Wrapped in several layers of love, warmth, happiness and celebrations ~ the holidays bring some harsh lessons of health and fitness, that we usually learn in the new year immersed in guilt and resolutely planning to not repeat the same pattern the following year.

It is easy enough for us to say that we should live in the present moment, but reality almost always conspires against it.

On one hand, we tend to lose ourselves in the joyful celebrations of the season. And on the other, every time we wake up with a splitting headache, we realise that the demons of the holidays got the better of us. The fact is that the holiday season is the most engaging time of year; taking into consideration the weather, our choice of food and drink can be challenging for our body, and in general, the season of giving can feel heavy.

As I continue making significant progress in leading a happy and healthy life, with my goal of healthy living clearer than ever before ~ I have decided to make this holiday season one to be proud of. I have charted my path to healthy celebrations {arming myself with approaches to deal with the most tempting situations}, and I am sharing it to encourage you to take the healthy route this season as well. Here we go!