Easter used to feel like a setback for meā¦
Not because of the food
but because of how I felt after.
Overfull.
Guilty.
Telling myself Iād āstart over Monday.ā
Now I approach it differently.
And this is exactly what I teach my clients š
⨠1. Regulate before you eat
If your nervous system is dysregulated, youāre not making conscious choicesāyouāre coping.
Before you grab a plate:
ā take 3ā5 slow breaths
ā slow your body down
This alone can change everything.
š½ļø 2. Build your plate with intention
Not restrictionāintention.
I always anchor with:
ā protein
ā something fresh (veggies, fiber)
ā then I add what I actually want
You donāt need everything.
Just what youāll truly enjoy.
š§ 3. Pause before going back for more
Ask yourself:
⢠Am I still hungry⦠or just overstimulated?
⢠Would I eat something simple right now?
⢠How do I want to feel after this?
That awareness > willpower.
š 4. Give yourself permission to enjoy it
You are allowed to eat dessert.
You are allowed to enjoy your life.
But slow down.
Sit with it.
Actually taste it.
Thatās where the shift happens.
ā” 5. What you do AFTER matters most
This is where most people spiral.
Instead:
ā hydrate
ā go for a walk
ā get back to normal meals (no restriction)
No āstarting over.ā
Just keep going.
This is the work.
Not perfection.
Not extremes.
Learning how to support yourself in real-life situations.
I hope this helps you š