Shake Off the Holiday Slump SIMPLE STEPS TO REIGNITE YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE
MAKE ACTIVITY A NATURAL PART OF YOUR DAY. One of the easiest
The holidays are filled with joy, family, treats, and a few extra helpings of everything. Now that the wrapping paper is gone and it’s a brand-new year, it’s the perfect time to get your body moving again. But getting back into your routine doesn’t have to mean hours at the gym. From easy daily exercises to simple stretches, here’s how you can shake off the holiday slump and feel great heading into 2026. START SLOW AND LISTEN TO YOUR BODY. Though you may feel tempted to jump right back into your routine or put in extra hours to “catch up,” ease back into physical activity. Your muscles and joints need time to adjust, and starting slow will help prevent soreness, stiffness,
and possible injuries. As you build your strength, you can increase the intensity of your exercises. Your body will tell you if you are pushing too hard. DON’T SKIP STRETCHING. Stretching helps your muscles prepare for
ways to get back into a healthy routine is by making small, intentional
changes to your daily habits. Look at your regular errands as
activity, and it’s especially important if you haven’t been as active over the holidays. Even a simple five-minute stretching routine before your main workout can significantly reduce your chance of aches and pains. Make sure to always include time for warm-ups and cool- downs. Dynamic stretches, such as walking lunges, help loosen your muscles, while static stretches, like bicep stretches, aid in recovery.
opportunities to get your body moving. Choose the
Sudoku stairs instead of the elevator, park further away from the store so you can walk more, or take an extra lap around the grocery store. Getting back on track after the holidays can be simple when you take it one step at a time. Contact our office for a free health screening and let us help you start the year feeling healthy and energized.
KOREAN GROUND BEEF
INGREDIENTS Sauce • 1/4 cup reduced- sodium soy sauce • 1 tbsp honey, or a liquid sugar-free sweetener • 1 tsp cornstarch • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Stir Fry • 2 tbsp avocado oil • 1 lb lean ground beef, 85/15 • 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced • 1 tbsp fresh ginger root, minced Finishing Touches • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
DIRECTIONS 1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes. Set aside. 2. In a large skillet, heat avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook, stirring, until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as you cook, about 5 minutes. 3. Drain the beef and return it to the skillet. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. 4. Stir sauce into the beef, then cook for 2 more minutes, until heated through and the sauce thickens. 5. Off heat, drizzle the dish with
sesame oil, sprinkle with sliced green onions, and serve over white rice (if desired).
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