Another holiday is upon us! We first posted this action plan back in December to help out with the winter holidays, but it’s a great plan to keep in mind all year round. Cookouts, parties, and other events are often a combination of fun, food, and emotions, which play an important role in our eating patterns. If you’re on a healthy eating plan, parties and events will put your commitment to the test. Read more to create your plan of action.
Think ahead:
- What if someone offers me my favorite food?
- What if someone gives me a hard time about my choices?
- What if my in-laws start to stress me out?
- What if I am bored or tired?
Write your intentions: Develop a plan of action using the form below.
My plan of action for [EVENT]:
Date and time:
My goals for this event:
- Example: Stay committed to my weight loss and maintenance programs and my health goals.
- (List other objectives)
- (List other objectives)
Potential challenges to my health goals:
How I will respond to these challenges:
By mentally “walking yourself through” the situations you’re likely to encounter at the event, you’ll be better prepared to handle them with serenity. With a little commitment, handling food-laden social festivities will become easier and more enjoyable. And even better? The next day you won’t carry around guilt and regret, but instead fond memories of the good times from the day before!
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