EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 19 MIN
95. Dreading Holiday Weight Gain? 5 Proven Tips That Keep You in Control (& Losing Weight!)
from Lose Weight Mindfully | weight loss, mindful eating, healthy recipes, emotional eating, boost energy · host Jackie Kirschen, Registered Dietitian, Weight Loss Nutritionist & Mindful Eating Coach
Ever feel like the second November hits, all your progress goes out the window? The holidays used to be a non-stop spiral of overeating for me, and if you’ve ever felt stuck in that gross guilt/self-sabotage cycle, you are SO not alone.In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful mindset shifts that helped me—and my Mindful Weight Loss Academy clients—finally stop the food guilt, enjoy our favorite treats, and still feel in control through the holiday season.These shifts aren’t about skipping dessert or white-knuckling it through Thanksgiving dinner. They’re about breaking the all-or-nothing cycle so you can eat with freedom, stay connected to your goals, and walk into January feeling proud (not panicked).If you want to actually ENJOY your favorite holiday foods without starting the next year in a shame spiral, you need this episode in your earbuds, like, yesterday.Let’s make this the year you don’t “start over” in January. Deal?xoxo,JackieMORE FROM JACKIE: << Ready to lose weight, fix your metabolism & reach your body transformation goals without restriction? Apply for my 4-Month + 1:1 Coaching Program, Mindful Weight Loss Academy, to permanently lose weight, create simple delicious meals & stick to your healthy habits for LIFE: www.themindfulweightloss.com >>🙌🏻 Ready to Sustainably Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting Calories? I’ll show you how in 3 easy steps! Grab My FREE Quickstart Guide To Permanent Weight Loss: https://eatright4life.ck.page/quickstart-guide👋🏻 Follow me on Instagram: @the.mindful.nutritionist RELATED EPISODES:32 – LABOR DAY SPECIAL: How to Stay Healthy + Lose Weight When Life Gets Busy40 – 7 Tips for a Binge-Free Halloween (& What to Do If You Go Overboard On Candy) 42 – Holiday Eating Hacks: Stay in Control Without Overindulging46 – 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain55 – Sick of Overeating on Holidays? 3 Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day Sweets and Still Lose WeightSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWAre you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:1️⃣ hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop2️⃣ leave a rating and review for my show on Apple Podcasts!Your support helps us reach more health-empowered women (like you!) move toward transforming their health so they can look and FEEL their best.Thanks so much for tuning into the Lose Weight Mindfully podcast! I'll see you next week!🎙️New episodes drop every Monday!Timestamps:00:00 Holiday Boundaries: Guilt-Free Tips04:44 "Empowered Eating Through Boundaries"07:35 Prioritize Connection Over Consumption11:11 Mindful Indulgence and Satisfaction14:38 "Empowered Weight Loss Support"17:18 "Holiday Mindset and Empowerment"
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Ever feel like the second November hits, all your progress goes out the window? The holidays used to be a non-stop spiral of overeating for me, and if you’ve ever felt stuck in that gross guilt/self-sabotage cycle, you are SO not alone.In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 powerful mindset shifts that helped me—and my Mindful Weight Loss Academy clients—finally stop the food guilt, enjoy our favorite treats, and still feel in control through the holiday season.These shifts aren’t about skipping dessert or white-knuckling it through Thanksgiving dinner. They’re about breaking the all-or-nothing cycle so you can eat with freedom, stay connected to your goals, and walk into January feeling proud (not panicked).If you want to actually ENJOY your favorite holiday foods without starting the next year in a shame spiral, you need this episode in your earbuds, like, yesterday.Let’s make this the year you don’t “start over” in January. Deal?xoxo,JackieMORE FROM JACKIE: << Ready to lose weight, fix your metabolism & reach your body transformation goals without restriction? Apply for my 4-Month + 1:1 Coaching Program, Mindful Weight Loss Academy, to permanently lose weight, create simple delicious meals & stick to your healthy habits for LIFE: www.themindfulweightloss.com >>🙌🏻 Ready to Sustainably Lose Weight WITHOUT Counting Calories? I’ll show you how in 3 easy steps! Grab My FREE Quickstart Guide To Permanent Weight Loss: https://eatright4life.ck.page/quickstart-guide👋🏻 Follow me on Instagram: @the.mindful.nutritionist RELATED EPISODES:32 – LABOR DAY SPECIAL: How to Stay Healthy + Lose Weight When Life Gets Busy40 – 7 Tips for a Binge-Free Halloween (& What to Do If You Go Overboard On Candy) 42 – Holiday Eating Hacks: Stay in Control Without Overindulging46 – 5 Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain55 – Sick of Overeating on Holidays? 3 Ways to Enjoy Valentine’s Day Sweets and Still Lose WeightSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWAre you loving the podcast? I'd appreciate it if you could take a few seconds to do these two things:1️⃣ hit the FOLLOW button so you don't miss out on any new episodes when they drop2️⃣ leave a rating and review for my show on Apple Podcasts!Your support helps us reach more health-empowered women (like you!) move toward transforming their health so they can look and FEEL their best.Thanks so much for tuning into the Lose Weight Mindfully podcast! I'll see you next week!🎙️New episodes drop every Monday!Timestamps:00:00 Holiday Boundaries: Guilt-Free Tips04:44 "Empowered Eating Through Boundaries"07:35 Prioritize Connection Over Consumption11:11 Mindful Indulgence and Satisfaction14:38 "Empowered Weight Loss Support"17:18 "Holiday Mindset and Empowerment"
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95. Dreading Holiday Weight Gain? 5 Proven Tips That Keep You in Control (& Losing Weight!)
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