023 - How to Combat Holiday Food Guilt

Episode Summary:

On this solo episode, Chris covers the reasons we feel guilty when overindulging around the holidays, and how to get rid of that guilt and reset your mind regarding food and the holidays.

Topics Covered:

• Avoiding holiday food guilt
• Binge eating around the holidays
• Combatting the guilt that accompanies overeating
• Combatting the feelings that come from overeating – bloating, irritability etc.
• Expectations around the holidays and the stress that comes with trying to perfect everything, whether you are hosting or traveling
• Adjusting your attitude when you know that the day can be stressful
• Setting boundaries for yourself and your family around the holidays
• Allowing yourself treats, but in moderation, and not beating yourself up over it
• Making a plan BEFORE you go
• Talking to relatives who may comment on or be cynical about your goals and fitness journey
• Negative mind chatter
• Social pressures
• Creating balance around the holidays
• The harm in finding comfort in food
• Enjoying the holidays without the binge and without the guilt
• The compound effect
• Physiological vs. mental response from over-indulging