Cran-Orange Celebration Cocktail
New Year’s Eve is right around the corner! Here’s a low calorie drink recipe to toast with that will tickle your taste buds!
Cran-Orange Celebration (Vodka & Champagne) Cocktail
2 cups fresh cranberries, plus more for garnish
1 cup 100% orange juice
3/4 cup water
8 oz vodka
1 bottle champagne
club soda
Combine cranberries, water, and orange juice in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook until cranberries have softened completely and liquid is bright red, approx 10 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain mixture through a sieve into a glass cup or pitcher. Discard solids. Cool completely before using, can be made ahead of time up to 5 days.
Fill 8 glasses with ice. In each glass, add 1 oz cranberry syrup and 1 oz vodka. Add 4 oz of champagne. Top with club soda and garnish with a few fresh cranberries.
Meowy Catmas!
Twas the night before Catmas
When all through the house
Not a kitten was stiffing
Nor chasing a mouse.
Holiday Mindfulness Tips
The holidays are full of joy but they can also be stressful. Here are some techniques to help make your holiday more joyful!
1) Take a walk. Pay close attention to the sounds, sights and smells. Really appreciate the scenery around you. Walking is an excellent way to decrease stress and boost your mood!
2) Take 3-5 minutes to meditate. Meditation is a great way to center yourself. It’s easy – simply find a quiet place to sit for a few minutes. Focus on your breathing, deep calming breaths that fill your lungs. If your mind wanders (which is natural), gently come back to focusing on your breath. The goal is to be present in the moment.
3) Be kind to yourself. Take a bath or a nap. Call a friend. Go to the movies or play a game. Anything to reminds you of the joy this holiday season is filled with!
Healthy Hacks for your Holiday Meal!
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A 12-Minute Outdoor HIIT Workout You Can Do Anywhere
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The holidays are busy and stressful, so it can be tough to find time to hit the gym. Instead of skipping it, try this quick and effective 12 minute HIIT workout you can do anywhere!
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7 HIIT Workouts Perfect for the Holidays (Equipment-Free!)
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Holidays can be super busy, which causes stress on our bodies which leads to the release of cortisol that promotes fat storage. That combined with the holiday treats is the reason why the average American gains 8-15 pounds during the holiday season! Don’t be in that statistic!
Check out these short (12-16 minute) workouts that will burn off those extra holiday calories!
