It’s not surprising that I’m thinking about holidays and holiday eating these days.
There are countless articles circulating about how to make healthy food choices at the holidays. I’ve read many and shared some too. But just like parenting advice, holiday advice can get overwhelming and annoying. For me the most important thing is to stay focused on what’s important. Food is not the most important part of the celebration. If I focus on visiting with friends, etc., the food can actually take a (somewhat) smaller role.
Don’t get me wrong, food is definitely a prominent part of every celebration. It’s unavoidable and it’s delicious. I do a lot of mental preparing – thinking about how I’ll handle the food that will inevitably be at whatever event I’m attending. Sometimes I do very well at the moderation thing, and other times I don’t. Most importantly, I don’t spend a lot of time worrying about it. I get back on track as soon as possible and move on.
I also work hard to continue my exercise habits during the holidays. Unfortunately, the exercise class I started recently is not being held all next week. I’m a little nervous about that. Not because I won’t be working out on those days (I’ll do something else), but because I’m worried about whether I’ll have it in me to start back up the following week. But there’s only one way to find out!
Happy Holidays to everyone! Enjoy whatever you celebrate. Enjoy the music, the lights, the candles, the festivities, the people – THE FOOD.