I can’t wait for mine to arrive!

Best in Clean Heroes– this one has so many of my favorites: the lipgloss, All Bright C serum, Overnight Peel, and Countermarch Adaptive Moisturizer. The moisturizer adapts to the amount of moisture your skin needs and can provide up to 24 hours of hydration. 

Detox and Done Duo– this set has our popular charcoal face mask, plus a 3 in 1 facial tool. I use this mask once a week to absorb excess oil, draw out impurities, and improve texture. 

If you want to treat yourself to a fancy serum, this is my go-to. It feels like a DREAM and this clean skincare brand from Italy uses beautiful and pure ingredients. All Furtuna products are free of Parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates, synthetic fragrances, synthetic colors/dyes, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), ethanolamines (MEA/DEA/TEA), ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), hydroquinone, mineral oil, plus another 1,300+ ingredients banned by the European Union.

Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Skincare Value Set – fresh is another one of the brands I use and trust (not perfect, but much better) and their products are lovely and work extremely well. The Rose deep hydration cream in this set is one I love because it’s super thick and moisturizing. 

Bath and body

Body oil in Citrus Rosemary. This oil is super silky and lightweight, and not greasy at all. 

Good Scents Bath Oil trio– these bath oils are formulated with avocado and jojoba oil, and scented with essential oils. 

If you have dry winter skin, check out this gift set from Target. I’m a huge fan of this brand – we use their lotion and body wash – and everything is super hydrating, cruelty-free, vegan, and includes coconut oil and shea butter. 

Fragrance ideas for the clean beauty lover

Phlur is my lil secret for the most beautiful perfume made with clean ingredients. You can request a sample pack and pick the one you love the most! (Little tip: I keep the samples in my makeup bag and purse for when we’re out and about.) Perfume used to be such a bummer for me because I like to smell pretty but hate the ingredients in conventional perfumes. Plain essential oils don’t last very long. This is the best of all worlds: gorgeous, REAL perfumes but made without sketchy ingredients. 

Be on the lookout for these candles at Whole Foods! I also recommend all of the candles from Thrive Market – I usually add a few lavender ones to each order. Use this link for 30% off your first order!

Nails, hands, feet, and stocking stuffers

Nail polish! If you’re looking for a better nail polish option, check out Zoya! 

Sole Mates exfoliating duo– this includes a volcanic rock pumice stone and exfoliating foot balm. It has a lovely light mint scent!

A makeup eraser! This thing CHANGED MY LIFE. If you have a Costco membership, be on the lookout for these. I got a 7-pack for a sweet deal at Costco.

So tell me, friends: what’s your favorite skincare or beauty brand? I rotate between Beautycounter, Tarte, Furtuna, and fresh. Anything on the list above you’d love to have for yourself this holiday season? (Hint hint: leave a comment with your favorite item on this list and I’ll surprise a lucky winner in Friday Faves)

If you decide to try out Beautycounter, through tonight you can get 20% off. If you place an order over $100, I recommend adding Band of Beauty for $29- you get a welcome gift, 10% back as product credit, and free shipping on orders over $100. It’s like our version of Amazon Prime meets Nordstrom Rewards. 

xo

Gina

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