It is very difficult to eat exactly what you are supposed to eat all of
the time. You are busy and sometimes you just do not have time to pack
foods. Celebrations happen and celebrations usually mean cakes and
starchy, sugary foods. Does that mean you need to just not eat? In a
word: No.
If you are eating a healthy, well-rounded diet, then it is OK to
sometimes imbibe in the processed, less nutrient-dense foods. Your body
will work efficiently enough to filter the toxins from the cakes,
cookies, mashed potatoes, and fatty meats if you keep them in moderation and
focus your main diet on vegetables, lean meats, and whole fruits.
Also, when you stress about "falling off the wagon", your body believes
it is under attack and releases cortisol, which causes you to gain more fat and feel
guilty about enjoying the celebration.
So, what do you do? You enjoy the celebration in moderation and you
go back to your healthy eating habits as soon as it is over.
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