Anxious About Overeating During The Festive Season?

Do you notice you get anxious about food during the holidays? With so many delicious meals and treats that come with this festive season, it can be easy to start to stress about overeating or want to beat yourself up when you do. So in this episode, I welcome back Anjuli Mack, a female transformation coach, who shares her expertise on managing food anxieties and body image issues during the holidays.

Together we explore the importance of  a holistic approach to health, including nutrition, exercise, sleep, and mental well-being. We offer up practical advice on mindful eating, avoiding guilt, and setting boundaries during holiday meals. This episode will help you navigate festive gatherings with confidence and ease. Remember, the holidays are really about connection, joy, and creating beautiful memories with loved ones more than anything else.

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Introduction to the Episode (00:00:00)   Kate Gladdin welcomes listeners to episode 20 and introduces the guest, Anjuli Mack.

Anjuli Mack's Background (00:01:36)   Anjuli shares her journey as a female transformation coach and her holistic approach to fitness and nutrition.

Importance of Sleep (00:03:01)   Kate discusses how sleep affects health and well-being, emphasizing its often-overlooked role.

Holiday Season Pressures (00:04:33)   Kate highlights the unique pressures of the holiday season on body image and food relationships.

Coping with Holiday Anxieties (00:06:06)   Anjuli reassures listeners that holiday food anxieties are common and offers advice to manage them.

Focusing on Relationships (00:06:44)   Anjuli emphasizes that holidays are about spending time with loved ones, not just food.

Long-Term Habits Over Short-Term Indulgences (00:07:39)   Anjuli encourages building healthy habits throughout the year rather than stressing over occasional indulgences.

The Importance of Mindfulness (00:08:17)   Kate reflects on the significance of a mindful approach to eating during the holidays.

Setting Personal Rules for the Holidays (00:10:35)   Anjuli suggests establishing personal guidelines for enjoying holiday meals without guilt.

Mindful Eating Strategies (00:11:33)   Anjuli shares practical tips for mindful eating during holiday gatherings to enhance enjoyment.

Individual Approaches to Eating (00:15:17)   Anjuli emphasizes the need for personalized strategies based on individual eating habits and preferences.

Podcast Episode Timestamps

Understanding Food Waste (00:16:56)   Anjuli discusses the importance of not forcing yourself to eat excess food and its impact on well-being.

Navigating Holiday Eating (00:17:47)   Anjuli emphasizes the need to reflect on eating habits during holidays without self-criticism.

Emotional Eating and Shame (00:18:46)   Kate highlights how emotional discomfort can lead to overeating and the cycle of shame.

Reflecting on Triggers (00:19:49)   Anjuli talks about the importance of reflecting on what triggers overeating to avoid repeating patterns.

Power of Sharing Feelings (00:20:33)   Anjuli explains how discussing feelings with a coach can help troubleshoot eating behaviors.

Identifying Deeper Issues (00:21:15)   Kate and Anjuli discuss how underlying issues, like people-pleasing, affect eating habits.

Shifting Self-Talk (00:22:30)   Kate emphasizes the importance of changing restrictive language around food to empower choices.

Setting Boundaries (00:23:19)   Anjuli advises on being firm with others about food choices during the holiday season.

Planning for Urges (00:24:36)   Kate shares strategies for managing food urges and delaying gratification during festive times.

Staying Distracted from Food (00:26:03)   Anjuli discusses the benefits of staying engaged in activities to avoid mindless eating.

Trusting Yourself Around Food (00:28:22)   Kate encourages trusting oneself and reframing negative self-talk about food control.

Setting Up for Success (00:29:08)   Anjuli emphasizes the importance of establishing healthy habits year-round, not just during holidays.