How to Survive the Holidays...One Bite at a Time!
How to Survive the Holidays...One Bite at a Time! October through December can be a minefield of challenges for those who struggle with the eat-repent-repeat cycle . Food is everywhere, from your television to your child’s trick-or-treat stash. The constant exposure may eventually lead to cravings, overeating, holiday buffet-hangovers, guilt, and vows to do better tomorrow—or on January 2nd. The best strategy is to eat what you love fearlessly . While that may sound counter-intuitive, studies have shown that labeling the foods you love as forbidden can actually increase their power over you. When you think of the foods you love as "bad," you may feel guilty for even wanting them, and deprived because you’re not supposed to eat them. As a result, you may yourself visiting the break room in search of holiday treats. Eat What You Love, Love What You Eat Banish the special occasion mentality. You'll be less temp...