Learn how to communicate your boundaries to friends and family during holiday gatherings to avoid conversations about diet and weight that can be harmful to your relationship with food and your body.
Use the broken record technique to let loved ones know what you will do if your boundaries are violated. People often engage in diet culture during the holidays, which includes talking about diets, commenting on what you are eating or not eating, and labeling food as 'good' or 'bad'. These conversations can be harmful and can hinder your progress in healing your relationship with food and your body.
To avoid these conversations, clearly communicate your boundaries to friends and family ahead of time. For example, you might ask them not to discuss weight, shape, or food. If someone violates your boundaries despite your efforts, be prepared to leave the room or gathering
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