With the Chagim fast approaching, conversations often turn towards the subject of socializing around the endless meals and the copious amounts of foods.  The month of holidays is traditionally a time to gather with family and friends. What to prepare tops the list during the weeks before, vying with our soul-searching build-up to repentance. Meals can stretch on for hours, with many courses offered. The ever present echo of: “What, you’re not trying my desserts?...of course, there’s room for a little bit” tends to wear down our reserve to eat sensibly. What happened to my body telling me I am full? What happens to silence my voice of determination to be good to myself?  How is it that one bite leads the way towards that slippery slope called -out of control?

Often people share with me thoughts of avoiding the whole ‘chagim thing’-declining invitations, going away…even feigning illness and staying in their room.  Sounds like, maybe, this food thing might be getting in the way of more preferred ways of living our lives.

I’m wondering if this Elul might be a time for many of us to re-look at what we want our relationship with food to look like.  Could it be a time to re- evaluate those expectations and habits, and set out on a new path for friendly, healthier eating?

Taking that first step to talk about this can be scary. Get in touch if I can help you start that conversation. Let’s work on a Shana Tova together.