How To Stay In Control of Your Cravings During The Holiday Season

Summary

In this episode of The Age of Possibility, host Elaine Enis welcomes back Jenny Pena, a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. They discuss strategies for maintaining health during the holiday season, the emotional aspects of eating, and the importance of mindful eating. Jenny shares insights on hydration, meal balance, and cultural influences on food choices, while also addressing the difference between physical hunger and habit hunger. The conversation emphasizes the need for awareness in eating habits and offers creative solutions for healthier choices.

Takeaways

The best chapter of your life could be happening now.
Enjoy the holidays without derailing your health.
Hydration is key to managing cravings.
Balance meals instead of restricting food.
Cultural influences shape our eating habits.
Mindful eating can prevent mindless snacking.
Recognize the difference between habit and physical hunger.
Emotional eating can be triggered by nostalgia.
Plan meals to avoid overeating during holidays.
Small changes can lead to sustainable habits.

Titles

Embracing the Age of Possibility
Holiday Health Strategies

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to The Age of Possibility
01:16 Navigating Holiday Health Challenges
05:22 Understanding Emotional Eating
10:17 Balancing Meals During the Holidays
15:27 Cultural Influences on Diet
17:38 Finding Clarity in Health Coaching
18:29 Distinguishing Between Habit and Physical Hunger
25:48 Mindless Eating and Awareness
32:06 Creative Solutions for Healthy Eating

Jenny's website: www.jennypena.com

Jenny's Podcast: The Path To Better A1C.

Elaine's website: www.theageofpossibility.net

Elaine's FB: @elaineenis