The word diet, like people think of it in terms of like, I'm going on a diet because I need to lose 10 pounds in 30 days.

And so I'm going to cut out everything that I've been doing and get to that goal in 30 days.

And then once the goal is achieved, then I can go back to doing all the things I was doing before I set out to achieve that goal.

That's not a lifestyle change.

That's just like you getting on

and off the hamster wheel of losing and gaining the same 10 pounds over and over and over again.

What's up, everyone? Hey, so this episode and the next few episodes over the coming weeks are going to be

mash-up episodes. Today's is all about mindful eating and helping you get ready for

the holidays, Christmas, New Year's over the next few weeks. And before we even dive in,

I just want to say, happy holidays to you all. Happy New Year

and a big thank you. Seriously, like, thank you guys so much for all of your support this year,

all of your listening and downloads to the episodes, all of your comments, all of your reviews.

Like, I'm generally grateful for every single one of you who have listened in and tuned

in and who have shared these episodes and has grown with me in this year and has taken

the advice and actually applied it. All right. So let's get into this episode today because

I know this season, like I feel like I blinked and it's All right. So let's get into this episode today because I know this season, like I feel

like I blinked and it's already here. This season can be hectic. It can feel hectic, the travel,

the food, the schedule changes. Like it's a lot. But today just take a moment to like,

you know, just listen, let the stress just go away. And let me just walk you through some simple,

realistic strategies that will help you guys to feel more in control, feel more confident

and aligned with your goals going into the holidays without missing out on the moments that matter.

All right? Let's get into it. Social events can feel like a landmine to your nutrition goals

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