Welcome to your summer holiday 2022 HWFL graduate newsletter!
While the holiday season might be the most magical time of year, it can sometimes make us feel more frazzled than festive.
The HWFL team know the importance of taking care of yourself all year round especially during the holidays, so that’s why we’ve put together our top five tips to help you enjoy a mindful festive season.
Plus, you'll find out the benefits of berries and we share a delicious summer smoothie and a refreshing mocktail for you to enjoy. Don't forget to stock up on your favourite KicStart and take advantage of your 15% graduate discount, which is available until 5pm Wednesday 21 December 2022.
The HWFL team would like to wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season and a wonderful new year. We look forward to continuing to support your HWFL journey in 2023.
Best wishes,
Your HWFL team
Announcements
HWFL Graduate Online Store Special
15% graduate discount and FREE postage on ALL KicStart™ orders for a limited time
Time is running out to get your orders in before the end of the year. Take advantage of your 15% discount and free postage on all KicStart shakes and soups.*
*15% off the current RRP of $3.10 = approx. $2.64 per sachet.
Offer valid until 5pm AEDST Wednesday 21 December 2022.
150 mixed flavour value pack - set yourself up for success!
Available for a limited time only! Purchase our mixed flavour KicStart shakes value pack at a special price.
Apply the code HWFLGRADUATE for an additional 15% off and free postage.*
*Offer valid until 5pm AEDST Wednesday 21 December 2022.
No need to login into your HWFL portal, just start shopping:
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Simply select your KicStart™ flavour options and click ‘Add to Cart’ then ‘View Cart’.
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Enter your special discount code HWFLGRADUATE and click on ‘Apply Coupon’
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Proceed to checkout and payment.
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The rest is in our hands – your HWFL Team will pack and deliver the order to you shortly!
Five tips to enjoy a mindful festive season
One of the many benefits of the HWFL program is that it sets you up with skills for healthy weight management in everyday life, and all year round.
Here are some tips to help with enjoying these festive times and navigating the celebrations whilst maintaining your health goals.
1. Practice your basics
Reframe the festive season as an opportunity to practice your HWFL skills. The true litmus test for sustainable habits is when you are outside your usual routine and challenged with social events.
Think about which skills are appropriate at your next social gathering or holiday. You might like to contribute a platter of free food dips and veges or a bright bowl of juicy berries to a party or event that you are invited to.
Get creative and adventurous with your activity while away on holiday.
Apply your portion-planned plate skills to your next party dinner plate or practice the HWFL mindful strategies so you don’t get side-tracked by non-hunger eating episodes.
2. Make an action plan
To help ensure you won’t undo all your hard work this year, you will want to have a strategy in place for social gatherings. List the possible triggers that you think could lead you astray and jot down an alternative action that you are going to take instead. For example, if the tables of food platters will tempt you then place yourself on the other side of the room and immerse yourself in good company and conversation. If alcohol lowers your resolve, volunteer to be the designated driver so you have a pre-determined limit for consumption during the event, and stay well hydrated between hard drinks with sparkling mineral water.
3. Remind yourself of your motivations and values
When sheer willpower wanes and the sweet treats are beckoning to you, remind yourself what it is that you enjoy about your new healthy lifestyle– is it improved mobility, less pain, better sleep, less medication, or more energy to spend with the kids or grandkids?
Also, ask yourself what are your values. What’s the “why” behind your journey to a healthier you? Do you maintain your activity routine and mindful food choices because you value self-betterment, and hard work, or is it because you want to be a role model to your family or children? Being in tune with this can spur you on to stay on track and motivated.
4. Soften your expectations for yourself
Fixating on perfection can lead to an “all-or-nothing” mindset, which in turn increases the likelihood of bingeing and the inevitable guilt that ensues.
While enjoying more snacks, desserts or restaurant meals, or being less strict about your activity during the festive season may prevent weight loss, following a more flexible approach will reap the benefits of less weight gain or can even help you to maintain your current weight into the New Year. Allow yourself to relax your expectations of yourself.
Your food and activity (or inactivity) are choices you make for your self-care. Just do it mindfully!
5. Make every moment count!
A part of enjoying festivities, while keeping your lifelong health goals in sight, is to be selective about what you choose to spend your calories on. Recognise that denying yourself isn’t realistic, but you don’t need to say ‘yes’ to every morsel of food or drink you are offered either, Accept that these are special and enjoyable moments for yourself.
Be selective about sampling just a few of your favourite items amongst the choices available to you and slowly and deliberately savour them. This way, you have empowered yourself with choice, remained in the moment and removed the negative or distracting thoughts which can diminish your experience.
Struggling to find healthy but delicious recipes to cook over the festive season? Try some of our HWFL recipes here!
When it comes to foods that are not only delicious but nutritious as well, it’s hard to beat berries.
Packed full of vitamins and nutrients berries provide a range of health benefits from protecting cells from damage to improving blood sugar levels and are also a great source of dietary fibre - which will help keep you feeling full for longer.
With berry season upon us, why not elevate your KicStart and try our tutti frutti summer smoothie recipe or our refreshing berry citrus fizz mocktail.
Tutti frutti summer smoothie
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1 x sachet KicStart™ shake Vanilla Bean, Strawberry Sundae orTropical Banana flavour
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200ml cold water
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1 cup fresh or frozen berries of your choice
Method: Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth and enjoy.
Berry citrus fizz
Perfect for a warm summer afternoon.
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1 tablespoon crushed berries
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2 tablespoons sliced berries
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¾ cup sparkling mineral water
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¼ cup diet lemon squash
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1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice
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Mint to garnish
Method: Mix together, add some ice, garnish with a slice of berries and some mint and enjoy.
We are currently exploring adding a new multi-serve KicStart packaging option (14 serves or more per package). As a valued member of the HWFL community, we would love to know your thoughts as well as any additional feedback you might have. Don’t worry, we won’t be removing the single-serve sachets.
Click on the link below to take a quick anonymous 2-minute survey. Thank you in advance for your time.
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