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Written by Erin Frustaci
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Thursday, 23 November 2006 |
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DIETERS NIGHTMARE
By Erin Frustaci
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 Caution: you are approaching the dining table. A golden turkey sits in the middle surrounded by buttered rolls, fluffy mashed potatoes, mounds of stuffing, sweet cranberry sauce and homemade pumpkin pie. It’s a dieter’s nightmare and any food lover’s dream.
“It’s a little terrifying with the holidays coming up,” said Mary Frielingsdorf, 36, of Fort Collins. “I want to feel good about the choices I make and not feel guilty about eating that 10th cookie.”
Like for many cultures, food is such a part of the way we celebrate. That is until New Year’s comes and it’s time to make resolutions.
Margaret Grahm, a weight loss coach in Fort Collins says it is possible to have our cake and eat it too.
“You don’t have to take away your favorite foods,” she said.
Grahm encourages people to feel their hunger.
“We have a natural inclination to eat when hungry,” Grahm said. “As we navigate the holiday season, it’s important to tap into our hunger.”
That may sound easy, but telling grandma you are full and just don’t have room for her chocolatey brownies isn’t always easy. There are ways to still honor that person and not offend them.
“You can acknowledge the gift of food without eating it,” Grahm said. “You can maximize your enjoyment by wrapping it up and taking it home to eat when you are hungry. How big a compliment is that?”
Holidays can also be stressful and can lead to emotional eating. One of the downfalls is when people give themselves rules. A better alternative is to work toward something.
Grahm teaches that self integrity is keeping a promise with yourself, whether it’s to get up for an early morning workout or adding a serving of veggies to each meal.
Then write down your triumphs and when you do reach for the box of cookies at 11 p.m. know that it’s OK. There is probably something else going on in your life. If you eat something that is not on your plan, it doesn’t mean you should completely give up.
“You are going to fail,” Grahm said. “We all make choices that don’t serve us, but if you drop an egg on the floor, you don’t just through the whole carton on the ground. Recognize when you drop an egg, clean it up and move on.”
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