The holidays are a beautiful time to exhale, relax and indulge your gorgeous self!
But, to avoid being suddenly an extra 10 pounds heavier and feeling sluggish from holiday parties, I have some successful strategies for you to ensure you stay svelte and sexy!
This is the year you will go into the New Year feeling incredible…
My Top Tips to Holiday with Poise and Passion
1. Be prepared. The holidays can trigger the anxiety-indulgence-guilt-deprivation cycle. Set your intention of how you want to experience your holidays this year…slow down, take a deep sensual breath, and choose 1 or 2 feelings you wish to experience this holiday…spaciousness…serenity…self-compassion…
You are so beautiful you don’t even have to be flawless.
2. Wear a particular piece of jewelry that makes you feel Royal. And whenever you touch it or look at it during the festivities, let it serve as a sparkling reminder of your beauty and light that you radiate. The holidays are a magical time to shine.
You are too modest to even consider how many feel blessed just to catch a glimpse of you…
3. Fill up on a gorgeous Green Smoothie right before heading out the door so you don’t arrive to the party hungry. A healthy smoothie or snack that is high in fiber will fill you and relax you.
Take time to notice how full your cup truly is…
4. Bring a large salad, dressing or raw dessert, one that you are excited treat yourself to and share. The holidays are a gorgeous time to practice Sensual Eating and savour every bite, and drink in the atmosphere!
An hour a day. In the Earth. Silence your mind. Infuse your being with beauty and peace… and fresh fruits and veggies.
5. Be a sexy sampler. A bite of this, a sip of that. A taste here and will keep you feeling festive, not deprived. Keep to your usual Olympic Goddess standards during the day, and then sprinkle in a little bit of naughtiness here and there at holiday events. Don’t obsess- have fun!
Your smile is the sweetest spot in the Universe, your laughter is music that opens minds and hearts.
6. Pass on the pastry and deep fried appetizers, and instead, create a pretty rainbow plate of salads, crudités and fruit available. Remember, the first taste is with your eyes…Create a plate of paradise that will be a feast for all your senses, and savor!
Everything you desire is on it’s way. It all begins with clarity and a beautiful intention.
7. Drink lots of water with lime, out of an elegant wine goblet to feel fabulous! Bring your own delicious egg and dairy-free Spice Nog, Pommegranate Wine, (see below for recipe) or a favorite juice from the Health Food Store. Add sparkling water, and garnish with fresh mint or a pretty slice of lime. You will stay fresh, pretty and hydrated all night!
She couldn’t help but see herself in beauty…and so she did.
Relaxation is a beautiful space to move into this holiday. Focus on socializing more than food; mingle, dance, take someone for a walk, play games, look through family albums, tell the children a story, sit on Santa’s lap, hang out near the Mistletoe, and laugh a lot! Embrace the spirit of the season connecting with friends and family. Hold your intention to focus on what is most meaningful to you about holiday gatherings, and enjoy the magic!
RAW GOURMET HOLIDAY RECIPE IDEAS
ZUCCHINI MANICOTTI
talk about comfort food…as italians, we traditionally had homemade
cooked manicotti for holiday celebrations. this raw gourmet version with
its living noodles and sassy sauce is wonderfully fulfilling and rich; it fills
us and keeps us healthy during the darker season, boosting our immunities
and balancing our constitutions. recipe in nude food here. bon appétito!
SPICE NOG
This rich and creamy beverage is decadent! It is lightly scented with a pretty color and is non-dairy, egg-free. And a beautiful bonus- sweet potatoes balance hormones.
2 scrubbed Sweet Potatoes
1 C Almond Mylk
JUICE sweet potatoes in your blender. Mix juice with almond mylk.
Garnish with a sprinkle of nutmeg and a few colorful goji berries.
Delish!
WINTER WINE
Juice the seeds of 2 pomegranates. Stir. Garnish with fresh mint. Toast your healthy holidays with this ruby elixir and sip like royalty. It’s the kind of wine you could drink all day long!
Tagged: exquisite self care, natural health and beauty, raw foods, raw renewal, rejuvenation, sensual beauty
I love this post… Your words always make me feel warm, safe, beautiful and empowered!
My goodness what a magnificent opulent post! Such a feast for all our senses…thank you with much heartfelt gratitude for all you have shared and given to me. Merry Christmas with Holly Kisses to you! You are truly the most unique rare and precious gem EVER!
Thank you Shakaya, blessed Soulstice and a beautyfilled holiday season to you!!!!!!!
This is exactly the advice I needed …. I Like the part where you mention we can take our own healthy drinks to share. I get so bloatted usually and this year my intention is that I feel with energy and to connect with my family. . Thanks from the bottton of my heart for your sweetness. I apprrciate what you share. Thanks
Just love the pictures of the elegant table spreads – how brilliantly colourful. Thank you for the inspiring quotes. Happy Holidays to you and your family.