158: Healthy Holiday Eating Habits

 

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This episode dives into simple and practical ways to keep your health and energy on track during the holiday season. Learn why most people gain weight between Thanksgiving and New Year, and how to avoid extra pounds without missing out on the festivities. Discover what’s really in your holiday meals, why low carb and whole foods matter, and get easy tips you can use at parties and family gatherings. Focus on eating good food, staying connected, and feeling confident in your health as you celebrate. Join the "Freeze the Scale" challenge to help keep your weight steady through the holidays!

• Most people gain 2-5 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year—keep your insulin and glucose low to avoid this.​

• The holidays should be about enjoying friends and family, not just food—give your future self the gift of no weight gain.​

• Focus on nutrients (protein, fat, cholesterol, vitamins, and minerals) instead of toxins (fructose, chemicals, and excess glucose).​

• Eat foods that satisfy you like meat, eggs, and healthy natural fats; these keep you full and help your body burn fat.​

• Stay away from man-made foods: anything in a box, bag, bottle, or can is loaded with chemicals and processed sugars.​

• Reduce portion sizes by using small plates, especially for desserts—most cravings are satisfied by just two or three bites.​

• Never go to holiday gatherings hungry; eat a little protein or healthy fat before arriving to avoid bingeing on carbs.​

• Don’t start meals with sweets or sugary foods; it makes you hungrier and causes more cravings.​

• Choose water, unsweetened tea, or coffee over sodas and juice to cut down on sugar intake.​

• Take a walk after big holiday meals to help burn off extra glucose and lower insulin levels.​

• Remember: The holidays are just a few days—don’t turn every day into a food free-for-all.​

• Join the "Freeze the Scale" challenge to maintain your weight through the season and feel great in the new year.

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