It happens every year. Right around mid-November onwards, the bakers start baking and the stores start displaying vast arrays of holiday goodies. Office break rooms start filling up with ginger cookies, sweet breads, candy canes and truffles. In fact, one of the biggest complaints from many of my clients are that there are so many well meaning folks bringing all of these treats into offices, meetings and as gifts, and it's extremely difficult to resist. Knowing the impact this has on our weight and health, why do we keep doing this?
I'm sure you have already guessed it. Food is tradition. Food is comfort. Food is fun. I've had several clients state emphatically that it just wouldn't be the holidays without certain sweets. Some of my clients are bakers and can't imagine this time of year without loading up on flour and sugar to start endless rounds of treats that will be delivered as gifts. I myself love to bake and of course Christmas time is the perfect excuse to bake presents and delicious confections for the family.
