logotype
logotype

No products in the cart.

happy hanukkah Tag
Home Posts Tagged "happy hanukkah"

Tag: happy hanukkah

FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyle
January 25, 2016By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Have a Healthy Hanukkah

In the blink of an eye, another holiday is upon us. Hanukkah is a special time for so many of us, filled with family, friends and tradition. Unlike Thanksgiving, which feels like it lasts an entire weekend, Hanukkah actually lasts more than a week, which is one of our biggest challenges. We face temptation every day, but we can be especially vulnerable during the holidays. Here are some tips to be prepared for today and the following week.

 

Use your Cheat Days. Luckily Hanukkah is spread out over two weekends so we can take advantage of two days and still stay on plan. The important thing is to keep you clean days clean. Two cheat days in one holiday is going to allow you to indulge in your favorite traditional foods so you should be able to focus on eating clean in the days in between. Do your best, even maintaining in this week and even this month is an accomplishment.

 

Healthier Recipes. Making a holiday that focuses on oil and dairy completely clean and healthy isn’t very likely, but you can make some adjustments to make some recipes healthier. Some simple switches can improve a recipe and help you make the most of the holiday without missing out or adding on the stress. Some of us may not be able to control what days we will be celebrating, and some will be celebrating more than two days, so a healthier recipe can help. For example, you can trade eggs with egg whites when making matzo balls. And you can switch oil and fat with vegetable oil in many other recipes. You can also buy no sugar added applesauce or make it yourself – apples are sweet enough on their own. You could always add some ground cinnamon for a little extra flavor.

 

Tasting Method. Another option to help keep you from going too far off your plan if you find yourself trying to eat clean at a holiday celebration is the tasting method. Start by taking one small scoop (about 1 tablespoon) of your favorite dishes so you can get the taste without going overboard. You can always bring or provide healthy dishes that you can fill up on and maybe you won’t even need to indulge at all.

 

You can also check out our previous blog posts from last year for some more healthy recipes, holiday party advice and more tips.

 

Happy Hanukkah!

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness

8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797

469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018

Read More
FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyle
December 6, 2015By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Have a Healthy Hanukkah

 

In the blink of an eye, another holiday is upon us. Hanukkah is a special time for so many of us, filled with family, friends and tradition. Unlike Thanksgiving, which feels like it lasts an entire weekend, Hanukkah actually lasts more than a week, which is one of our biggest challenges. We face temptation every day, but we can be especially vulnerable during the holidays. Here are some tips to be prepared for today and the following week. 

 

Use your Cheat Days. Luckily Hanukkah is spread out over two weekends so we can take advantage of two days and still stay on plan. The important thing is to keep you clean days clean. Two cheat days in one holiday is going to allow you to indulge in your favorite traditional foods so you should be able to focus on eating clean in the days in between. Do your best, even maintaining in this week and even this month is an accomplishment. 

 

Healthier Recipes. Making a holiday that focuses on oil and dairy completely clean and healthy isn’t very likely, but you can make some adjustments to make some recipes healthier. Some simple switches can improve a recipe and help you make the most of the holiday without missing out or adding on the stress. Some of us may not be able to control what days we will be celebrating, and some will be celebrating more than two days, so a healthier recipe can help. For example, you can trade eggs with egg whites when making matzo balls. And you can switch oil and fat with vegetable oil in many other recipes. You can also buy no sugar added applesauce or make it yourself – apples are sweet enough on their own. You could always add some ground cinnamon for a little extra flavor. 

 

Tasting Method. Another option to help keep you from going too far off your plan if you find yourself trying to eat clean at a holiday celebration is the tasting method. Start by taking one small scoop (about 1 tablespoon) of your favorite dishes so you can get the taste without going overboard. You can always bring or provide healthy dishes that you can fill up on and maybe you won’t even need to indulge at all. 

 

You can also check out our previous blog posts from last year for some more healthy recipes, holiday party advice and more tips. 

 

Happy Hanukkah! 

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

 

Innovation Weight Loss and Fitness

8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797

469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018

Read More
FitnessHealthy TipsLifestyle
December 15, 2014By Josephine Fitzpatrick

Happy Hanukkah

 

Tomorrow begins the Jewish holiday Hanukkah and a week-long celebration. It is an eight-day holiday packed with festivities and traditional food. The meaning behind it celebrates the symbolic meaning of a candle that was lit with enough oil to last one day but miraculously it lasted eight days, which is the reason why it is also known as the Festival of Lights. Because it is such a long holiday, some families celebrate one or two nights while others celebrate every night. There are several traditional aspects of the holiday that are usually present such as the driedel, the menorah, gelt and the traditional foods that can include chalah bread, brisket, kugel, matzo ball soup, latkes (potato pancakes) and other fried foods to highlight the importance of oil. Cheese and dairy foods are also common. For those of you who are celebrating, this can be a tough holiday when it comes to your weight loss plan because of the importance of dairy and oil. Here are our top three tips to enjoy the holiday without derailing your weight loss.

 

1) The first is to go with the tasting method. Start with a tablespoon of the heavy dishes and go back for second helpings of your favorites. It may be difficult to find something healthy to fill you up, so try bringing a salad or healthy side such as roasted winter vegetables, quinoa or applesauce.

 

2) If you know you’re going to be attending or hosting more than one dinner, pick and choose what you put on your plate with a little more scrutiny. When you’re going to be having the same or similar meal the next night or a few days later, consider skipping seconds.

 

3) Compensate for the extended feast during the day leading up to dinner and on the days in between. Eat clean on a day you know you will have a big dinner, and stick to your routine on the days you aren’t celebrating with eating healthy and exercise. If you are only celebrating one day and make it your cheat day, that’s great, but either way, don’t let it become a cheat week.

 

To all of out clients celebrating this week we wish you a happy and healthy Hanukkah!

 

~Love to Live Healthy with Josephine Fitzpatrick

 

Innovation Weight Loss

8031 Jericho Tpke Woodbury, NY 11797

469 7th Ave Manhattan, NY 10018

Read More