Eating Healthy during the Holidays

Stick to your healthy eating plan. Having a battle plan always helps. So have a quick look over your eating plan the night before and include some sweets so that you don't feel deprived and start binging. If you are following a healthy program such as Weight Watchers, you know that some sweets are allowed, but in moderation.

Remember to eat breakfast. A healthy breakfast can go a long way, especially if you're shopping. It will give you the necessary energy you need and also curb the craving for all the goodies you see at the mall.

Spread treats throughout the season. Have one treat in your house at a time, share it with everyone and remind yourself that you can make some more in a few days, you don't have to eat lots right this very minute.

Eat healthy meals in between the "special" sugar and fat laden meals. Don't stop eating fruit during the day, even if you are having some treats. This way your body will stay satisfied and you will have less cravings and thus eat less of the sweet stuff.

Avoid your Addictive Foods.   You know which ones always end up in a binge. There are such a variety of treats out there. For instance: I know that I'm okay with chocolate chip cookies. I like it, but I won't eat more than a couple, if that much. Shortbread on the other hand will make me go into a binge before I can say "food addiction". Be truthful with yourself in this time, you know what you can and cannot have.

Too much coffee can make you feel dehydrated and tired. Drink a lot of water or herbal teas. It is good for your general health, but it also takes up some space in your stomach so that you don't want to eat all the time. A cup of peppermint tea after a high fat meal is especially helpful to prevent heartburn and bloating. Water will also flush out the excess sodium in some holiday foods. Remember to keep drinking even when you're busy and the weather is chilli. Your body still needs the water, and depriving it from water might leave you tired and irritable.

Office parties and Holiday events can be a nightmare if you're struggling with food addiction, so choose wisely and only attend those that will not put too much stress on you. If it's a potluck be sure to take a healthy side and always load your plate with salad and fruit before you add some of the other items. However, don't deprive yourself either, eat the things that look really good, but take small portions.

Curb boredom and depression. Lots of grazing around the Holidays stems from being bored or feeling depressed. Get out and get active even in cold weather. Exercise will curb a lot of those sweet cravings and is known to help with depression. You can also tackle a project you've wanted to do all year. Keeping your hands busy might keep them out of the cookie jar.

If all else fails, give yourself a fresh start in the New Year. No New Years resolution to diet or starve yourself. Rather opt for Christian Eating Disorder Treatment that will help you stay consistent in eating healthy and deal with the reasons you have an eating disorder. This way next Christmas will look a lot different and you will feel very different.

 Author: Heleen Woest
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