Don’t Let Stress De-Rail Your Healthy Eating
Eating as a result of stress is common for many people, and the rush of holidays doesn’t help. If you find yourself eating to cope with stress, pause and figure out why.
Write down what you are eating, how it tastes and most importantly, how hungry you are. If you start noticing your answer frequently is “not hungry at all,” you may be eating in response to stress.
Keeping a journal can be an effective way to track how you feel along with what and why you are eating. Over time, you may begin to recognize behavior patterns and be able to deal with stress without food.
Check to be sure you are eating regularly and adding in a few low calorie snacks. This is not the time to skip meals. If you are pressed for time try grabbing a cold glass of low fat or skim milk or a carton of yummy yogurt. Both of these will give you a substantial boost of protein and carbohydrate to carry you through the day.
Stay healthy and keep your routine and enjoy this holiday season.
