Start your day off with a workout and a healthy breakfast. Your workout will jumpstart your metabolism, and a satisfying green drink with a scoop of protein will set the tone for the rest of the day.

It’s more fun and supportive to share your workout with a friend. Take turns planning your next adventure and create more excitement in your activities. Try a new group workout session, change your run to a new course or trail or play a sport with a friend to make you more accountable.

Carve out 15 minutes a day to make time for some resistance training and cardio. It might not be the full hour that you normally like to do, but just a short burst will be enough to burn off that extra holiday day drink or cookie.

Keeping track of your workouts and food intake throughout the holidays can give you the extra awareness you need to be more conscious of your decisions and help you make healthier ones. You can go old school and keep everything in a paper journal, go high-tech with easy-to-use apps on your phone or team up with a friend and send texts to each other daily.

Have your workout clothes prepared the night before and ready for action first thing in the morning. Pack your workout bag in your car so it is on hand for a pre-work workout, a lunch break fitness session or an after-work sweat. At least have a pair of shoes handy to squeeze in a quick walk around the block.

Make your holiday party an activity that burns calories rather than adding them. Organize a holiday hike, hire a trainer or try a new workout with friends. Challenge yourself and five friends to collectively burn 3,000 calories or more. Burn it up, reach your goal and celebrate with a refreshing smoothie or juice.

The first bite is always the best. Make sure to savor the flavor. Choose smaller portions and fewer holiday drinks. Remember, it’s much easier to burn 400 or 500 calories instead of 2,000 or 3,000. That’s one workout instead of a week’s worth.

It’s important to get enough sleep while the holiday cheer is in the air. Give yourself the time to get the sleep you need to help your body recover and refuel. Those restful hours will give you the energy to work out and also stop you from using treats as a power boost during the day.

Drinking this simple solution is proven to aid digestion, support immune function and detoxify the liver. All of these are very important benefits when handling all the demands of the holidays. In addition, stay hydrated throughout the day and don’t underestimate the benefit of a gallon of water a day. It will provide more energy, detoxify and give you a full feeling to curb your appetite.

The high demands of the holidays are taxing to the mind and body. Practice some positive affirmations, think happy and be happy. Take a moment to slow down, take a deep breath and clear your thoughts. Focus on the real gifts that you have in your life and cherish all that brings you joy and peace.