Some cold weather blues clues.

Hello Muffins!

Well I am not really paying too close attention to the temperature outside in Minneapolis today. I just know it is darned cold. With below zero temps many of us take some time off and just snuggle in to complete the neglected projects around the house. I am no different. I have committed to a few catch up tasks that I hope will elevate my spirits for the upcoming doldrums of winter.

This is that glorious time of year where the rush to get things done for holiday entertaining and mad party hopping is over. And in come the blues... Post gift spending and extra pound dragging as a result of too many Cups O'Cheer can really influence your mood and bring you down a notch or two.

That is precisely why I am sharing a list of some ways you can take care of yourself.

Firstly, drink plenty of water. Our bodies dehydrate quickly in the winter because of the dryness in the air outside as well as the inside environments of heated spaces. It isn't just your skin that dehydrates either, your brain needs plenty of moisture to function properly. So make sure you drink your 8 - 8oz glasses of water each day and replace each oz of caffeinated or alchoholic beverage with the equivalent of H2O in addition to the 64oz in the plan.

Here is an excellent article on the importance of staying hydrated.

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Diet is another thing to pay close attention to as you wean yourself off of what probably was a richer than usual plethora of goodies. Quinoa is a perfect grain for this time of year as it can be made into a lovely Tabbouleh and the grain itself is the only one that boasts being a complete source of protein! Keep the Bulgar but try Quinoa as a substitute at least once then share your experiences with me.

Learn more about this fabulous food at:

here are some additional resources:

a sacred, super crop
the world's healthiest foods
Wikipedia description

For nutritional tracking, diet and exercise tips and great recipes and meal plans - all FREE go to a website I have been recommending to folks for some time now is:

Well that is all for right now. Time to get busy on those projects. Stay warm and hydrated and most of all happy.

XXOO
Margie