Break out your stretchy pants and cry

Hey!

We're suddenly a week away from Thanksgiving. Why does time fly like this every year?
I'll never know.

But I do know that the holidays can feel...complex when it comes to health (ahem, weight) and food.

That aunt you see once a year will load up your plate, then turn around and comment on "how much weight you've put on" since she last saw you.

Thanks.

Or you're at a holiday party and that colleague who tries every fad diet tells you they've sworn off carbs...

while your plate is filled with carbs.

Awkward.

And it's really hard to ignore.

But here are 5 friendly reminders to help you banish all those stupid comments:

Your body self-regulates more than you think.
Your body works really hard to keep your weight around its usual range. A few days of holiday eating isn't going to change that. Sure, you might gain a pound or two...but do you still have that pound or two in a few weeks? Usually not.
Daily weigh-ins usually reflect fluid, not “failure.”
If you're weighing yourself daily, it's normal to see the number go up because of fluids. Don't stress the numbers.
Health is not hungry.
The best thing you can do for your body is nourish it and eat until you're comfortably full. Being hungry because you're not fed isn't a goal.
Food is connection, not just calories.
Food is how we bond with friends and family. Is that really worth giving up for a short-term calorie deficit?
All foods have some nutrition.
Yes, we want to prioritize nutrient-dense foods. But all foods have some nutrition and can fit into a balanced eating pattern. Even the holiday stuff. (I will die on this hill).

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Know someone stressing about holiday food and weight? Forward them this email so they don’t spend Thanksgiving fighting with their scale and having an existential crisis.

Talk soon!

Ame