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Ways to treat yourself
that’s NOT food related
When we’re happy, sad, excited or mad, food
plays a massive role in compensating for our
emotions. We call it ‘treating ourselves’ and it
often makes us feel guilty afterwards. But,
research has found that treating yourself during
a diet can actually help you stay motivated.
Nicole | Switches off
“A freebie and food free treat to myself
is shutting off my phone and watching
my favourite TV show in peace (currently
Call the Midwife). It’s a luxury to not be
contactable and ‘off the grid’ for an hour
or so.”
Sophie A | Curls up with
a book
“The best is curling up on
a rainy day with a good
book and escaping into my
own imagination for a few
hours, pure bliss!”
Meg | Walks her puppy
“How I treat myself after a hectic week at
work is to spend my weekends outside
walking my puppy, or snuggled up on
the sofa with her (she doesn’t hog the
blanket)”
Carla | Looks after her
skin
“Once a week I apply
natural masks to moisturise
and keep my skin fresh
and away from wrinkles.
I choose oats as it’s an
excellent option for natural
masks.”
Lotty | Likes a Bath
Bomb
“Every Sunday evening I
have a stress-free soak in
the bath with an amazing
Lush bath bomb. It helps
me relax before a busy
week ahead.”
Sophie B | Catches up
on Corrie
“There’s nothing better
than making a healthy
bowl of porridge with a
cup of tea and sitting in
bed on a Sunday morning
watching the Coronation
Street Omnibus.”
Elena | Relaxes with
incense
“On Friday evenings
I sometimes burn
sandalwood or lavender
incense to relax while lying
down in bed at the end of
the day.”
How you treat yourself doesn’t have to be big but it has to be all about you. It can be as
small as a mud mask, manicure, or even a trip to the cinema. So, if you’re trying to make
a healthy life change, try treating yourself and incorporating a little ‘you time’ into your
weekly routine.
Stuck for ideas? We asked everyone at Exante HQ to tell us how they treat themselves as
a reward for living a healthy life.