Thank you so much for sharing your rational, compassionate and kind perspective. I'm so glad you are here on RU-vid helping people see the healthy side of food and exercise (:
No tracking, restricting foods or daily weigh in's for me. The mirror is my only guide. Some days I look slimmer, others I'm holding more water than I like, but I've learned to ride the wave with a calm mind. It also helps to know why your body is reacting the way it does. ❤️ Happy Holidays!
yep! best way for me is how my clothes are fitting. some days tighter than others. i am honest about my eating habits and realise i’m overeating or snacking lately and just cut back a little. always have been the same weight with 5-10 pound fluctuations throughout the year
I fricken love this…. Thank you so much because you didn’t only say not to be afraid of eating you literally gave evidence on how silly it is of us to be so scared of enjoying these delicious meals that come around once a year!!! Thank you!
Such an important and inspirational message Stephanie! I was in this mindset for the longest time. Obsessed with watching the scale going down and going into a frenzy if it didn't. Quickest way to developing a truly unhealthy relationship with food. I'm a big fan of intuitive eating and believing it's a lifestyle not a short stint to be able to eat again, thanks to you! Happy Holidays :D
So much love to you. I am still on the way to finally eat 100% intuitive and leaving all of those food rules, diet thoughts and calories behind me. You are a big inspiration for me and videos like this one remind me of what really matters: enjoying food, without guilt, because it also feeds the soul. ♡
Thank you for making this video Steph!! You inspired me so much in my own all in and weight gain journey. And I'm so happy for you and Jeff!! This was a great video to start the holiday season. I'm so grateful I have food freedom and can actually enjoy the food this year!! Love you tons girl 🥰❤💕💕💕
These few years I rediscovered my relationship with food (in a more positive light) thanks to you. I felt like I was really with you on your journey lol. Happy Holidays Steph
stephanie.. you have helped me so much with overcoming an eating disorder. your relationship with food back from before you went all in and til now has inspired me to fix my own. you’re such a sweet and bubbly person, it makes me feel so happy to just watch your videos. endless love and thanks, yujia ❤❤
STEPHANIE ❤❤❤ congrats❤ u and Jeff are the best! My favourite fitness couple on RU-vid! I’ve been binging on your videos lately to help me with my postpartum weight loss journey! U always set me straight with how to love my body, food and enjoy life! I hope you know how many ppl you touch! I’m gonna make good choices and pig out! Happy Thanksgiving everyone🦃
Steph, I've been with you since the beginning of every single bit of your journey. I'm 34 years with a great career and a cozy family to come to by the end of the day.. and yet I'm still working my way to have a healthy relationship with food. Your journey has meant a lot to me, Thank you... especially for this last advice. Happy holidays
Thank you so much, I have been struggling with an eating disorder for the last 2 years and this is my first thanksgiving in recovery. This video made me feel much less anxious.
Love this!!! I spent at least 7 years of my life feeling guilty over the holidays and now I enjoy them so much, mindfully of course! Thanks again Steph for everything you do for this community ❤️
I'm so glad I found this bc during Christmas I've gained 3 lbs and I was so upset with myself. Normally when I eat a lot one day I gain a little bit it goes back down when I'm asleep but that didn't happen this time. So I hope I can get it back down to what it was ❤️✨
I'd love to have you interview an eating disorder therapist who can touch on self love and self worth issues and how that attributes to eating disorders.
Thank you for caring enough about your audience to put out this message! Following your journey the past few years have helped me have a better & more positive relationship with food & my body. ❤
this is so necessary and supportive and please keep sharing like this Stephanie!!! i remember the anxiety and sadness i dealt w every year around the holidays and i feel for anyone dealing w that, things can be better!!!
Not to mention that in scenario 2 you spend the entire day practicing self discipline and you miss out on living in the moment and connecting with loved ones
Steph, please address the problems of eating while dealing with diabetes or pre-diabetes. Not just during the Holidays, but year round. I die every time I watch you eating doughnuts !
