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.

Our Own Worst Critic

I’ve done it.  I’m sure you’ve done it.  What is it?  Well how about talking to yourself in a way you would never consider talking to your best friend.  It seems like all of us that struggle with weight loss have done it at some point.  Told ourselves a story about how we aren’t good enough, or how we don’t look a certain way or how everything will be perfect when…Get real.  Stop telling yourself these kinds of stories.  Tell yourself good stories, positive stories.  Stories about loving yourself how you are.  Stories about how you are a wonderful person, how you are making positive changes in your life. Stories that make you feel good not bad.  Even subtle stories have the ability to make or break us.  Stop the negative subtle…shoot for positive subtle and work your way up from there!

It Doesn't Take Two...It Takes Half!

I know, lame title. Anyways, just a quick thought for eating out.

It can be tricky. If you don't cook it, quite frankly, you have no idea what is in it...IE how many calories, points, etc. And, darn it, you want to treat yourself once in a while. Go ahead, it's okay. You heard me, order that huge burrito...but wait there's more. Ask for a to go container as soon as they bring the meal. Split that puppy up before you even start eating and only eat half! Eat the rest for lunch the next day. It works, really it does!

* Or if you hate styrofoam, bring your own container when you eat out. Just say'n.