HOW TO EAT AT CHRISTMAS TIMEAt this time of year we often begin a self-destructive cycle of overeating, then feeling guilty and mad at ourselves for the overeating.
But here’s the thing. This time of year should be filled with joy and laughter, happiness and fun. It should be spent loving and celebrating with all your special people. And ironically, the connection between our mind and body causes these very things to make our body metabolise our food easier and more efficiently...in simple terms, we burn the food off faster. We also become more relaxed as we move into holiday mode, which in turn, again speeds up our digestive system and metabolism. Stress, negative self-talk, lower moods and exhaustion all create our bodies to hold on to as much energy as it can, so we slow our metabolic processes right down. This equals fat storage. So. My advice, if you are worrying about waistlines and overeating around this holiday season... Is to enjoy, to love, to be happy, to relax and to celebrate. Food is something we get to cherish, it’s a joy and a pleasure, and when we should be feeling gratitude for it, we instead be angry at it. If you desire the food, just ensure you consume it with deep joy and your body will take care of the rest through happily metabolising it. We must stop this self-punishment mindset around enjoying food. Food is by far NOT the reason we don’t like our body shape and size. When was the last time you said thanks to your food? When was the last time you were grateful for your food? Enjoy your Christmas, and enjoy the foods that come with it! On an extra note, when we allow ourselves to enjoy food mindfully (meaning being present and thoughtful of our foods), we fill our pleasure tank quicker, meaning we require less food. The best way to reduce over eating is to ALLOW yourself to enjoy the pleasure from food! Kerri x
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