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With holiday parties, family gatherings, and endless seasonal treats, it can be a stressful season that can lead to overeating and unwanted weight gain. Here are some tips for mindful eating during the holidays to help lessen the worry and increase your joy!
Mindful eating is all about eating with intention! It’s an overall experience that one should enjoy food, especially with loved ones during the holidays. Mindful eating is not about losing weight or decreasing caloric intake, but instead it’s about focusing your attention on the benefits of eating intuitively. Despite the main goal of mindful eating—to develop a skill of eating with intention—those who adopt this practice tend to lose weight as a secondary outcome. Additionally, it has been shown to improve other components of health, such as blood glucose levels and strengthening your mind, as it allows you to enhance attitudes of patience, acceptance, trust, and letting go. When you are able to let go of limiting beliefs associated with eating, you are able to grow physically and mentally.
Striving to eat healthy during the holidays can be challenging, especially when your grandmother is offering her special pumpkin pie—you just can’t resist it! The consumption of certain foods may lead to feelings of guilt or regret, but it’s important to remember that everything in moderation is a healthy way of living. When you accept the offering of the pumpkin pie, simply enjoy it and savor every bite. This will not negatively affect your health goals or make you gain weight. In fact, restricting yourself may lead to enhanced cravings later on. It’s important to listen to your body because your body will send you cues telling you that it’s time to eat or that you are full. For that reason, it’s important to acknowledge these cues and embrace the good food that you are blessed with during the holidays. So yes, you can (and should) have that slice of grandma’s famous pumpkin pie. Plus, knowing you were able to enjoy that piece of pie makes you that much happier and stronger in the long run.
There is an abundance of ways to eat mindfully during your everyday life, especially during the holiday season. Check out the following tips that you can try out this holiday season to embrace the foods around you.
Mindful eating is a process, so it’s normal if you do not perfect it the first few times because as you know, practice makes perfect! Continuously being aware of the foods you consume will aid in your progression in successfully adopting mindful eating methods. Food is fuel and you need this food to nourish your body. Remember it’s okay to consume the famous holiday dishes your loved ones have prepared for this special evening. Just remember to keep your plate well-balanced with carbs, protein, and veggies to get the nutrients you need to make you feel energized! Protein and veggies help to support wellness and weight management. If you’re afraid there might not be enough protein or veggies in the meals at your upcoming holiday events, it’s always good to keep it safe and have a protein shake. You can enjoy OWYN’s Complete Nutrition Shakes, which are packed with 20g of plant protein, 23 vitamins & minerals, and vegan omega-3s. Just be sure to enjoy yummy meals with your friends and family while practicing mindful eating!
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