At Conscious Eating, we believe that you deserve to have the life you want even during the holidays. You still have time to create a whole new experience this year. Here are some suggestions:

1. No matter what, take time each day (10 minutes or so) in a quiet place and focus on taking deep breaths. Ignore all thoughts and just focus on slow deep breaths. This exercise will help you to reconnect with that quiet, peaceful place in your body. Having that connection every day will help you to eat for physical hunger and to stop when you are satisfied which then results in weight loss and weight loss maintenance.

2. Ask yourself "what do I want?" Example : If you want to enjoy your holiday gathering - does that mean you cook an easier meal so you won't be so tired when your guests arrive?

3. Acknowledge that certain things are not going to be done and prioritize. Go for BALANCE . Be sure to include yourself in all that you do for others.

4. Only eat for physical hunger, eat the best and enjoy every bite. If you are worried about hurting someone's feelings ask if you can take some home. If you are too full to eat some of the foods you want, save some for later.

5. No Double Eating: Do not eat what you should eat and then eat what you want to eat .

6. Say "NO": Do not be afraid to say "NO" to any offer or request that doesn't feel right to you.

7. Take time to rest when you are tired instead of using food for a quick source of energy.

8. Eat normally the day of any special event. Eating less and saving room for later is a set-up to overeat.

9. Keep aware of how alcohol affects you and ask yourself "Is this worth it?"

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