It’s Christmastime and that means Christmas carols are playing in nearly every store I have been to recently. Some bring a smile to my face and others I can’t get out of my head, like the 12 days of Christmas. It seems to go on and on about gifts I’m not sure I’d appreciate getting. A partridge in a pear tree? Ten lords a leaping? Are those gifts on your wish list this year?

I gave it some thought and decided that if the tables were turned and I was giving gifts to my clients, the twelve days would have a whole new look. Here’s my version of the 12 days of Christmas – Health Coach style. And although I may not be your ‘true love’, your health is important to me. These gifts are much more practical (and good for you) than turtle doves or swimming swans. Here are my lyrics… you know the tune:

On the first day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me:

A Vitamix for all my blending

On the second day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

2 cups of quinoa

On the third day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

3 bowls of chia

On the fourth day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

4 kinds of salmon

On the fifth day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

5 bunches of kale

On the sixth day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

6 non-toxic cleaners

On the seventh day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

7 coconut waters

On the eighth day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

8 yoga lessons

On the ninth day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

9 fresh green juices

On the tenth day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

10 maca smoothies

On the eleventh day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

11goji berries

On the twelfth day of Christmas my Health Coach gave to me

12 recycled bags

… and a great big wish for a Healthy (“Eat Clean Live Green”) New Year!