107: Holiday Party Tips for Maintaining a Calorie Deficit

The holidays can feel like an endless rollercoaster of events involving food. You may find yourself saying things like. “I’ll just focus on my weight-loss goals after the new year.” Illa and TMN Coach Catherine encourage you to tune in as holidays don’t have to be this way. You can still work on weight-loss, all while enjoying your favorite holiday foods by using some of these tried and true tools to help you navigate holiday feasting. 2 Tips for Holiday Parties include: Protein and Produce! Capitalize on those P’s. Make sure your plate is filled with good protein sources and a variety of produce. The protein mixed with the fiber of the produce will be key to helping you feel and stay full. Turkey is a great lean protein. Veggie pro tip: go light on the starchy vegetables such as sweet potatoes, yams, mashed potatoes. Fill up on non-starchy produce like carrots, brussel sprouts, and green beans.  Never ever go to holiday meals on an empty stomach. When you show up starving, you aren’t doing yourself any favors and are more likely to overeat. Make sure you eat a protein and a vegetable before attending any holiday gathering. While at a holiday party, choose a few of your favorite things with a good balance of protein and veggies on your plate. Remember if you’re feeling full, no need to be a member of the clean plate club. You can take those leftovers home to eat tomorrow or freeze them for another day.    Hi! I’m Illa (MS, RDN) and I am a Registered Dietitian who provides weight loss coaching for millennials. There are so many health companies and fad diets out there that want to convince you to buy their products, but I’m here to show you that you don’t need any products to lose weight! It just takes a little behavior change and food tracking. The Millennial Nutritionist is a private practice dedicated to helping people lose weight and build better health habits to support their busy lifestyles. We offer a 3-month Lifestyle Reset Program and a monthly Millennial Living Membership to support you with your goals! Learn more about our programs at https://themillennialnutritionist.com/services.     Connect with us!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.millennial.nutritionist/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@millennialnutritionist  Website: https://themillennialnutritionist.com/