Okay, I admit I indulge once in a while, especially during the holidays. It is hard not to take a piece of those childhood sugar cookies, or those lindor chocolates gifted to you a special someone. And no one wants to dampen the holiday spirit by insisting on lighter, healthy options in place of the traditional heavy meals. Food is part of our culture, and this fact is ever-so apparent when eating Christmas dinner with family and friends.
Firstly, it is important not to feel guilty if you take that one cookie. One indulgence will not sabotage your health. The problem is, giving yourself one allowance makes it much easier for the act to be repeated. And you do not want to be constantly worried and high strung about food. Being food-aware is the goal, not food-obsessive.
So my tip for the holiday season is to eat in moderation. Do not overeat, or stuff yourself with multiple slices of cake. Instead permit yourself a reasonable serving of an indulgence, relish in the flavors, and do not, under any circumstance, regret the decision. By allowing yourself imperfection, you can prevent binge eating and maintain a balanced mindset. A healthy state of mind is crucial if you want to improve your well-being. So relax. Be easier on yourself, take care of your mind and body, and remember that the holidays should be spent making lasting memories with your loved ones, not over-analyzing food.
So take a deep breath, and face the holiday treats not with fear of falling for the temptations, but rather with enthusiasm to taste a lil' goodness, confident that your healthy lifestyle prevails against one night's desert choices. Happy Holidays my darlings; I'm sure it will be an amazing one. <3
