25 Healthy Snacks to Flatten Out Holiday Buldge

Eat more to weigh less....it's a proven mantra but I doubt it's meant for the foods we were grazing, over the holidays.

It wasn't the meal that got me...it was the "buffet like" spread of appetizers and finger foods. Oh, it's so hard to say no to another scoop of creamy crab dip or another slice of Grandma's chocolate cake, and the bubbly soda sitting so temptingly next to cups, ready filled with ice...ohhhh, don't even remind me of my stocking stuffers. oh.meee.gosh.

Some say calories don't count during the holidays but I can tell from just one day of saying -- "oh,well" -- that, they do. They count. And they add up fast. My tummy just isn't used to this bulging, overstuffed feeling. And now, the taste of those yummy treats are in my mind and therefore the craving for those foods is sure to creep up, in the days to come.

So, to help move on from the holidays and the treats that have filled our homes since the onslaught...
(going back to Halloween) I've made a Go-To list of healthy snacks.

Eating more to weigh less is true when done correctly. They recommend 3 meals and 2/3 snacks. But really it's up to you. You might be able to eat 3 square meals and never want a snack during the in-between or you may be one who needs 5 smalls meals throughout the day.
What methods work for you?

The snacks in white are either my faves or ones I'd like to try soon! I lie. They are all my faves except for the tomato one (which I now see I spelled wrong!) Anways.....

How about you? What are your go-to healthy snacks? 
Lets make this list bigger!

AND!!! Don't forget to enter the incredible GIVEAWAY via Katie at For Lauren and Lauren.

I've linked with Follow Who Weekend Social give them a look,see may be a hop your interested in!

50 Ways to SURVIVE the HOLIDAYS

A chocolate candy bar gifted to me, offered more than just a whopping 600 calories, it's wrapper suggested 99 ways to survive the holidays. The repetitive tip was EAT CHOCOLATE.

So while I enjoyed half of that candy bar, I decided to make some corrections changes to their list.
I'm sharing with you silly and legit stress busters for the holiday season...even if it's a little late!

49. remember the true meaning of Christmas
50. Head over to Katie's blog for a chance to win a great group giveaway! I've sponsored her blog this month and am offering a Bath and Body gift card as part of her giveaway fun!

Healthy Holidays tips can be found here.


From my family to yours, we wish each of you Happy Holidays and homes filled with laughter, love, hope, and blessings!




I've linked with Monday Meetup via Covered in Grace and YOLO Mondays via Lipgloss and Crayons

"Healthy" Holiday Tips & a GIVEAWAY

I know, I know it's not even Christmas yet and we're already talking New Years?!
But just like Christmas, the New Year will be here before you know it.
I've teamed up with a bloggy friend to offer you a few special treats to stay Beautiful in the New Year!

Before you get all "click happy" take a minute and check out these tips to help you have healthy holidays!
In case you missed my Healthy Holiday Tips shared on Laura's blog, I'm sharing a quick recap!

Definitely give yourself "calories burned points" for cleaning. It can seriously work up a sweat!
I turn to healthy dishes like veggie pizza's, bruschetta, pumpkin dips, fun fruits like cranberries, and bites instead of cakes to be sure of good eats while at a holiday party. The more color, the better the food choices for your body. And choosing these healthier foods will eliminate the "portion control" worries.

Stay active, people! There's nothing worse than feeling tired after having done nothing! That happens after sitting around chatting, eating and sipping. We'd be much happier if we were tired from a day of mingling, dancing, and oh, say, snow sledding! So if possible, take a cue from the kids and get the party outside and active!

Always, always allow time for yourself. It's so easy to neglect ourselves during this busy time of the year and it's sure to backfire. Allow some time for yourself each day, whether that time is spent working out, reading, painting your nails, whatever you do in your "you time" make the time for it!

And you know, I'd mention water! Never leave home without it.

Now for the GIVEAWAY!!!

We all know that beauty comes from within but a little shimmer and sparkle never hurts!

Annie from Annie One Can Cook came up with the idea of a Beautiful New Year Giveaway. I was more than happy to contribute items and co-host for a beautiful you, beautiful New Year Giyveaway. Tricia also threw in a pair of her beautifully made, edgy owl earrings. Be sure to check her Etsy shop for more unique jewelry pieces!

Enter below and cross your fingers!

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I've linked with YOLO Mondays via Lipgloss and Crayons and Mommy Moments at Life of Faith and Meet Up Monday via Covered in Grace

Where in the Blogging World is She?!

If you're wondering my whereabouts today....you can find me here!

My bloggy friend, Laura @ My Calm Delight, has invited me to guest post!
I'm thrilled to spend a day with her and her readers!!

Tips on Staying Healthy and Fit over the Holidays are just a click away!

Go! Read away! And while you're there, check out all of Laura's goodies. Now that just sounded weird. Don't check out her goodies. Take a look at her posts. She's got the scoop on Paleo, Crossfit, Redesiging, Cherishing your little ones, and much more to include snapshots of the beautiful Alaskan scenery that surrounds her.
Her blog truely is - a calm delight.



In case you missed it....I've got a GIVEAWAY going on thru Friday!

I've linked up today with Take it from me for Welcome Wednesdays and Walkabout Wednesdays with Handling with Grace.... and of course Random Wednesday with the too cute Shanna at Because Shanna Said So.