In this episode, my guest Karen gives some valuable mindset tips to help you feel more confident this holiday season... and all year round! We talk about: How language and mindset are critical - how we talk to ourselves affects our actions. Karen gives some examples of empowering language.How to avoid "good" and "bad" food labeling as it leads to guilt and negative self-talk.How to be kind to yourself and focus on feeling good, rather than aesthetics or numbers on a scale.How to keep blood sugar stable with protein, fat, and fiber before carbs and sugar.Why trying a short fast - even 12 hours - can help prevent blood sugar spikes and reduce cravings.Why intermittent fasting is flexible, not restrictive. Karen explains how intermittent fasting is customizable to your lifestyle, with no strict rules.  Wouldn't you love to focus on feeling vibrant and healthy versus looking a certain way? Find Karen here. Want to transform your relationship with sugar and start living your craving-free life with confidence TODAY? Get group support, encouragement, and the accountability you need to get rid of your cravings! Join our private community, the After Sugar Club! It's a monthly membership and it's open all year round, so join us today! Also check out these free resources:  Download your 5 tips to get rid of cravings  here.Life After Sugar Facebook pageSubscribe to my Instagram account,  TikTok, and to the Life After Sugar YouTube channel.And to get more personalized guidance from me, plus support and accountability in a small group, join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula. It's specifically designed for women over 50 who want to get rid of cravings so that they can slim down and finally feel in control around food. Book a complimentary Clarity Call with me here: https://aftersugarclub.com/ To rate and review this podcast: scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review. After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon. Thank you! - Netta Disclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided is not a substitute for medical or professional care. Life After Sugar is not liable or responsible for any advice, information, services or product you obtain through Life After Sugar. You should always seek the advice of your physician or mental health professional before taking any action in response to any information on the Life After Sugar website or programs. Any action on your part in response to the information provided in the Life After Sugar website or programs is at your own risk.