consciouseating Plan Ahead for the Holiday Binge by Barbara McNeely F
all tends to bring about many opportunities to overindulge in Halloween treats, Thanksgiving
feasts and big holiday dinners. I’ve noticed that at a lot of these parties, the food tends to be pre-packaged and processed. I’ve recently gotten on a path of cleaning up my diet, so those processed foods don’t have much appeal for me. My other reason to dread the holiday
feasting is because as a migraine sufferer, I’ve always had to worry about what was in the foods, such as MSG and nuts. So, this holiday season I’ve come up with a game plan to keep me from being food- focused at these holiday events:
n Fall Detox: With a focus on digestion and toxins, a detox will help me prepare for consuming less of the sugar-laden treats and adult beverages. It is a great way to start making changes, too.
n Eat a Healthy Snack Before the Party: This way, food won’t be my first thought when I get there.
n Cut Back on Alcohol: The obvious reasons are to keep my wits about me and to consume fewer empty calories. Alcohol tends to weaken my resolve to not binge on party food.
n Drink Lots of Water: This will keep me hydrated and help me eat less. Plus, did you know that sometimes when we think we’re hungry we are really dehydrated?
n Eat Regular Meals: I’ve found that if I skip meals in preparation for that holiday feast, especially at Thanksgiving, then I am starving when I finally get to the meal, resulting in eating way more than I need.
Societal norms turn the holidays into a time where we go into consumption mode, but perhaps we should get back to the true spirit of the holidays. Being thankful for what we have and enjoying quality time with friends and family will be my focus, as well as a commitment to self, to staying on my path of honoring my body for all that it does for me.
Barbara McNeely is a natural health coach and chemical sensitivity expert who owns Mariposa Naturals LLC. As a
health coach, she helps women who have dealt with chronic headaches and migraines so long, they’ve nearly grown to accept it. She is also developing a line of natural personal care products, and she is offering a Core Values Detox Plus in October. To learn more, visit
www.MariposaNaturals.com.
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