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Oh wait, did I forget to mention pandemic in this newsletter title?! Well, let’s just say, we certainly have a lot on our plates right now. It’s that spooky time of year – oh my! I don’t know what’s scarier – the thought of the oh so tempting Halloween candy, the upcoming election or losing our precious daylight for 5 months. I think we may all be ready to blow at this point! Please don’t fret, Coach Christi is here to help you get recentered and ready to take on the season with a healthy approach. And no, I am not going to get political on you. For this newsletter – we are going to tackle everything Halloween.

Halloween is here – how so fast? Wish I had the answer, but we need to take on this holiday with a mindful approach. Have you been subject to lots of mindless eating due to the current Covid climate? It’s never too late to make positive changes. And don’t worry – you are not alone! Just hold on to this – this Pandemic will end, and we will get back to some sense of normalcy again.

So first, let’s address the candy. That would be the glaring issue approaching us. It’s a toughy because we as humans are rooted in our ways from childhood. Since this is a more child centered holiday, it takes us right back to that time in our lives. The time when we could eat an unlimited amount of candy and be pretty much unaffected. Little did we know how it would affect us down the road, to the place we have landed in today. And while I am one for “most things” in moderation, I also have some great tips for you and approaching the candy obstacle that is about to land in your kitchen.

  1. If you are having Trick or Treat at your house, you will be shopping for candy to give out. How about this time, you buy the candy that you least like. If you are more of a hard candy, candy corn, jolly rancher kind of person, buy the chocolate mini bars. And if you are more of a chocolate candy person, buy the hard candy instead. Temptation derailed!
  2. What’s for dinner on Halloween night? How about a more comfort food type of meal – nothing too rich and heavy but something that is truly comforting like a chicken noodle soup, butternut squash soup, whole roasted chicken with sweet potato or some delicious Fish Tacos. If you have a more filling, nutrient dense meal, you are less likely to dive into the candy.
  3. Post Halloween change the location of the leftover candy or your kids candy for that matter. Do not leave it out in the open. Unless you want the temptation glaring at you all day long. 😊 LOL Store it in the pantry (can even put in a container or bag) so it’s not the first thing that pops into your vision when going in the pantry. Out of sight, out of mind.
  4. Hydrate all day long! This helps you feel full and helps ward off those sugar cravings. And this goes not only for Halloween day but every day my friends!
  5. Donate the leftover candy! Yes, that is right. It’s ok and better for your health and waistline if you donate it to your local food bank.
  6. Still want something sweet to eat? Consider one of these options in place of the candy. Whip up a batch of Peanut Butter Protein Balls, or try some Clean Golden Milk. Perhaps some Peanut Butter Fruit Dip (can sub other nut butters as well) or have some Strawberry Kisses on hand. The healthy choices are never ending! My mantra – there is always a better, healthier option.

You have the power to make the best decisions for you. Believe in yourself and anything is possible! Check out my new 21 Day Holiday Gain Plan program coming up in November. This will be the perfect transition from the Fall holidays and into the Winter ones. And I am partnering up with Nutritionist Kathleen Ruggeri – It will be a fun and supportive group!

Sources: Coach Christi

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