Did you know that most people do not gain excess weight and body fat linearly throughout the year? Instead, it actually happens in the 2 months between Halloween and New Years. More often than not It’s also not lost in the subsequent months. This means the scale can go up 5-10 lbs each and every year…
This does not need to happen to you! Along with an overall consistent eating pattern, structure your occasional festive holiday meals the following way to reduce or completely eliminate unwanted fat gain.
Don’t wait to get “back on track” in the New Year. Start now and go into 2025 your strongest and fittest yet!
- Start with salad loaded with fresh veggies and a light dressing. Skip including cheese/nuts/avocado/heavy dressings. Hydrate with seltzer/sparkling water.
- Fill a single entree plate. Can include- 1 piece of a bread or roll, 2-3 sides (each the size of a handful) and plenty of the leanest protein on offer. Season with salt/pepper/hot sauce/ and a light amount of gravy per preference. Pair with a glass of wine/ diet soda/ or other favorite low or zero calorie beverage.
- Choose 1 portion or 2-3 two bite size portions of your most loved dessert(s). Pair with fresh berries and greek non fat yogurt instead of whipped cream or ice cream. (My protein creme recipe found in Volume 2 of my E Cookbook works great to go with any traditional dessert.) Pair with a hot beverage such as coffee, tea, or sugar free/fat free hot chocolate.