As we move from Halloween toward Thanksgiving, and then Christmas, I already hear women saying: “I’m going to be good until Thanksgiving.” “I’m going to reign it in for a couple weeks.” “No more sugar until Christmas.”   We tend to make a lot of rules for ourselves in relation to food at this time of year.  In many cases we feel frustrated and defeated by a holiday, based on what we ate, which is such a bummer.  You shouldn’t feel less joy about Halloween because you ate some candy.     In this episode I teach you the philosophies and habits I teach the women at my gym in regards to using food for fuel – rather than punishment.  Fueling tour body with food is ridiculously empowering.  It helps you move away from a deprivation mindset.  It helps STOP using food as punishment.     Listen in to learn about these 12 tips that will help you reframe your relationship with food and how it food can positively impact you as we enter this season of celebration!   Use propro as a cornerstone for every meal Understand and utilize the concept of volume eating Get in 20-30 grams of protein for breakfast Live between 2-4 Stop at 80% Know Your SFs Only eat things you enjoy, but also try new things Be open to quitting sugar. For now. Designate drinking days Crowd out crap carbs Drink the water Plan everything     Links Mentioned: SMA interview with Jill Coleman: How To Eat Every Damn Day Website: skinnytaste.com