Happy December! + Ways to Prevent Holiday Stress Eating

 

Good Morning and Happy 1st Day of December! 

I hope your week has been going well and that you are easing into the Holiday Spirit.

The holidays can be a great time of joy for many. But for others, they are filled with anxiety and stress. Sometimes, even for those that love the family get-togethers, the stress of holiday shopping, finances, and hosting relatives can tear them apart. When stress hits at this time of year, it’s easy to turn to that tray of cookies for moral support. After all, cookies won’t criticize you about your life choices the way your family will.
 
But that’s not healthy, and you know it. Plus, you’ll feel even less joy when you realize you’ve undone the whole year’s worth of fitness you’ve worked so hard for. If you find the holidays cause you to gobble down more than you should as a way to cope with the stress, we present to you these 5 ways to stop the stress eating before the first tray of cookies is trotted out to the company break room.

Today I want to share 5 Ways to Stop the Stress Eating

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Be active
When your boss announces there are no bonus checks this Christmas or your mom says you’re still single because one of your nails on your manicure is chipped, instead of reaching for the holiday goodies, get outside in the fresh air for a walk, hit the gym, chase your kids in the yard, or just do something physical that appeals to you. You’ll release the stress, and the exercise will help release the proper chemicals in your brain to make you feel better.
 
Workout your mind
The brain needs exercise too. Instead of letting it harp on the negative things that cause you to stress-eat, give it something constructive to do. Take 10 to 20 minutes to yourself to read something you want to read, work on a crossword puzzle or do something else that stimulates your mind in an enjoyable way. It will help you feel refreshed.
 
Focus on healthy eating
While it’s true that the holidays are certainly a time for more indulgent meals, when you focus on your healthy eating prior to the big family dinners, it won’t be such a shock to your waistline. Make sure you’re eating meals as you would normally without skipping them. If you starve yourself all day because your job or your family (or both!) is making you nuts, you’re more prone to stuffing yourself at dinner with things that aren’t very healthful.
 
Practice moderation
Yes, there are certain foods we only get to enjoy during this time of year like holiday cookies and cakes. But again, eating all of them isn’t going to do any good. So indulge mindfully and moderately. If you always look forward to your sister’s famous pecan pie, then focus on eating that when the time comes and say no to treats that aren’t as delicious, like boxed cookies.
 
Forgive yourself
No one is perfect so if you find you caved into peer pressure at work and ate treats you promised yourself you wouldn’t, forgive yourself and move on. Make the next thing you eat healthy and get moving on your exercise. But above all, keep your head up because that is the key to getting through the stress of the holiday season.

NOW, I have to tell you, I am on DAY 5 of my Bliss Skinny Black Dress 7-Day Challenge and am feeling so much better!  I am back on my game and have lost a few lbs that I gained over the Thanksgiving holiday.

We have a super fun group that has signed up, and I want to invite you to WAVE 2 of the Challenge!  We are kicking off another group December 4th -10th.  You can sign up by clicking here:

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

"Feeling SOOO much better...not only down a few pounds but just have more energy and slept pretty good last night. Thank you so much for offering this wonderful "RESET" during this time of year when we so need to stay grounded and focused on ourselves...as we get caught up in all the busyness! " 
Suzie Moll, Portland, OR

"I am really loving this mini-reset. The mantra of just doing better today than yesterday has allowed me to ease back into clean eating without a ton of pressure during such a busy time at work and in general. This morning I took 10 minutes to actually make breakfast and really enjoyed my oatmeal made with almond milk topped with banana and raisins. A great reminder that it really is the simple things that bring me the most pleasure these days." Sally Newen Hulbert, Los Angeles, CA

If you are need of a little mini-reset, along with support and accountability, during this busy time of year, please join us today by clicking here.
Your Investment is just $47.00!

This is NOT a HARD-CORE DETOX.  Upon purchase you will receive:

  •  My 24-page e-guide loaded with tips to help you get your body back!
  • Delicious, easy to prepare recipes you’ll love to eat!
  • A detailed shopping list to save you tons of time at the store
  •  A 7-day suggested meal guide for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, so you don’t have to wonder what to eat to get the results you want
  • An online community of ladies and a few men, waiting to rock this 7-day challenge with you! 

PLUS SOME FUN BONUS MATERIAL TO GET YOU THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS SEASON.

And last but not least, if you missed my Athleta Sweet Treats Class but wanted to score the recipes, you can hop on over to my blog- CLICK HERE

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Cheers to a good weekend ahead.
xoxo,

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Abby White