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Jingle bells, ji-jingle bells, gin-gin cin-cingle bells!... After popping the corks and soaking 2020 in excellent sparkling wine and high volume "elixir", the next day the stomach starts rumbling, the head booming and the body screaming for water. Holiday celebrations are meant to be enjoyed, which we usually exaggerate a little thanks to our human nature. Too much eaten, too much drunk, who can't relate to that? To make sure you can swing into the days after the party feeling at your best, we have compiled a damage control measure list. With this knowledge, you will stay in top shape despite double portions and % volume content in your glass!

Often, we come out of a workout disappointed because the Row output showed -3.4%, Chest Press -7.0%, Pull Down -12.5%, and your all the times most favourite overhead Press -17.9%. Why is that so? And why appreciating the feeling even more than the numbers is so powerful? As the year is coming to an end, it's time to get cozy, relax, and zoom out for that more complete view, reflect, connect the dots, experience a few aha! moments. Become aware and appreciate the experiences that no power score on the screen could ever capture. Discover the richness that goes beyond the numbers – the richness of the felt experience of those 20 minutes every week trying to increase your strength.

Sweet but sugar-free, soft and dairy-free, salty but not savory, moist and gluten-free - these 6 Minute cookies are a super healthy take on the traditional Christmas cookie recipes. And they might be the healthiest indulgence of the year! Created by Sarah Ledermann, nutrition therapist, and chef, these cookies are a truly delightful experience to make and to taste. It's a guilt-free pleasure baked in 6 Minutes only!

We all know those 5-10 kilos that simply creep in between our 30s and 40s, for women usually after the first pregnancy and for men gradually over the first ten years of their career. No matter what we do, they just won't go away! Why? The closer you get to your goal (and the older you get), the slower the weight loss seems to be happening. In this article, you'll learn what can be the reason, why these last stubborn kilos simply won't go away despite regular exercise and a "healthy diet" and what can you do about it despite your age or stage of weight loss. A guest blogpost by nutrition experts at metabolic4you.