The Holidays are fast approaching!! For some of us that means the "Food Chatter" can feel exhausting. The Food Chatter often ramps up when your brain feels unsafe or deprived. Be sure to name the voice, don't fight it. Give it a name "Food Gremlin" or "Snack Saboteur". When you label it, you separate you from it. Replace "no" with "not now". For some when you tell yourself "I cant have that, " your brain hears restriction and rebels. Sometimes I tell myself, "I could have that later if I really want it but for now I'm just checking in". That can help the lower the volume. Sometimes your brain just needs that pause or a interruption if you will when the chatter starts. Deep breathing, step outside a few minutes, etc. Peace first and food second. This will help you rewire your brain to learn cue > safety = less chatter. We have talked about this next one. Do a craving download. What are you really needing right now when the chatter hits? Comfort, Energy, Rest? Find the non-food strategies that work for you. Wright them down. Do them on repeat! What is one non-food way you can meet that need? Food chatter is often just emotional regulation. Do an evening reset if you can: Warm tea, warm shower, tell yourself its safe to rest and tomorrow is a new day. Some years I have protected myself my changing my meal plan from 2MAD to 3MAD to get me through the season. Don't let the "Sugar Siren" win!! Say out loud, "Thanks for trying to help me feel better, but I've got this another way. Calm your nervous system because when your nervous system is tense or under stimulated, sugar becomes the brains "quick fix". As always prioritize protein and fat with every meal. If your not hungry for sardines or cod or steamed broccoli you are most likely not really hungry. You got this!! You can do hard things!! 💗

Posted by Tia Reid at 2025-11-11 13:55:23 UTC