Holiday Survival Tip #3: Embrace Mindful Eating with Lauren Chante

In this episode of the Holiday Survival Podcast, Erin tackles the challenge of maintaining a health routine during the holiday frenzy. Recognizing the struggles faced—stress, time constraints, and tempting holiday treats—she invites Lauren Chante, a wellness strategist and advocate for post-pregnancy body sculpting, to share insights on staying on track with health goals during this season.Lauren introduces herself as a wellness strategist passionate about helping action-taking wonder women sculpt beautiful bodies post-pregnancy. Her focus extends beyond just physical health, delving into emotional eating and holistic wellness.Importance of Health Routines in the Holidays:Lauren emphasizes that maintaining health goes beyond avoiding sickness or weight gain. Feeling vibrant in one's body fosters confidence, allowing individuals to pursue their passions, take risks, and tackle challenges with increased energy and enthusiasm.Self-care as Giving Back to Yourself:The conversation highlights the significance of self-care amidst the giving nature of the holiday season. Lauren emphasizes that self-care is not selfish; it's a way to nurture oneself, especially in times where external support may be lacking.Challenges of Weight Management in the Holidays:Lauren digs into the complexities of weight management during this festive time. She points out the flaws in traditional fitness and diet culture, advocating for a deeper understanding of one's relationship with food to initiate long-term changes.Navigating Indulgences:Rather than promoting strict diets, Lauren suggests a mindful approach. She encourages individuals to notice how certain foods make them feel and to explore their relationship with food without judgment.Rethinking "Cheat Days":The term "cheat day" carries a negative connotation, perpetuating guilt around enjoying food. Lauren challenges this language, advocating for a balanced approach to eating without attaching shame or negativity.Energy-Boosting Foods:Discussing the exhaustion many face during this busy period, Lauren suggests assessing caffeine intake and identifying individual energy-boosting foods or supplements tailored to unique physiological needs.About Lauren ChanteLauren Chante is a former celebrity personal trainer, coach to pro athletes, big-brained woman and real human who struggled to lose weight after having kids.She’s helped hundreds of women lose weight and keep it off, without overwhelming diets, by resetting their innate eating patterns. Learn 10 Ways to Sculpt Your MidsectionConnect with Lauren on Facebook and InstagramAbout Erin BillingsErin Billings is the Founder of CLIQ Management, a done-for-you content creation and media management services agency. Erin gained her expertise working in the music industry as a professional musician, music director, and producer working with artists from American Idol, The Voice, America's Got Talent, and Grammy and Tony Award Winners.She also worked in corporate and non-profit spaces, working with agencies, production houses, and houses of worship producing anything from podcasts to stage productions to conventions and conferences, both live and virtual. Erin is the host of two other Top Ranked Podcasts, the Touchy...