The Daily Check-In 12.25

On days that are boozier than others, start with a green juice with leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale on an empty stomach. “It will give you energizing antioxidants and keep you hydrated,” says New York City-based registered dietitian Marissa Lippert. Later on, alternate each alcoholic beverage with a glass of lime-laced water. "The vitamin A in the lime will help your liver process the alcohol more efficiently,” explains Burbank, California–based registered dietician Haylie Pomroy.

“My New Year’s resolution is to continue building on the positives that came out of 2020,” says Michael McDonald, a Tier 3+ trainer at Paramus in New Jersey. “While it was a tough year, some positives include becoming more mindful of what I was eating, cooking more than ever before, and spending more time with family. I also completed some extra education that I had put off because I was focused on other things.” In 2021, he’ll use this momentum to create even more wins.

This year, in lieu of traditional performances, the American Ballet Theatre is presenting selections from The Nutcracker performed by principal dancers Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside. Tonight, check out this clip of the grand pas de deux danced to Tchaikovsky’s original score.