Two-Month Eating Marathon Has Begun

The holidays are just moments away. I was struck with a vivid reminder today when my office held a Thanksgiving-style lunch for the staff. We have another one next week. I also noted the huge displays of stuffing and canned sweet potatoes at the grocery store. The two-month eating marathon has begun. Look out pumpkin pie! Here I come. Yeah … argh!

Increased carb cravings and overeating are common this time of year as seasonal depression and holiday stress settle in. And it sure doesn’t help to have all of these social events crammed with sweets and goodies. I don’t know about you, but I find that creamy dips and crunchy chips ameliorate the anxiety a bit somehow. OK, that’s a fallacy but it feels that way to me. As soon as I finish my work for this evening, I’m hitting the tread mill. I’m also going spend some time reading Jennifer Scott’s Guide to Preventing Holiday Weight Gain. ~ Kimberly