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Abby's Magazine - November/ December 2014 | Page 43 traveling, make a shake before you head out the door and take it with you. Or, pack some gluten free oats mixed with protein powder and just add hot water. This is a staple, when I am traveling. I always encourage my clients to make a shake before they attend a holiday party. It curbs their appetite and they are less likely to munch on unhealthy appetizers or drinks. Skip the alcohol Holiday parties are usually not complete without alcohol. The liquid calories can add up quickly. Not to mention the sugar- laden drinks that alcohol is mixed with. Increased sugar and alcohol in the diet increases fat storage. Drink water and try flavoring it with berries, cucumbers, citrus fruits, or mint. Add a few drops of liquid stevia for a touch of sweetness. It's a great way to enjoy a refreshing drink, stay hydrated, and avoid making poor food choices throughout the holidays! Meditate A couple of years ago a Consumer Reports survey on what Americans dread most about the holidays was released : holiday weight gain (37%) tied for second-place with getting into debt (37%), with crowds and long lines (68%) ranking as the most dreaded. Gift shopping (28%), traveling (25%), seeing certain relatives (24%), seasonal music (23%), disappointing gifts (19%), having to attend holiday parties or events (16%), having to be nice (15%) and holiday tipping (12%) rounded out the top holiday dreads. With all of these dreadful tasks, it's obvious most of us need to STOP (Stop, Take a Deep Breath, Observe the situation or task at hand, and Proceed with love, gratitude and kindness!) Meditation and yoga have been proven to decrease stress hormone levels, increase immune system function and allow us to gain perspective on what is truly important. Meditation can also be used to decrease food cravings and overeating caused by stress. Don't save your detox for the New Year Most people think they need to wait until the New Year to detox. A cellular detox program can decrease inflammation and help regulate hunger hormones to keep you on track throughout the holiday season. In fact, most of my clients maintain their great results by detoxing one week every month with Cell Detox. The perfect time for this would be after Thanksgiving and before Christmas. To learn about my cellular detox program visit www.drdelraedetox.com. To learn more about Fit Body Bands and to receive a new workout and recipe every week to keep you on track visit www.Fit4LifeFormula.com. 6902 West Linebaugh Ave Tampa Fl 33626 www.drdelraedetox.com delrae@drdelraedetox.com p: 813-475-6472 *See the Brain Health article by Dr. Delrae Messer in our On-Line Edition at www.AbbysMag.com