Once again, I feel the need to apologise for my less-than-punctual contributions to this blog....but suffice to say that I'm now back on track and look forward to posting a full slew of blogs in early 2010! I fly off to visit friends and family back in the UK tomorrow so this will be my last blog this year ...
As the holiday season takes full hold, I feel an urge not to persuade you to resist all treats, but just to treat them differently! December has a strong relationship with food, whatever your faith or belief, and for those of us who are conscious eaters, it is a time of decision-overload! In times like this, our most common coping mechanism very much resembles 'boom or bust'. Either we roll home from parties filled to the gills and uncomfortable with both our bodies and our minds, or we retire to bed feeling virtuous that we managed to eat little or nothing at that evening's social event, but also wondering why we feel that we slightly missed the party!
If there was a little pink pill I could give out to help us all hit the right balance of enjoying the treats our host has provided, without having to endure the mental battle that so often comes along for the ride, I would be a sought-after woman! Instead, I offer you this:
Life is for living. December is only 1 month out of the year. Don't avoid the enjoyment of savoring the party-food with friends only to gorge on the left-overs, alone. Food is a blessing and for those of us who are not in a state of famine, its presence is something for which to be thankful. Enjoy it. Savor it. Be conscious of what you choose to eat, and your own hunger. Respect your body, and your tastebuds, and trust yourself to eat in balance with your needs.
And most importantly, enjoy all that comes with the food....family, friends, warmth and humor. These things, along with the odd piece of chocolate, are vital for our souls!
Happy Holidays! Be good to yourselves.
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
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