Here are three thoughts to try on: 1) The holidays really mess with my ability to eat healthy.  2) I'll wait until life returns to normal routine so that I can focus on eating healthier.  3) This week, I chose to say "yes" to the treats and indulgences that were around me.

Which thought feels most empowering?  Two thoughts make the holidays and "life" in charge.  One thought puts you in charge.

I've had a very different week than usual.  I have been rolling on automaticity with my eating and enjoying psychological freedom from food for so long that I wasn't sure how I'd handle a deviation from that.  I wanted to deviate.  I knew full well about the treats that were awaiting in my stocking and the baking I so love.  And I didn't really have a plan.  So what happened?  I said YES to all the things.  I got overfull.  My brain feels a bit foggy from the overload of sugar.  I can't say that I ate with full or even partial mindfulness over the last few days.

The difference between Now Me and Before Me is that Now Me is more gentle.  Now Me does not spend time beating myself up.  Now Me is not a victim of her circumstances.  Now Me says, "I did that.  I enjoyed parts of that.  My brain feels foggy.  What did I learn from that?"  Now Me gets to decide if I want today to be a repeat of yesterday or if I want to try something else.  There is no judgement either way.  Now Me loves me either way.  Now Me has my back.

I LOVE Now Me!  She's so awesome!

Until next time,