November Newsletter: Christmas is Approaching
Hey Zilla-tribe!
Christmas is just around the corner and our entire Zilla team is eagerly looking forward to the festive season. Along with Yuletide joy and (pandemic appropriate) gatherings with family & friends comes the annual headache of surviving Christmas buffets and feasts with minimal impact on your health and wellbeing – especially if you've been on a weight loss journey in 2020 and don't want to sacrifice your hard-earned results!
Therefore, we decided to put together some extra resources on weight loss and maintenance for you to expertly navigate the festivities. Enjoy!
Blog Tips
#1: John debunks top 3 weight loss myths
The new normal and WFH setting allows for many kinds of self-experimentation – especially when it comes to food and new health hacks.
In this blog post, John sheds light on his 3-month trial debunking the top 3 weight loss myths. If you love your carbs, have an occasional sweet tooth, and don't wanna break a sweat too often, this post is a gem for you!
#2: The science behind weight maintenance
The benefits of maintaining a healthy weight have been studied for decades. Data actually suggests that the majority of dieters are successful in losing weight – the problem usually comes in the form of keeping the weight off. #festiveseason
This article digs deep into the science of losing weight and explains the practical steps & necessary healthy habits for maintaining a healthy weight.
Podcast Tips
On the podcast front, we've just wrapped up our season 2 and are busy planning the guest list for our season 3 that will kick off in January 2021. Keeping in mind the approaching festive season with bottomless brunches and endless buffets, I'm sharing two useful podcast episodes to help you make healthy choices over the holidays – both in terms of food quality and rest (as sleep deprivation has a strong link to eating more than you should)!
#3: Supermarket Survival
Episode 30 with Finnish health influencer, author, superfood blogger, and speaker Olli Posti focuses on food quality and making better food choices. After eating his way out of multiple sclerosis, Olli has been in the front lines for over a decade promoting joyful & healthier eating, nutrient-dense foods, and supermarket survivalist. Tune in!
#4: Sleep, baby, sleep!
Episode 29 digs deep into the importance of sleep when it comes to our health & happiness. Our guest, Dr. Miina Öhman (PhD) is an expert in communicable diseases and longevity and shares her wisdom and tips for optimizing everything from brain function to anti-aging by the simple act of... sleeping enough! #holidayZZzzZZZ
If that didn’t satisfy your hunger, you can always find more articles and podcasts in the Zilla blog and podcast. We keep adding new content every week. Should you have any additional ideas related to the blog posts, podcast, or app content, we’re always super happy to hear from you!
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Wishing you an awesome start to the week!
Laura & Zilla & Team