If you experience great emotional stress around the holiday season, you are not alone.
Here are some reasons why the holidays can be so stressful when it come to food:
Having tools to manage triggers and unhealthy thoughts can help you maintain a healthy relationship with food and the body so you can fully enjoy the holidays.
Here are a few tips to help you maintain a healthy relationship with food and your body:
Here are some reasons why the holidays can be so stressful when it come to food:
- Fear of weight gain.
- Too many food items available.
- Guilt around indulging.
- Feeling weak or out of control.
- Stress and anxiety.
- Uncomfortable being seen eating food.
- Pressure or comments when eating.
- Worry of offending others.
- Struggling with "normal" food portions.
- Remarks about body weight/size.
- Inability to recognize fullness.
- Eating on another person's schedule.
Having tools to manage triggers and unhealthy thoughts can help you maintain a healthy relationship with food and the body so you can fully enjoy the holidays.
Here are a few tips to help you maintain a healthy relationship with food and your body: