We’re coming to the end of 2023, and that means Christmas, holidays, and new year celebrations.

It also often means gatherings with friends and family where alcohol and food will be in no short supply, and where sometimes these can be pushed on you even if you’re not entirely comfortable with them.

Just remember—it’s okay to say ‘no’, and it’s okay to be firm about it if you need to be.

Remember your health and nutrition goals.

Don’t give in to peer pressure, particularly when it comes to alcohol.

Don’t give in to people trying to guilt you.

Don’t let others making poor decisions bring you down to their level to make themselves feel better.

We all know how a lot of hard work can be undone with a few mistakes or in a short period of time—so don’t let this festive season undo all the hard work you’ve put in this year.

And when it comes to food, you don’t have to be ‘perfect’—we all enjoy a free meal every now and then.

That said, try to make the smarter choice more often than not. It’s about ensuring you don’t compromise your health journey, so you can still reach the goals you’ve been working towards.

But what if you haven’t started your journey yet, but you’re planning a healthy 2024 as your new year’s resolution?

Well … why not hit the ground running and start now?

It can be tempting to wait until the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve. Too often however that’s an excuse to ‘let ourselves go’ before then which only puts us in worse shape and makes it even harder for ourselves from the outset.

Start now and let the people important to you know the health journey you intend to embark on.

Keep your supporters close and talk to your friends and family about how they can help you.

Often, just by letting others in on your health goals they can become your biggest advocates and help keep you accountable.

Health, like life, is a journey, so this festive season don’t forget to include your loved ones in yours—it might be just what you need to stay on track.

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