Inspired by a post by Jamie, The Balanced Nutritionist, about holiday eating, the ladies of Our Sleeved Life Podcast recorded this episode to help and encourage the community for the holidays. Spoiler: you can eat your favorites (unless, of course, you are newly post-op — in that case, follow your doctor’s guidelines). Kellie and Mel begin the episode by discussing hunger cues and how to know when your body has had enough food to be satiated. They also give tips for eating during the holidays, while at work functions, and visiting with friends and family. The rest of the episode is dedicated to the unwanted comments friends and family may make during holiday gatherings and the responses you can offer to create boundaries. Responses can gradually get more assertive as needed to shut down unwanted comments. Your ladies of OSLP know and understand the holidays can be difficult for many of us in the bariatric community, and they want to ensure you are supported. If you need support, please reach out to them and the Bariatric Community. You are not alone. OSLP strives to educate and inform the bariatric community and those with predetermined ideas about weight loss surgery. Join our email list on our website at www.oursleevedlifepodcast.com for the latest OSLP updates, and follow us on Instagram @oursleevedlifepodcast.   Please consider supporting us on www.patreon.com/OSLP and become a Badass Benchie today!   OSLP-APPROVED PRODUCTS: www.procarenow.com www.devotionnutrition.com   OSLP Amazon Store Front: Portion Perfection and more OR Use these Discount Codes to help support OSLP! @procarenow - OSLP @devotionnutrition - OSLP @modestmixteas - oursleevedlife20 @portionperfection - 150SLPOD @the.t.r.i.b.e.membership - OSLP @hidratespark - OSLP @obvi - OSLP15 @builtbar - OSLP @middaysquares - OSLP15 @mybaribox - OSLP