{"id":26,"date":"2023-05-05T14:16:47","date_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thenutritionnutrition.com\/?p=26"},"modified":"2023-05-05T14:16:47","modified_gmt":"2023-05-05T14:16:47","slug":"practicing-intuitive-eating-throughout-the-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thenutritionnutrition.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/05\/practicing-intuitive-eating-throughout-the-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Practicing Intuitive Eating Throughout the Holiday Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/thenutritionnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dsm-fruit-nutrition-facts-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thenutritionnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dsm-fruit-nutrition-facts-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thenutritionnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dsm-fruit-nutrition-facts-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thenutritionnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dsm-fruit-nutrition-facts-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thenutritionnutrition.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/dsm-fruit-nutrition-facts.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Managing Food Stress During the Festive Season<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, the holiday season and the abundance of food can trigger feelings of stress and unease. Adopting intuitive eating strategies can make a difference, bringing more tranquility and delight with every bite. Here are some pointers to help you navigate festive feasting with ease:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Fresh Perspective on Holiday Eating<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The approach of the holidays often ushers in a mix of family dynamics, indulgent treats, diet discussions, and concerns about overindulgence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Previously, the festive season would bring me great unease. The constant presence of tempting treats \u2013 from cookies at work to family feasts and near-daily parties \u2013 had me in perpetual worry over my food choices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For me, each treat was laden with guilt: &#8220;This isn&#8217;t good for you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;d often overcorrect the next day, either through exercise or dieting, hoping to &#8220;reset&#8221; once the new year began. This only made me feel more unhinged around food throughout December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It took me a while to understand that my attempts to limit holiday indulgences, coupled with my &#8220;I&#8217;ll restart next month&#8221; mindset, only magnified my food anxieties. This self-imposed restriction made every meal a moral test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The challenge isn&#8217;t the festive food, but our year-round perspective on eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve ever monitored your intake, counted calories, or tried to always choose the &#8220;right&#8221; foods, you&#8217;ll know that these habits can make the body feel deprived, almost as if it&#8217;s famishing. Hence, when festivities come, it&#8217;s hard not to overindulge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brighter side: The holiday season can be joyous, where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You relish the foods you love.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You eat in tune with your body&#8217;s needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;re ready to address any unsolicited comments about dieting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You don&#8217;t fear the post-holiday &#8220;diet.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to cultivate intuitive eating this festive season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>AVOID JANUARY DIET RESOLUTIONS<\/strong><br>Planning for a diet in the new year can sabotage your holiday eating habits. If you&#8217;re already thinking of dieting soon, your body anticipates future deprivation, making you overindulge in the present.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ALLOW YOURSELF TO INDULGE<\/strong><br>Restricting your favorite treats only intensifies cravings. Eating should be about joy, not just health. Ask yourself, &#8220;What do I feel like eating now?&#8221; Enjoy every bite without judgment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>BE AWARE OF YOUR BODY&#8217;S SIGNALS<\/strong><br>Amidst the holiday chaos, check in with your physical feelings of hunger and fullness. Before a meal, assess how hungry you truly are, and during the meal, tune into how the food tastes and how you feel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>EAT REGULARLY<\/strong><br>Trying to &#8220;save&#8221; your appetite for a big meal can backfire, leading to overeating. Feed your hunger consistently, ensuring your body trusts you&#8217;ll nourish it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ESCAPE THE &#8216;LAST SUPPER&#8217; THINKING<\/strong><br>Avoid labeling foods or days as &#8216;good&#8217; or &#8216;bad&#8217;. Every meal is a fresh start.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES<\/strong><br>Holidays mean dealing with varied opinions on food and body image. Setting clear boundaries early on can make your holidays more pleasant. You don&#8217;t have to participate in every conversation, especially if it&#8217;s distressing. Know when to take a moment for yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Having clear boundaries is crucial. If you want more tips on managing diet discussions, explore our detailed post on the topic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing Food Stress During the Festive Season For many, the holiday season and the abundance of food can trigger feelings of stress and unease. Adopting intuitive eating strategies can make a difference, bringing more tranquility and delight with every bite. 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