You’ve got meal prep down but tend to spiral out of control or adopt an all-or-nothing mentality when you’re faced with choices that you didn’t prep, plan and prepare yourself, sound familiar?
The holiday season brings an abundance of these situations; holiday parties, neighbors dropping by with baked goods, IG infiltrating your phone with images of cookies and warm comforting meals. I often hear people objecting to starting nutrition during the holiday season because of their commitments to travel and knowing they will have 5 batches of brownies at their fingertips at any given moment.
The holidays may pose some additional challenges, but rather than subscribing to the all-or-nothing mentality and hibernating until the new year, leverage these tips to leave you feeling empowered during the holiday season.
Establish your “non-negotiables” – These may be around movement, nutrition, or even water intake. These are the things you KNOW you can commit to every day. When our routines start to look different, we may not have the ability to get to our favorite workout class or have a fridge full of prepped proteins, but what can we do? Fit in a 20-30 minute workout or walk? Ensure we’re hitting our protein goal? Decide what consistent habits you can stick to and commit to them rather than letting everything go during the holiday season.
Bring a dish to share – In a season where we value togetherness, we all want to feel like we’re a part of parties and celebrations, rather than sitting on the sidelines watching everyone else enjoy the edible party favors. Bring something nutrient-dense and protein-packed that you can enjoy sharing with others. I guarantee there will be several people who will appreciate having a healthy option, and you’ll be less tempted to indulge in things that do not serve your goals.
Have a plan – The more awareness and control you can have over your food environment, the better you can set yourself up for success. If you’re heading to an event/gathering/party, ask what’s going to be served/brought/available so you know what choices you will have access to. If you know there’s going to be a food or drink there you’ll want to enjoy, plan to make that a part of your day rather than relying on willpower and feeling guilty when you cave to temptation. Think about obstacles that may come up and how you will navigate those, including pressure from other people to enjoy more or try things you’re not particularly interested in. Set boundaries and always think ahead. (For more of these ideas join our community FREE for 30 days no strings attached!)
Consider working with a nutrition coach – If you struggle with the all-or-nothing mentality and cannot seem to successfully navigate the holidays in a way that leaves you feeling empowered and confident, working with a coach may provide the accountability and guidance you need. A coach can help you establish sustainable habits that are suited to your lifestyle, rather than blanketed advice and a one-size-fits-all approach.
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