Picture source This is the time of the year when it's so easy to make bad decisions with eating choices. But I'm not talking about devouring a dozen pieces of Halloween candy in one sitting, eating an oversized portion of Pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream or choosing 3 holiday cookies for an afternoon snack. Nope, I'm talking about dieting. A diet is a restrictive way of eating, designed to help you gain control over previously unhealthy eating habits. Although it may sound like exactly what you need around the holidays, a diet is a big change in your eating routine - it's rapid, it's extreme and it provides temporary results. Healthy and mindful eating is a learned habit and once achieved, it makes it possible to enjoy the holiday season without guilt, anxiety or fear. A few tips come to mind when it comes to eating healthy around the holidays. 1. Don't be locked down to one style of eating - having freedom with your eating choices...
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