Hmm... How to Survive The Holidays.
In a perfect world these articles to go into detail on how to handle your mom that doesn't eat, your sister that's moody, how to handle visiting more then 3 houses on Christmas - you know, the more practical things you encounter as an adult. But no, they all provide tips and pointers on how to safely eat your way through the next 4 weeks.
How to safely EAT YOUR WAY THROUGH THE NEXT 4 WEEKS.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but those of us that change our habits (ie: working out, eating habits, sleeping habits) are looking to change our habits for life. Not just momentarily. Right? Meaning, in reality if you've "changed your habits" you shouldn't be making December 25th all about stuffing your face.
However, out of all the tips I've received this far here are a few of my favorites:
- Write it Down
- Keep exercising
- Get junk out of the house
- Offer to prepare the healthy dish
- Maintain portion control
- Don't beat yourself up
We all know I'm a fan of tracking. Mostly because what your brain doesn't remember, your body will. And let me tell you, your body will remind you in the worst ways - bloating, tight pants, buttons that hardly fit. Sometimes all of our eyes are a little bigger then our stomachs. But my all time favorite tip is "Don't beat yourself up." We all love those special treats, so go ahead and have a nibble. Don't beat yourself up. Eating is fun when done in moderation! Don't let one day impact the next 20 after. Don't let one day cause you to forget the last 40 days of hard work and eating right.
I'll leave you with this - more often then not the food we eat with our families during the holidays is food we can actually make at any given time during the year. Whatever that special dish is that you don't have any other time of the year (My mothers chocolate chip cookies) then go ahead and have a few.
That's what makes it special. That's what makes it worth the treat.
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