Let’s Eat, Drink, & Be Mindful

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As we attend our holiday parties in December, we can practice keeping a clear head about the holiday season.

A common thought we all are tempted to think with regard to taking better care of ourselves is, “I’ll start after the holidays”.

I love a fresh start as well, but what can you do now that’s easy?

Here are a few of my favorites:

Practice your appetite awareness. Try rating on a scale of 1-10 how hungry you are when offered food. Enjoy the tastes of all the different party foods then check in with yourself to notice when you’re satisfied. Beware of finishing the plate just because.

As far as simple strategies, good old standbys include eating something healthy with sustenance before a party, and remembering to hydrate at parties (an alarm on phone or wrist devices if you’re not in the habit helps).

Baking the yummy cookies and bagging them up to give away to friends so that we get to enjoy some of our favorites, but they don’t hang around for too long, is useful to me.

Also, at holiday meals, I like to think about what my favorite foods are that I look forward to all year, and really enjoy savoring those over others. There are usually some foods or sides that I just don’t care that much about, so I don’t have to worry about overdoing it as a whole.

Decide with intention how many days you want your leftovers from holiday meals and treats to spill over into, and then be done.

Let’s be honest, the holidays really aren’t the problem.

What we do day in and day out the rest of the year is where we can make the most improvements and progress, so enjoy those special holiday foods and gatherings!

What You Choose To Believe

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The holidays are coming. We’re going to blink and the year is going to be over!

Soon we will be busy enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of the holidays.

Do you feel like it’s going to be inevitable that you gain weight? That you will get less exercise because of being busier, or because it’s going to be colder and darker earlier?

What you believe about how the next couple of months are going to play out, is exactly how they’re going to play out.

Be careful about what you choose to believe about the coming months.

I want to remind you that it’s not inevitable, that you do have a say in how the holiday season goes, and how you feel on the other side of it.

And I’m not talking about going into deprivation mode to avoid a few extra pounds, or suggesting you skip all the parties or yummy foods.

I’m just reminding you (and myself) that we always have control over our behaviors.

How you feel about whatever does happen is up to you as well.

Will you be fine, regardless? Or will you spin in some regret and lose motivation. It’s up to you.

I would offer that eating (and exercising) with intention is always available to us.

I offer support in formulating a plan that meets you where you are and works toward doable improvements that don’t send you into a dieting frame of mind.

No one wants to be on a diet during the holidays!

Let’s choose not to feel uneasy or nervous about holiday gatherings and celebrations as we’re pursuing our goals.

Let’s get busy formulating how to ensure we feel great when January comes.

I can help you if you need it.

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In health and happiness,

Karen