Comments on: Prepping for the holidays.

By: Ellie@Fit for the Soul

Ellie@Fit for the Soul — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 21:13:31 +0000

I remember that about 3 Christmases ago, I went to Kansas to visit Greg’s family for Christmas. And booyyyyy do they know how to celebrate! and EAT. And I’d have to say that now I have no anxiety when it comes to that, but at that time I was a bit more conscious than I wanted to be, though I did eat well. But then my mind wasn’t at ease.

By: Allie

Allie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 17:00:45 +0000

Way to focus on what’s important! I am ready to eat tons of delicious food on Thanksgiving–it’s just one day (okay, two with leftovers), so I plan on enjoying it and, like you say, NOT think about what I’m eating (other than the fact that it’s delicious and with family!)

By: Kristen @ notsodomesticated

Kristen @ notsodomesticated — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:24:50 +0000

Enjoy your time with your family, Kat! We’re going to be celebrating in Ohio with Brandon’s family, and I can’t wait!

By: Jessie

Jessie — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:00:10 +0000

This post brought the biggest smile to my face. I am so happy to hear that you aren’t stressing over what to eat, and what not eat.. but instead focusing on your times with family members. That’s just so amazing to me <3 Enjoy every moment home!

By: Jenna

Jenna — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 22:40:08 +0000

Amen! Such great words! I will be praying for you this year that you can truly enjoy the season!!! Xoxo spa <3

By: Brittany

Brittany — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:29:07 +0000

I most definitely have struggled at times with the idea of holiday eats. I haven found that I already eat “different” than everyone anyway so no one judges when I don’t have a huge slab of turkey on my plate. I eat just like I would any other day (well maybe a little more food) and try to stop when I am full. That just means more leftovers!

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:29:21 +0000

Amen, I couldn’t agree more! <3
Awesome post my friend, I hope you enjoy every second of the holiday season with your family and God

By: Amanda @ .running with spoons.

Amanda @ .running with spoons. — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 16:53:50 +0000

Ugh I definitely used to dread the holidays. Messed up routines, missed workouts, unhealthy food… I looked forward to it about as much as I looked forward to a root canal. But you’re right that focusing too much on the food makes us miss what the holidays are really about, and I also think that stressing so much about what we will/won’t eat actually backfires in the end and makes us more likely to binge. I approach the holidays with moderation in mind… they’re meant to be enjoyed and nothing is off limits – I usually find that my body knows pretty well when it’s had it’s fill.

By: Laura @ Mommy Run Fast

Laura @ Mommy Run Fast — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:30:58 +0000

Yes- great reminder that it’s all about family and togetherness. I try to add a few healthy dishes to the table, but as others have said, it’s about moderation and enjoying the holiday!

By: Molly @ Just Your Average Athlete

Molly @ Just Your Average Athlete — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:24:39 +0000

I just keep reminding myself – moderation and balance! It’s the holidays, we’re supposed to enjoy ourselves. We need to stop being so hard on ourselves. But on the other hand, I know this is easier said than done, and I myself am guilty of a bit of this food/workout guilty & obsession around the holidays. What’s important is I’m working on it and I WILL enjoy myself with family & friends