HOW TO INDULGE SAFELY OVER THE HOLIDAYS
BY: FITZ-GEORGE RATTRAY
You have heard the word “cheat” connected to eating, generally, and especially with holiday eating quite regularly, it is definitely in the top 10 of debated diet topics. Some see cheating as:
- Weakness and failure, a perpetuation of old habituations and addiction, others, as a…
- Wise and necessary “break” from the stress which builds up with delayed gratifications and another group simply state that…
- We live in the real world, and it is unreasonable and unsustainable to not have a “little something that you like” every once in a while.
In reality they are all correct. Research has shown food addiction is real, and giving into cravings, desires, triggers and habituations will perpetuate the addiction, and, of course, we in the InteKai system have found that members with 100% adherence see amazing results.
Studies have also shown that PLANNED diet breaks increase positive outcomes, back to the word planned soon.
And, in the real world, desiring but always fighting to keep away from some desired indulgence simply sets up a cycle of delayed gratification, self-judgment and stress. This opposes weight control success. In addition, you don’t want to be, that guy, the one at dinner or at the party who is declaring what they can’t eat because they are on a diet.
AN EFFECTIVE APPROACH TO “CHEATING” AND HOLIDAY EATING
In InteKai we have found that there is indeed a solution to cheating, that is, NEVER CHEAT, cheating has negative permissive connotations, which will stick with you and damage your goals. Instead, have PLANNED (yup, back to the word), yes, planned indulgences.
Breaking unhealthy habituations and addictions take work and effort, even some sacrifice. It is necessary to be pragmatic as sustainable, planning in advance and preparing for the additional calories, fats, sugars are essential. it is advised to get help for a diet coach or an objective friend, as you know where your own choices have gotten you to in the past. So do not do this alone, accountability is a tool which has been proven.
So, mindset is everything:
- Have a support system, a professional system, organization, family or friend, plan with them and be accountable to them.
- Make a plan of what you are going to have and ENJOY IT. The no weight loss, 1 to 2 lbs. up the next day will not be a problem, and you are in no rush. There is no cheat, just planned indulgences/treating yourself.
- Get back on track as planned, it is important to see your wellness lifestyle as who you are. Do not spiral because of a few days in the holiday. What you eat one season does not define you, it’s what you do the other 340 plus days which matter.
ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY EATING, GUILT FREE WITH A PRE HOLIDAY DETOX CLEANSE
There are cautioning statistical realities connected to holidays. Holidays are a high risk time for weight gain, heart disease and illness. There are several ways to manage this and still enjoy your holiday meals:
The IntéKai Pre-holiday Detox is a specific meal set, focused of foods which build immune response, promote detoxification, reduce inflammation and cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Vegetables first, make sure your plate is always half filled with vegetables,
- Second, water, water, water. As often as possible;
- Chose water over calorie filled drinks,
- chose water before, after or instead of alcohol and
- chose to have water before, during and in-between meals
- Partake in a pre or/and post-holiday detox
Before, during and after holiday eating, everyone who wants to avoid sudden illness or damage accumulated over time, should follow the IntéKai Pre-holiday Detox.
So, instead of setting yourself up for guilt and risk, sign up today. The best food options for your Pre-Holiday wellness eating will be selected, designed and assigned to you. Start today.
And most of all enjoy your Holiday Season
