16. 7 Tips for Eating Christmas Cookies Guilt-Free, Support for Holidays When You’re Grieving + a Fun Mocktail to Make Life Just a Little Better

(Episode disclaimer, if I sound like I’m gasping for air in this episode, sorry, I just have a stuffy nose and I’m doing my best out here. Also, how sad is it that I noticed the unintentional ~6 7~ in the title?)Hi friend. Just here to say, no, your Christmas cookies do not need protein powder or cottage cheese to be guilt-free. Today I am sharing seven health and mindset tips for eating Christmas sweets without spiraling or losing gains :)Also, if Christmas makes you sad, for whatever reason, I have been there. I am here for you, and I deeply care for you. We are going to talk about how to take care of yourself during the holidays if you are missing a loved one, need to work, or are grieving something out of your control. Plus, I’m sharing a cozy holiday mocktail recipe 🍹🎄 not to fix anything, but just to offer a small, grounding moment of comfort when the season feels like a lot.🦌❄️ What I Get Into in this Episode ❄️🦌✨Healthy holiday eating without restriction or food guilt✨Celebrating Christmas when grieving ✨Why Christmas can feel sad, lonely, or overwhelming✨Letting go of food guilt and shame during the holidays✨Supporting body recomposition during the holiday season✨Mindlessly eating to stim for ADHD✨Adding magic in the kitchen✨Managing blood sugar while eating sweets✨Nervous system regulation for holiday stress and burnout✨A simple, alcohol-free holiday mocktail recipe✨Using food and rituals for comfort, grounding, and emotional support✨And as always…how to be happy and healthy :)🦌❄️ Timestamps if you want to jump around 🦌❄️✨[03:03 ]My love letter to all of you feel lonely, sad, and melancholy during the holiday, and personal stories of sadness and grief during Christmas✨[09:15] Mocktail recipe ✨[11:15] 7 guilt-free cookie tips✨  Work with Me ✨Book a Free ConsultationInstagram: ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠TikTok: ⁠@ChillButDriven⁠Email: [email protected] this episode resonated with you, it would mean so much if you rated, reviewed, and shared it with a friend who’s ready to feel calm and energized again.And if you’re ready to go from burnt out to chilled out, book a free consultation. I'd love to help you build a chaos-proof health system that fits your real life and brings you joy, levity, and energy.Cheers to being happy, healthy, being good people, and doing great and amazing things!💫Sara