
Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast HOLIDAY NUTRITION BLUEPRINT: HOW TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WITHOUT DERAILING YOUR GOALS | EP. 189
Nov 14, 2025
The holiday season doesn’t have to derail your health goals. Discover why most weight gain occurs from November to January. Learn to treat each holiday as a single event instead of a six-week season. Effective pre-loading strategies can help manage hunger and prevent overeating. By planning celebrations in advance and bringing nutrient-dense dishes, you can enjoy the festivities while staying on track. Embrace a balanced mindset to navigate holiday challenges and achieve long-term success!
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Holiday Period Drives Yearly Weight Gain
- Most annual weight gain happens during the holiday period and often becomes permanent.
- Small gains compound year after year into significant long-term health risk.
Switch To Maintenance Before Holidays
- Transition out of aggressive dieting before the holidays and move to maintenance.
- Restore calories to improve metabolism, training, and resilience to higher-calorie days.
Working With Physiology Beats White-Knuckling
- Dieting through the holidays often backfires due to physiological adaptations.
- Restoring calories reduces hunger hormones and lowers the chance of rapid fat regain after overeating.
