10 Ways to Survive the Holidays

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San Diego, California, United States of America (Free-Press-Release.com) December 16, 2010 -- With the holidays approaching, and all the food temptations that you are likely to be subjected to, you may be a little nervous. This time of year chocolates and cookies inevitably appear on your doorstep or in the office. Or maybe you find yourself at parties where there are endless spreads of sweets and high calorie dishes. Friendly faces push rich food and beverages into your hands and it may feel like you are clinging to every ounce of willpower you have, but only by a thread.

Relax, and cast your worries aside. With the following tips, you'll be able to survive the holidays with a smile, and still fit into your clothes easily. . . .

Tip #1:
Avoid excess hunger. Do not let yourself become too hungry. Make sure that you plan regular, healthy meals for yourself so that your stomach is comfortably full. Then you'll be less tempted to binge.

Tip #2:
Take time for physical exercise. This will keep your blood sugar stable, reduce stress, increase your metabolism, and improve your overall sense of well-being. Find an activity that's fun for you that you really enjoy ...even if it's just taking a nice long walk.

Tip #3:

Plan ahead. Plan a strategy for those situations where you know your willpower will be tested. If you know that you will be at a party where treats are likely to be plentiful, plan your course of action in advance. Keep in mind that if you totally deprive yourself, you're very likely to binge later.

Tip #4:
Be assertive: Create ways to avoid outside pressure to eat foods that you know are harmful to you. Practice using phrases of assertiveness such as "No thanks, I'm not hungry", or "Everything was delicious, but I've had enough."

Tip #5:

Be prepared: Carry around healthy snacks such as celery, cucumber or carrot sticks to munch on during the day. The fiber in the vegetables will help you to have a full feeling in your stomach, and make it easier to walk away from the junk. An apple or piece of fruit before you go to a party can help tremendously.

Tip #6:
Keep your eye on your goal. Frequently visualize yourself at your ideal weight, wearing your favorite outfit and engaging in an activity that you really enjoy, so that you can achieve and maintain your ideal weight.

Tip #7:
Reward your successes. When you get through an evening well --congratulate yourself! Treat yourself to a full body massage and appreciate how good it feels to truly honor and care for yourself.

Tip #8:

Be gentle with yourself. If you find yourself screwing-up watch for the old negative self-talk creeping in, encouraging you to give up. No one ever does everything perfectly, so let it go. Remember whatever you did, it could always be worse!!! Say my phrase ... "Whatever I did it could have been worse" Because that's the absolute truth!

Tip #9:
Deal with Holiday Stress. The holidays can be a time of stress. Prepare for that by taking some time everyday to center yourself with self-hypnosis or meditation. Become aware of your breathing throughout the day, and make sure that you are taking full, deep breaths. Drink lots of water and make sure to stretch throughout the day to help release some of the tension that's accumulated in your muscles.

Tip #10:

Use positive self-talk. When you become aware of inner voices that sabotage you, choose to not listen to them. Speak to yourself the way you would imagine that the most loving, caring friend would talk to you. Praise the progress you've already made and give yourself gentle encouragement to help yourself avoid any pitfalls you may encounter.

Hope you find these tips useful and if I can be of any help at all to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. Remember just one Hypnosis session can make a huge difference in helping you relieve any stressful situations allowing you have a happy and stress-free holiday.

I wish you continued success and look forward to connecting with you soon,
Sincerely,
Diane

DIANE EDWARDS C.M.H.
Master Hypnotherapist and Hypno-Band Practitioner
3511 Camino Del Rio So. #302, San Diego CA 92108
888-800-8990 619-246-9661

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