If you want to stop overeating after the holidays, don’t get stricter – build three skills: wake up before you eat (out of autopilot), build self-trust around treats, and end the restrict–binge–regret cycle by eating in a way you can actually repeat in real life. TL;DR (read this if you’re tired) If you want help applying this): I’m teaching a free workshop called How to Stop Overeating without Going on a Diet on January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern (replay included). Register here Why overeating after the holidays feels so stubborn Here’s the post-holiday pattern I see all the time: Between Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s… there’s food everywhere. Parties. Treats at work. Family stuff. Travel stuff. “We’re celebrating!” stuff. So you “allow” yourself to eat it. Maybe you even enjoy it (as you should). But then January hits and your pants feel tight, your cravings feel loud, and Read More . . .
Total Health in Midlife Episode #229: When Food is Friendship
You’ve committed to eating better. Maybe you’ve even started feeling more like yourself again—more energy, fewer cravings, pants that fit the way you want them to. But then you go to dinner with friends… and suddenly, you’re halfway through a basket of fries you didn’t even want, wondering how you got there. If you’ve ever felt like changing how you eat starts messing with your relationships, you are not alone. In fact, the pressure to eat a certain way around others is one of the biggest hidden reasons women struggle to stick with new habits. In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, we’re exploring what happens when food is more than just fuel—it’s friendship, tradition, and connection. And what it means when you start making different choices. Because it’s not about discipline. It’s about belonging. And if you’ve ever felt torn between doing what’s right for your body and Read More . . .