My Holiday Healthy Gift Giving + Staying Well Guide…Part 1

Happy “Week Of” Thanksgiving!

This is easily one of my fav pics from Thanksgiving “past” <3

With the holidays fast approaching, I’m going to do a bit of a “series” on a few topics that are top of mind for most of us (so I continue to hear!). I’m often asked for my favorite products and recommendations on staying healthy, so here’s what you can expect from me over the next few weeks!

• Gift giving ideas…not only for others, but for YOU as well…because we all know you deserve it 🙂
• Recipes for healthy dishes to bring to holiday parties so you (and your loved ones) have good options!!
• Tips for staying fit & healthy 🙂

1. Healthy Gifting Options

This week, let’s start with my fav swim tools / toys. They are incredibly helpful to improve form, work on technique, and break up a swim set. Btw…bike goodies will come in the next guide, then run stuff following shortly after 🙂

My Swim Favs…

• Aqua Sphere Kayenne Goggles – Everyone is always looking for the “right” pair of goggles for their face, I highly recommend these!
  • https://amzn.to/2TmawCz
• Finis Swim Paddles: 
  • https://amzn.to/2SqPHpe
• Pull Buoy:
  • https://amzn.to/2Jp0ufu
• Pulling Band:
  • https://amzn.to/2SrK0XX
• Speedo Fins:
  • https://amzn.to/2KcckKq 

Anyone else love reading as much as I do? Hands down, books are one of my favorite gifts to both give and receive…

My Top Reads…

• Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor – I cannot think of a better book to really dial in a positive mindset + learn visualization tools for success in training and racing, in ANY sport.
  • https://amzn.to/2JUJLRv
• May Cause Miracles by Gabrielle Bernstein – I’ve gone through this 40 day workbook several times, and just finished up another round in October…it’s an incredibly powerful process.
  • https://amzn.to/2Q6GUdF

Self Care…

In my opinion, self care is SO important…every single day of the year, but especially around the holidays. It’s so easy to “overcommit”, then find ourselves exhausted. We all deserve to put ourselves first to be our best “selves” for everyone around us. Here’s a few goodies I LOVE that make me feel like I am giving myself a special treat…

• Heritage Rosewater: This rosewater is AMAZING. I spray it on my face in the morning and at night (and a lot before I meditate), and it just makes me feel good. There’s a ton of benefits to using rosewater…here’s a great article on it —> https://food.ndtv.com/beauty/10-benefits-of-rose-water-you-need-to-know-1239785

• • https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002JHGYC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0002JHGYC&linkCode=as2&tag=jenniferhayes-20&linkId=918827d1ab2f8954354a2ba630e78a76
• Young Living Essential Oil Diffusers: I love diffusing oils anytime I’m at home, and when I sleep. They are really calming, smell amazing, and have awesome health benefits.
  • https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/c/diffusers-accessories/essential-oil-diffusers
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2. Great Appetizer Recipe

I’ll be super honest…this is basically what I eat every morning for breakfast, but keep it much easier 😉 Hardboiled eggs + avocado + Smoked Jalapeño kraut = amazingness.

Since this is the holidays, I recommend making it a little bit prettier as the recipe calls for 🙂

Take this recipe —> https://slimsanity.com/avocado-deviled-eggs/ and top with some Smoked Jalapeño kraut https://www.farmhouseculture.com/kraut (I find this stuff at Whole Foods…it’s SO good!!) for some good probiotics…super yummy.

3. Keep Your Belly Happy

Let’s keep it real…lots of us tend to overeat at holiday parties…we are human. SO, something I love to keep on hand is Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil. I’ll throw a few drops (test this out to YOUR liking, maybe 1-3 drops) in either warm or cold water to help with digestion and keep my tummy happy. Honestly, this is great ANY time of the year  🙂

Young Living Peppermint Essential Oil (a few drops)

• https://www.youngliving.com/en_US/products/peppermint-essential-oil
  • As a Distributor for Young Living, I’d SO appreciate you use my code with any orders which is #1077788 + HAPPY to help with any orders, recommendations, etc!

🦃 Want To Work With Me? I am currently taking on new athletes & clients for both Triathlon Coaching as well as Health / Wellness Coaching. If you are interested in working together, let’s schedule a FREE 30 minute call to chat 🙂 🦃

Any topics you’d like me to cover in an upcoming blog? If so, post in the comments or reach out to me directly (all of my contact info is listed on my website!)!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones 🙂

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