Halloween is right around the corner. If you are already googling “Healthiest Halloween Candy” … listen up! Remember, you do not need to “hack” the holidays to be healthy.
Too often people ask me “What should I avoid eating?” or “What should I give up to be healthy?”. And, I always challenge them back with, “Instead of taking away, what can you ADD or ENHANCE your diet with?”
Starting with the addition of foods to fill holes & gaps is crucial!
Creating FILLING & NOURISHING meals & snacks can help you feel satisfied, less cranky, more energized, less “snacky”, more focused, & less likely to “crave foods” at night. That way, you can actually get full off your meal & then CHOOSE to have some candy for pleasure without having to stress about overeating. Progress over perfection always!
I get it. I too feared the holidays because I knew there was going to be tons of delicious treats that I would overeat. But, I used to avoid treats year-round (aka RESTRICTION) which LED to my feelings! Once I began incorporating my favorite foods throughout the year, the holiday treats lost their LUST. I knew I could CHOOSE to have them whenever I wanted, so I was able to find control with my food choices instead of being controlled by my food.
So, what’s the solution?
Do I keep a basket of Halloween candy year-round? No. But, I do keep ice cream & dark chocolate in the house at all times. Those desserts are my favorites to enjoy IN ADDITION to my balanced meals filled with protein, fiber-rich carbohydrates, & healthy fats that keep me energized, full & ready to tackle the day. Every Halloween, I enjoy making turkey, veggie & bean chili with cornbread. It is delicious, satisfying, & keeps my family’s hunger at bay during trick-or-treating. Then, we can enjoy all the candy without being HANGRY from the start or worrying about only eating the healthiest halloween candy.
The more we think “I shouldn’t have this” or “I’m not going to eat this”… the more likely we WILL be eating it in larger quantities than we originally wanted. Allow yourself to ENJOY the experience with family & friends. Embrace the special moments. And, eat the dang candy!
Did this resonate with you? Hit REPLY & let me know!
Does the holiday season already have you feeling ANXIOUS?! No sweat… if you need some extra support during this time of year, there are several ways we can work together, so let me know which you need.
If you want personalized & individual coaching, I offer my 1:1 nutrition coaching program – fill out the application by clicking HERE to get started.
And if 1:1 coaching isn’t right for you, my self-paced Nutrition Foundations program has officially launched. You can enroll at any time & immediately gain access to the self-guided content to work through to build a solid foundation without dieting. If you’ve been struggling, this is going to be the place to start!
And, if you’re just looking for a place for continued support, education, & a place to ask your questions, then The Inside Scoop monthly membership is where you’ll want to be! In addition to a monthly masterclass and a monthly Q&A session, you’ll get a recipe bundle delivered to your inbox each month. Better yet, this program is available to you at only $15/month, so grab your seat today!
