The Dr. Gundry Podcast 2025 Holiday THRIVE Guide (and how to avoid holiday weight gain) | EP 377
Nov 11, 2025
Discover how to navigate holiday feasts without losing your waistline! Tips include pre-party snacks to curb cravings and smart plate strategies at buffets. Learn which festive foods can sabotage your metabolism and explore healthier alternatives for holiday classics like mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. Dr. Gundry shares the best choices for alcohol and why certain turkeys are better for your health. Plus, learn how nighttime habits can help you recover from overeating. Gear up for a thriving holiday season!
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Holiday Weight Gain Is Mostly Mental
- Holiday weight gain is largely mental; big meals become excuses to eat poorly the rest of the season.
- Dr. Stephen Gundry challenges listeners to lose five pounds between Halloween and New Year's to prove it's possible.
Preload And Fill Your Plate Smartly
- Before a party, eat a healthy snack like nuts or half an avocado and drink sparkling water to reduce temptation.
- At the buffet, load three quarters of your plate with leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables, leaving one quarter for protein or treats.
Wife’s Identity Trick To Quit Bread
- Penny used an identity mantra to quit bread by saying, “I'm not a person who eats bread.”
- This reframing shifted focus from deprivation to a consistent healthy identity.
