15: How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain (Without Skipping Cookies, Cocktails, or Chocolate)

Feel like your calendar’s overflowing with holiday parties, sugary treats, and zero time to focus on you? Wondering if it’s even possible to stay on track with your health and weight loss goals right now? In today’s episode, I’m giving you my exact plan to enjoy the holidays without gaining 5+ lbs. I’m sharing exactly what I’m doing this week with three parties back-to-back—and what I’m coaching my clients to do too. Because the truth is, you don’t have to restrict or miss out to stay consistent during the holidays. It’s all about small shifts that add up in a big way. Whether you want to maintain your weight or even lose a little, this episode is your holiday survival guide—with zero dieting involved. Just real-life strategies for real-life moms.  You ready? Let’s go! What you’ll learn: What NOT to do during the holidays (and why it always backfires) The sneaky mindset that’s keeping you stuck in the all-or-nothing trap How to actually eat at parties without spiraling into guilt or deprivation My party plate strategy to stay on track while still enjoying treats Why “saving calories” doesn’t work—and what to do instead The overlooked habits that matter most right now (hint: sleep and stress) The truth about alcohol, movement, and how to create a calorie deficit without restriction How to get honest about your goals for the next 3 weeks and actually follow through 🎉 Ready to kick off 2026 on the right path? I invite you to join me for the Sustainable Weight Loss 30-Day Jumpstart starting January 5th. DM me “January” on Instagram to learn more - https://www.instagram.com/weight.loss.dietitian