As we step into the festive season, it’s essential to navigate the holiday celebrations without falling into the trap of overindulgence or the dread of post-holiday dieting. I'm here to share Ovvia’s approach to enjoying December’s delights in a way that honors both our health and our love for seasonal joys. It’s not just about making smart choices; it’s about savoring each moment and finding a harmonious balance between celebration and well-being.

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Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and gratitude, but it often leaves us feeling like we've veered off our wellness path. If you want to reset and refocus on your healthy habits, you're in the right place.

Avoid All-or-Nothing Thinking

The quest for the 'perfect self' can often lead us into the "perfectionist trap." This mentality usually results in an all-or-nothing approach, making it challenging to maintain healthy habits. Thanksgiving might have been a day of indulgence, but that...

Thanksgiving is one holiday where the focus on food is especially intense, but that doesn't mean you can't have a delightful yet health-conscious celebration. Follow these 10 strategic tips to savor the holiday without sacrificing wellness.

1. Prepare for the Post-Feast

Days before Thanksgiving, plan and shop for the holiday and the following weekend. Stock up on healthy, freezer-friendly meals. This will make it easier to revert to healthier eating habits post-holiday, reducing the...

The Sweet Delusion

If you think you can stop at 'just one' piece of Halloween candy, prepare for a plot twist. Welcome to the unsettling truth about these sugary treats, where sugar becomes the hidden villain that sabotages your self-control.

Outdated Metrics

Calories are yesterday's news when it comes to gauging the healthfulness of food. Manufacturers manipulate the size of candy portions to show fewer calories on the label, convincing consumers it's okay to eat more.

Sugar Scare

While the...

Coffee Choices: Your Health Guide

Are you a coffee lover bewildered by the plethora of choices out there? From the flavored coffees in your local café to the tempting pods at the grocery store, the options are endless, and choosing the right coffee isn't just about flavor; it's a health decision, too. But before you fall under the spell of "vanilla cream puff" or "caramel brûlée," read on to get the real scoop on what you should buy and why with my top coffee...

Autumn Alert: Fall is here!

You've been energized to re-embrace work or school after summer, but now, resistance is lurking. This sly rebel can thwart your best-laid plans, especially as the season changes. Fear not; we'll reveal how resistance sneaks in and offer practical strategies to stop the sabotage. You can stay on track with your healthy habits and routines, no matter the season!

Comfort vs. Growth: Trapped in the comfort zone? Hearing whispers saying, "You deserve a break!" may be...

Revitalize Your Life: 5 Health Shifts

September often feels like the start of something fresh. As we approach the holiday weekend and Labor Day, a time that symbolizes back-to-school for many, it's a chance to restart. Whether you want to add positive habits or eliminate negative ones, here are 5 things to start and 5 things to stop for a total of 10 considerations to enhance your well-being right now.

Top 5 Things to Add:

Regular Exercise: Cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility...

The Reality of Weight Maintenance: Let's be real. The journey of weight loss isn't just about hitting a certain number on the scale. The challenge many of us face isn't in reaching that desired weight but in maintaining a comfortable and healthy weight. That's why at Ovvia®, we focus not solely on weight loss but sustainable weight management. We are not just about helping you reach your weight goal; we're here to guide you on how to keep it off for good. Take a look at our top...

Four ways to galvanize love to maintain healthy habits

Healthy habits can be easier when we implement the same motivation that drives us to endure the most challenging times: love. And that's because love is a transferable skill and deeply seeded motivation. Yes, love sustains us all and keeps us motivated to survive, strive and push past difficulties.

Most of us direct our focus and feelings toward someone we love: a spouse, child, sibling, parent, friend, or pet. Instead of solely...

"Could you do it for $ 1 million?" That's what I ask myself when things get hard or when I feel stressed, overwhelmed, and challenged. I try to give myself a "jolt" to help see the situation differently. A mental perspective shift requires firm, reassuring, and nurturing self-talk. Here are a few things I say to myself to retrieve my optimism, build perseverance, and tap into my underlying determination to keep going! 

1. It's simple but not easy. I use this as a mantra to remind...