Thank u Stephanie I so needed to hear this as I have been struggling for the past few years when it comes to the holidays and indulging to sometimes wishing they would not even happen just to avoid the anxiety. This past thanksgiving I fell into the first scenario and then I felt awful for letting myself think that after eating the delicious meals would be erased the next day with intense workouts. Thank u again for the reminder on keeping a healthy relationship. It’s really difficult and also tied to your emotional state hope you enjoy holidays ahead
Thank you so much for this video, I needed this reminder so much. I've caught myself working out extra hard the past few days in preparation, and was feeling so guilty for not making it to the gym today. You are the best 💕
After being on a diet in order to lose 30 pounds, getting myself out of food guilt and not feeling bad about eating things that I know will make me temporarily gain weight on the scale, is where I’m at right now. I had previously lost weight twice in the past only to gain back the 40 or so pounds but I won’t let that happen again. Balance, balance
OMG are you engaged? Congratulations Stephanie Buttermore. That ring is big 😱😱😱😱😱i love you,re ring hope you and Jeff are happy together. You guys are adorable together 👍🏾👋🏾😁
Thanks for the video 💖 congrats on the engagement! My issue is that during the holidays I go out to a lot of dinners (which is nice) but I get anxious that over time that builds up. I try to no longer get anxious over just one meal tho!
Good points! I just get a small amount of everything, so I get to try it all and only go back for the things that were my favorite. I never stuff myself because I don’t like that Thanksgiving food baby feeling 😂 Unless you’re on prep, it’s usually best to just enjoy in moderation!
I love these helpful insights and tips, thank you so much for sharing. The feelings of shame and guilt never really dissolve but I am slowly learning to just let go and enjoy!
I ate a little bit of everything I wanted. I enjoyed myself and still stayed under my calorie goal and kept my macros where I want them to be. I don’t stress over it.
It is absolutely sickening that one can turn such a celebration into "fear" and "anxiety". Eat your damn food and be grateful for it! It's called "Thanksgiving" after all. It is not only crazy but also incredibly incentive to all the people in other parts of the world who are facing real hunger every day. What a bubble we are living in!
You clearly have no understanding of an eating disorder and what it can do to you and your loved ones. I wish it was that simple as to “eat the damn food”. I suffer from an eating disorder for over 20 years now , all I can think about is how I can try and cancel family who are coming over for Christmas or how I can lose weight until I get to Christmas so I can eat on Christmas Day. It’s an awful way to live and I wouldn’t wish this on anyone .
I weighed myself for almost 3 months everyday. While it had a negative impact, it taught me a lot about my body. For example, the week before my period, i automatically gain 5lbs. It goes away during my period. The week after my period is my lowest weight. With that being said. I ditched the scale over a year ago. I have weighed myself 3x at the gym. While I weigh the same, I know I have gained muscle because I am lifting and repping weights I once couldn't. Eat the food and enjoy it! You won't lose the weight overnight amd you won't gain the weight overnight.
I always dread the holidays because of all the food.. it happens every holiday- Christmas,birthdays,Easter etc.. its unavoidable. I really want to enjoy the holidays and feel relaxed about eating the food that I love, but my ED seems to think otherwise. Its so frustrating and confusing.. I can't remember the last Christmas Dinner I ate without feeling guilty or restricting afterwards. I'm really trying but it's so hard. I watch your videos for motivation and focus in the hope that I get better one day ♥ xxx
Experiencing food anxiety of the intensity you mentioned in your example is NOT normal and you should consult a doctor or psychotherapist if you experience that. I'm shocked you don't mention this aspect at all. You can't rationalize an eating disorder away. You need to treat it properly.
So I get your videos- followed you for years but something I can’t get my head around is… That you went all in and gave us video after video how it was working for you and then we end up being told that you were basically “making it work for you” Hard to take your info as credible tbh
Im working out again! Since covid, going through a divorce too. Im in my 3rd week diet. Yo! i semi binge one day, then control for like 4 days. Helps manage this insanity of cravings. Wings pizza cheesburgers yooooooo. Cant live without lol
Thanks, Stephanie! It's one period of the year, so gotta enjoy yourself! Train along the way and use the extra fuel for some nice strength in the gym! Win/Win situation! :D
I can eat and eat and eat and eat until I feel physically sick so I just count my calories to avoid it (even if the calories aren’t 100% accurate it helps) I have the opposite problem. I don’t have a restriction problem. I have eaten until I felt sick for years and finally stopped doing it a few months ago.
Hi Stéphanie thanks for your vidéos!! Can it be an idea for you to make à vidéo about your daily TIME schedule? This could give inside in how you spend your time usually. I sometimes have thé idea time flies terribly: waking up, breathing some times , doing not that much and its evening already. So, it would be great having an idea of your timeschedule 😉 byyyyyy!!
