There are simple things you can do every day to relieve stress, from working out to just getting away, here are some tips to ease tension from your daily life.

Be faithful to staying active.

PLEASE, EAT SOME TURKEY – JUST DON’T BE ONE

Thanksgiving Day gatherings always offer a wide variety of “traditional” food and drink, mostly in excess (heaven forbid we leave out Aunt Bea’s casserole). And, not to mention the never-ending finger foods and pre-dinner cocktails that can tack on some serious calories, even before you sit down to give thanks.

PORTION VS ASSERTION

With the holidays rapidly approaching, it can be hard to find the motivation to stay active. Prepare yourself for the lazy and sugary temptations of the holidays by resolving to rejuvenate your exercise and nutrition habits beginning today.

Here are some tips to keep you motivated throughout your holiday season:

Buddy up.

It’s a close game — tied at 13 and we’re playing first to 15 points. This is a pick-up game, and for the sake of easy scorekeeping, three-pointers count as two points and everything else counts as one point. The game isn’t over until one team wins by two points.