How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain This Holiday (Without Giving Up Your Favorites)

Have a question or comment? Send a text or voice note and let's chat!Grab the free Thanksgiving Healthy Recipe Guide (includes nutritional info and calorie-reduction options): https://behindthbody.kit.com/holidayrecipesMany people approach Thanksgiving thinking they have two options: restrict all day and binge at dinner, or say "screw it" and start over Monday. Both strategies fail.In this episode, my sister Monica joins me to break down exactly how to navigate Thanksgiving when you're trying to lose weight or maintain in your 40s and 50s. Monica lost 120 pounds over the last year at age 53, and this is her first Thanksgiving at her new weight.What we cover:The 5 Thanksgiving Diet Derailers (and how to avoid them):Anticipation anxiety that makes you restrict before the meal (then overeat)The guilt spiral that turns one indulgent meal into a 4-day benderSocial pressure to eat someone else's cookingDisrupted routine that eliminates your normal structureAlcohol consumption lowers inhibitions and adds empty caloriesOur actual Thanksgiving strategies:How Monica approaches cooking and hosting without overeatingWhy I front-load protein and water instead of restrictingThe "little bit of everything" approach that satisfies without overdoing itHow to handle leftovers when you love Thanksgiving foodMaking lower-calorie cocktails that still taste incrediblePlant-based cooking hacks that don't sacrifice flavor:Monica's famous mushroom lentil Wellington that even meat-eaters loveHow to make stuffing with Hero Bread (high protein, high fiber)Reduced-calorie mashed potatoes the whole family requestsThe psychology of getting people to eat healthy food without telling them it's healthyThe maintenance mindset: Monica shares how she transformed her relationship with food at 53, from "I can't eat this" to "I don't eat this" without feeling deprived.This isn't about perfection. It's about enjoying Thanksgiving while staying aligned with your goals, because one meal doesn't derail or define you, but the story you tell yourself about that meal absolutely can.✨ Stay Connected:Join my BTB newsletter for weekly insights, wellness strategies, updates, and no sugarcoating, straight to your inbox every Tuesday morning → https://behindthebody.com/newsletter.MORE FROM ME📲 Follow me on Instagram @behindthebody.co🎥 Join me on YouTube @behindthebody👩🏻‍💻 Website: https://behindthebody.com/ SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW:If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a quick review on Apple or Spotify Podcasts. Every review helps another woman like us find our community of strength, power, learning, and understanding. New episodes every Monday.