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🎯 Dealing with family members who invite food fights or unsolicited advice? Here’s your weekend mantra: “I choose connection over correction.” Focus on listening for the first 2-3 minutes, then politely redirect the convo if it goes sideways.
📝 For more on navigating tricky dynamics: see “Tips for Healthy Holidays for Kids & Families” from Children’s Hospital Colorado... includes great stress-management and communication strategies. (Children's Colorado)

Link: https://www.childrenscolorado.org/just-ask-childrens/articles/healthy-holidays/

🏃🏽‍♀️ Between feasting and family visits, your exercise habits don’t have to go on vacation. Make movement part of the celebration!
✅ Challenge: After your meal, go for a 20-minute walk with family or around the neighborhood with holiday lights.
📝 This article, “Keep Your Health Habits on Track During the Holidays” by Harvard Health Publishing, reminds us that staying active during the holidays helps not just the body, but mood and stress too. (Harvard Health)

Link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/keep-your-health-habits-on-track-during-the-holidays

Heart-Healthy Fats 🥑: Avocados, nuts, and olive oil help lower cholesterol and support weight goals.

Fats You can make healthier choices by understanding the different types of fats (“good&rdquo.

Diabetes Alert 🚨: 1 in 3 adults has prediabetes — and most don’t know it. Take the risk test today

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