Halloween is an exciting time filled with creative costumes and of course tons of Halloween treats and candy. There’s fun for everyone… well mostly everyone!

For some, Halloween (and other holidays) can be a time of worry, nerves and anxiety.

 

Why? Because most holidays this time of year revolve around one thing—FOOD.

Holidays that revolve around food can be a time of worry for many reasons. Perhaps you have a poor or tumultuous relationship with food. Or, you lack the confidence and trust in yourself to be able to navigate meals or food choices, such as special treats, that are relevant to the holiday, like candy on Halloween.

Many people newly entering their Intuitive Eating journey, or even seasoned veterans, can feel a little at a crossroads around the holiday time.

 

Can I still eat intuitively during Halloween? What about all the candy and treats? How will I handle it?

 

The answer to this question is YES! You can still eat intuitively on Halloween (and during any holiday – more on that in the next month.)

 

3 Helpful Tips for Enjoying Halloween Without Food Fear

 

1.Focus on what’s important.

The holidays can make it feel like the main focus is all on the food (or the foods you feel you “can’t” eat). Although Halloween does involve sweet treats and lots of candy—there is so much more to it! Think of the fun costumes, haunted houses, watching scary movies, and carving pumpkins. Remember: the fun part of the holiday does not have to revolve around food—it’s all about the people and the experiences you share together!

2.Reclaim the joy.

 Being stuck in the diet mentality can rob you of all the joy and happiness around the holiday season. Don’t let the fear, nerves and anxiety around food take away from the fun Halloween (or any holiday) has to offer. Focus on the aspects of Halloween that bring you joy!

Go to that costume party, or go trick or treating with your kids and neighbors. Enjoy the apple cider or eat that extra piece of candy. Let yourself have fun without feeling judgement or shame.

3.Enjoy the candy and eat what you please!

 Giving yourself unconditional permission to eat what you desire leaves you feeling satisfied, not overfull. Allow yourself to eat the candy without feeling guilty. You may just find that giving yourself this permission actually helps you to eat less than if you promised yourself you wouldn’t touch it and ended up breaking that promise to yourself.

 

Remember: you CAN enjoy Halloween candy without guilt!

 

Want to dive into the Intuitive Eating principles and learn how to integrate them into your Halloween celebration this year?

 

Join me on YouTube or in my free Facebook Group for a LIVE training today at 12:15 pm EST.

 

If you missed the live training, just head to YouTube and watch the replay!