Tips For Managing Weight During The Holiday

Life after Kids with Drs. Brooke and Lynne

What if we told you, it’s possible to eat the foods you love during the holidays without suffering for it in January? In this episode of, we’re sharing practical tips for managing weight during the holiday season, so you don’t get to the New Year feeling inflamed, bloated, 10 lbs. heavier, and just plain blah.

Key Takeaways:

• Focus on physical health rather than appearance during the holidays.
• Slow down when eating & chew food well to aid digestion.
• Start meals with protein to feel fuller & balance blood sugar.
• Add fiber to meals for satiety & better digestion.
• Avoid over-exercising and prioritize stress management and sleep.

The holidays aren't necessarily the time to make extreme changes to your diet or to start denying yourself the foods you love. Instead consider healthy foods, supplements, and habits you can add in during this time of year so that when you get to the New Year, you’ll be ready for a fresh start by nurturing your body with healthy food and healthy choices. Until then, listen to this episode for practical, simple tips that will keep you from going completely off the rails this holiday season!
Timestamp Summary
0:00:08 | Importance of physical health & energy during the holidays
| 0:01:44 | Discussion on the balance between strict discipline & indulgence
| 0:03:36 | The benefits of hormetic stress & finding the right balance
| 0:06:02 | The potential effects of gluten on inflammation and overall health
| 0:07:34 | Individual thresholds for dietary choices & the importance of self-awareness
| 0:08:08 | The benefits of occasional deviation from the norm for metabolic health
0:09:44 | Non-negotiables for maintaining health during the holidays.
| 0:10:39 | Keeping up with workouts to aid digestion and detoxification.
| 0:12:10 | Using digestive enzymes to help break down and assimilate food.
| 0:13:38 | Indulging in dairy or gluten-free treats during the holidays.
| 0:15:46 | Bringing your own healthy dish to potlucks for options.
| 0:16:27 | Slowing down and being present while eating to aid digestion.
| 0:18:10 | Overeating due to eating too fast, importance of eating slow.
| 0:21:22 | Eat until 80% full to give your body a chance to catch up
| 0:22:54 | Start with protein at holiday parties to slow alcohol absorption
| 0:24:26 | Have protein and fiber before parties to avoid overeating
| 0:25:19 | Fiber keeps you fuller longer and feeds gut bacteria
| 0:27:44 | Apple cider vinegar balances blood sugar and curbs appetite
| 0:28:58 | Add in good habits instead of removing bad ones
| 0:29:22 | Chew food well, eat till 80%, soluble and insoluble fiber
| 0:29:22 | Importance of fiber and protein in weight management
| 0:30:08 | Don't over exercise; manage stress and sleep
| 0:30:46 | Sleep deprivation leads to cravings for junk food
| 0:31:22 | Plan for post-holiday period; have a January plan
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