It’s getting back to that time of year again where issues
with food are more prominent. Thanksgiving and Christmas are holidays where
there is a large emphasis on food and eating with large groups of people. For me,
those things are still hard if I am having a bad day. It’s really important to
remember if you’re struggling with food that you’re not alone. I try to remind
myself of the wonderful things that my body has helped me to do on a daily
basis and that I need to treat it with the love and care that it deserves.
While it’s important not to focus solely on food, it’s good
to remember the amazing things that food can do to help us. Think about the nutrition
that it can give you, the energy, how you use that energy etc. it’s all really
amazing when you think about it. Here are some of my favourite tips to keep in
mind;
Eat when you are hungry. Rest when you are tired. Surround
yourself with people that remind you of your inner strength and beauty.
Talk to someone. If you have worries about coping then
talk to someone that knows about your struggles and they will be able to
support you. If you talk to your parent’s, then they may even be able to alter
some things to make you feel more comfortable
Make time to relax. This time of year is where stress levels really hit
their heights. There are so many events to attend, things to do, people to
please etc. Just remember that you should be your priority. Its okay to say no
to some things and just take some time to relax and figure out what you are
going to do that way you don't feel too "snowed under".
Time-out. Make sure that you plan some time regularly where you can have
a little time out from everyone and their expectations. Sometimes it can be
very tiring to make sure that you stay completely strong for people, whether
that’s during the holidays or not, so to ensure that this doesn't affect your
recovery, make sure that you dedicate some 'me-time'.
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