Guilt-free holidays — how to stay balanced and enjoy

The holidays are a time when we rejoice the most — but often also a time when we overdo it the most. A table full of everything, gatherings, cakes, late meals, a rhythm that completely changes… and then after everything, we ask ourselves: “Why do I feel heavy, bloated, or without energy?”
The good news is that holidays don’t have to be a choice between enjoyment and health. They can be both, just with a little awareness and a few simple rituals.

Eat slowly and with enjoyment

Instead of focusing on quantity, let’s focus on the experience.
When we eat slowly, we feel the food, eat less, and enjoy it more. Guilt usually comes when we eat “on the go”, without any experience.

Follow the 80% rule

Here is a simple tip: stop when you are 80% full.
That’s the moment when you are satisfied, but not overeaten — and it prevents that feeling of heaviness that accompanies us during the holidays.

Short walks after meals

You don’t have to go to the gym between two cakes — 10 minutes of light walking is enough.
It helps digestion, reduces bloating, and restores energy.

Water before coffee and cakes

The body often asks for water, not sugar.
A glass of water before sweets can make a big difference in how you will feel later.

A small ritual for balance

Holidays can be both peace and chaos — it all depends on our neat little habits.
One of them can also be green spelt juice, as a short daily support for energy and digestive balance, especially in the holiday rhythm.

Remember that the point is in the people, not in the plate

The most beautiful part of the holidays is not the food, but the people around it.
Laughter, conversations, warmth — these are the moments that fill us, not tire us.

Holidays are here to bring us joy, not guilt.
With small rituals, a little more awareness, and a little less haste, we can maintain lightness and vitality — and at the same time enjoy everything that the holidays bring.

Because balance is not a ban — balance is a choice.