In this podcast I guide you through the festive season in this episode with tips and strategies to enjoy holiday indulgences without the typical weight gain and guilt. We'll explore the science behind temporary weight gain, focusing on water retention from sodium and carbohydrates, and how understanding your body's unique reactions can lead to mindful eating choices. I'll share my own personal insights on maintaining balance amidst holiday feasts through simple activities like daily walks and prioritizing sleep. We'll also discuss managing alcohol consumption to avoid poor dietary decisions and encourage focusing on personal limits rather than the scale. Following today’s advice, you’ll start the new year feeling energized and ready to prioritize your health goals.

In this episode:

• Why temporary weight gain is often due to water retention and not fat gain.
• How understanding your body's reactions aids in making optimal eating choices.
• Why prioritizing sleep is crucial for maintaining balance during holiday feasts.
• How daily walks and healthier recipes help mitigate holiday indulgences.
• Why focusing less on the scale can lead to a stress-free holiday.
• Managing alcohol consumption in order to make better eating decisions.
• How setting personal goals can ensure a wellness-focused holiday season.
• How adequate rest and regular exercise can empower New Year energy.
• The role of sodium and carbohydrate intake in holiday weight gain.
• How studies show temporary weight gain often resolves after normal eating resumes.
• How understanding personal limits helps maintain health goals during festivities.
• Why it's important to not become fixated on the scale.
• How “fake drinking” and non-alcoholic alternatives can manage social pressures.
• Using intermittent fasting to help reset the body during festive seasons.