It's that time of year again!

The holiday season can be a stressful time, adding extra challenges with the stress of finances, the stress of family, the stress of the food and extra treats, and the list goes on.

Sometimes the best thing you can do is direct your attention elsewhere. Going for a short walk, reducing caffeine intake and drinking plenty of water also can help.

Remember, KEEP IT SIMPLE!
1. Stay Rested – Get enough sleep at night, and take naps if necessary.
2. Just Breathe – Breathe in through your nose for a count of three; exhale through your mouth for a count of three.
3. Don’t Strive for Perfection – Strive for “good enough” instead of stressing over perfection.

No M&M's For Me!

I did it. I made it through an entire day without eating any of the M&M's my annoying (really she's nice) co-worker brought in! This is huge for me. Often when there are M&M's in the cute little dispenser, I walk up and eat handfuls without even thinking about it. It's not that I need or even really want them. I just see chocolate and eat. Ha! I beat it yesterday and I'm going to beat it today. What did you do this week that is a positive step in changing your negative behavior?

Obsess...Who Me?

Andy informed me last night that I obsess over food. Gee thanks, sweetie! Like that's a new thought. I personally think it's something I inherited. I definitely agree...I do obsess over food. But, in my mind I obsess in both good and bad ways. I love planning a great meal, I love thinking about where my food comes from, and I love knowing how the food can benefit my body. I also stress how about how bad it is for me, I stress about eating too much, and I stress about eating the wrong things. Men think about sex all the time...I think about food! Do you obsess over food, either in good or bad ways? Leave a comment and let us know!