Holli Thompson

I hope your holidays so far are wonderful; filled with close family, delicious foods, and the dearest of friends… And maybe the new Star Wars movie, too. I confess to pushing harder than I should have this season….trying to get just a little more out of each day and doing my best to keep everyone happy. That’s what we do, don’t we? So if you’re guilty of that too, your daily self care may have slid of of Santa’s Sleigh. And, adrenal fatigue may have set in as a result of all that stress. Here are some signs that you might be overdone, too. *You’re having a hard time winding down at night, and feeling exhausted the next day after a full night’s sleep… ugh… *You’re retaining water even though you’re eating clean….double ugh… *You feel indecisive and distracted.. How to choose between red or white? Sparkling or still? Stay or go? …Don’t ask me… I’m committed to using this week to get back on track, and I thought I’d share a few of my favorite ways to bring back YOU, as well. Serenity, calm, focus… Let’s try this on before 2016 hits, shall we? Life has me splitting my…

“Holli, I’ve put on 10 pounds!” “My pants don’t fit.” “I need to lose weight before the holidays!” I’m hearing it wherever I go. Summer ended, and somehow instead of staying active, you got busy and distracted. Let some things slip. Your Nutritional Style got pushed aside. And here we are, entering the holidays. And you’re kinda mad at yourself. So, let’s step back and figure out why.. and then stop that puff/bloat in its tracks. OK? Why ARE you gaining weight? || Stress & Worry: Stress produces the hormone cortisol, and sustained periods of stress can lead to increased appetite and weight gain. This past summer, I was thrown some curve balls related to my son’s health, and I became physically tired and hungry… unusually so. If the stress of the new school year or a hectic fall work schedule has gotten to you these past few months, let’s get that under control, now, before the holidays begin. Turn off your electronics each night, and allow yourself some time to just be. Take a shower or warm bath in the evening, instead of morning to wash the day away, and allow yourself to fully rest. And be sure to…