The following tools will help you have the right mindset to resist overeating or eating really poorly over the holidays.
Why do we focus on food so much? Happiness comes from being healthy, confident, passionate, and productive, and from being around people you love. It doesn’t really come from food. But food is a source of pleasure and it brings us together. Try to keep in perspective the role of food. It should not be the main event. Consider journalling about this. If you rely on food in order to make or break your holidays, then there is an issue that needs to be addressed.
Allow yourself to enjoy the foods you love. If you do so in a mindful way you will not overeat. Overeating comes from mindless eating. If you relish every bite, you can take less bites. Eat slowly, focus on the flavors and textures of the food. Be present and really appreciate every single bite. This will slow down your eating and help you eat less. And then you won’t feel guilty about eating the foods you love!
There are many aspects to each of these soul-nutrients. I am just listing some thoughts in these areas but there are many more things that could be said about them. These should get your thinking:
Think about each of these and see if you sense an unfulfilled need in one of these areas. Journal about these before the holidays.
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