I know, I know, it's so tempting to try and lose weight before vacations. In fact, it almost feels like you're supposed to lose weight before a trip.

I'm here to have a big sis heart-to-heart with you today to let you know that cutting out carbs and restricting your food isn't going to make you happier on vacation. It's going to make you miserable.

In this episode, we're going to talk about how to handle those urges to get back on the dieting bandwagon before a trip or special event such as a party or wedding, and I'm going to show you what to do instead when it comes to your strategy with eating.

You'll learn how to incorporate satisfying food, without cutting out your favorite sweets or desserts, and how to do this without going overboard. I'm going to show you the utility of flexible structure with food and menu planning (minus the diet mentality).

We're also going to dig into some strategies with body image so that you can wear the swimsuit, show your bare arms in that dress you bought, and be in the photos - no more avoiding these things!

Key Takeaways

• Don't be dieting and restricting to lose weight before a vacation or event. This will backfire on you.
• Plan satisfying meals and snacks to help you stay in the headspace of eating intuitively and providing yourself with food you enjoy (rather than restricting). (Don't forget to grab the templates for this at nondietacademy.com/menuplan)
• Wear the darn swimsuit. Desensitize yourself to it by DOING IT. Wear it at home to practice if you need to. Find a style you like.
• Work through your fears of judgment about your body from people who you haven't seen in a while. Even if they judge you, it's going to be ok. You don't have to spend your life dieting and obsessing about food to win their approval.
• Be in the photos. Capture the memories. Don't scrutinize yourself.

Today's Wellness Woo is cortisol.

Resources Mentioned

- Grab my Free Meal Planning Cheat Sheet + Templates

- Listen to Episode 83: Can You Balance Your Hormones? Navigating Menopause, Intuitive Eating and Body Changes

Read the full show notes here.

Resources for Your Intuitive Eating Journey

• Intuitive eating education on the blog
• Work with Katy
• Explore the self-paced mini-course Stepping Off The Dieting Rollercoaster

Connect with Katy Harvey

Website: KatyHarvey.net

Instagram: @katyharvey.rd

Facebook: KatyHarveyRD

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