People seem to have mixed feelings about the holidays. There’s a sense of excitement and anticipation, and also, sadly, dread. One of the things that I discuss a LOT with clients is the food associated with the holidays, and all of the talk about food, body, and dieting that comes with it. For many, the food may be an enjoyable part of their holiday experience, but it is unfortunately coupled with guilt, shame, and dread because of all of the talk and expectations around what a person should and should not eat, look like, etc. So this holiday season, I encourage you to consider these four questions.
How to handle someone "pushing" food on you on Thanksgiving? (or anytime, really)
We are gearing up for Thanksgiving Day at Bamboo Nutrition, and our dietitians are doing Snack With A Dietitian videos focused on situations you may encounter on Thanksgiving Day and need tips and tricks on how to navigate these situations.
Changing your Diet Rebel to your Rebel Ally
Eating Zebra Cake Donettes Mindfully
Simple Meal Planning Tips
There are lots of different ways to figure out what you’re going to eat. Some people plan for 1-2 weeks at a time. Some plan for a whole month! Others know they will realistically only make 1 or 2 meals a week and so they just plan for those. Whatever works best for you, here are some simple tips to make meal planning easier.