Tis The Season For….Eating!!

With Christmas upon us it seems there is always more food around and more opportunities to be social…which usually means more food around!!! 

Rather than thinking of foods in terms of GOOD and BAD let’s put everything on a level playing field and focus on enjoying a reasonable amount of everything.Take the guilt and anxiety off your shoulders and listen to your body instead.  Enjoy some of everything and stop when you are satisfied.  Be in tune with your needs based on hunger, satiety and the pure enjoyment of the great food that is around.

Tips for the holiday season:

• Never go to a social outing really hungry: Hunger can equal overeating and eating without being in tune with your body’s true needs
• Take a little of everything and check in with yourself when you are finished:  Ask yourself, Am I satisfied? If I were to go back for more what do I really want? Why am I wanting more? 
• Be ok with the answers and actions to the questions you ask yourself.
• Don’t allow yourself to think of foods as GOOD and BAD: This mindset is a possible recipe for overeating, cravings, and resentful feelings
• Make a plan: Take the time to plan out your week including your social calendar and meal plan so that when you are at home you ensure you are eating clean wholesome food.