With the big food holiday coming up, I thought I'd
send out some practical tips on surviving the day.
This is not a devotional, but I might send out one
later. The full article is on
http://www.mirror-mirror.org/holiday.htm .


Make a list of things you can do to help relax and
distract yourself from the feelings of fullness after
a big meal. e.g. go for a walk, take a bath, read,
visit a friend, go for a drive, etc.

Have the phone numbers of friends available to you.

If you have to be at a function with certain people
who make you uncomfortable, plan ways to excuse
yourself from their immediate presence.

Try not to count calories and try to avoid the scale.

If you feel yourself starting to panic because you are
feeling too full or if you allowed yourself to eat
foods that you consider to be forbidden, remind
yourself it is okay to eat what you did, that food
will not make you fat, and it is only normal to eat
more during the holidays. Most people do and it really
is okay.

If you have a period where you end up bingeing or
purging, do not beat yourself up over it. Just put it
behind you and move forward.

Prepare responses to make to people who may say
something to you that would make you uncomfortable.
If you feel you need to, set some boundaries for
yourself by telling people ahead of time that you do
not want anyone to comment on your appearance or your
eating.

Be sure to plan some time for yourself to do something
that you enjoy. It is very important to take special
care of yourself during the holidays.

Written by: Sharon Sward


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