Holidays are always talked about as the most happiest days of the year. But for some, holidays can provoke a significant amount of stress. For those who struggle with food and their body, navigating holidays can be especially challenging since our society places such a strong emphasis around food.

Say a loud NO to the thoughts that label food “good”, “bad”, “junk”, “garbage”, etc. These thoughts are called the food police and they are keeping you from having a healthy relationship with food and your body. Food is just food. An apple is an apple and a cookie is a cookie. If you didn’t get it out of the garbage it is not garbage. Food has no moral value and your self-worth is not defined by what you eat. You are deserving of all foods and having enjoyment and nourishment with eating.