What are the success habits of those who avoid holiday weight gain? Aimee shares her most successful clients' strategies for maintaining a healthy lifestyle during the holiday season. Tailored for those recovering from a Type A mindset, she highlighting the importance of both planning and balanced indulgence.

From strategies like starting the day with protein, minimizing depleters such as sugar and caffeine, and maintaining an active lifestyle to the value of mindful eating, preparing for special events without compromising goals, and cultivating an inner "food snob" Aimee adds insight to each success strategy that will allow you to enter the New Year with empowerment instead of regrets.

Key Takeaways:

• Prioritize protein intake early in the day to stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.
• Minimize depleters: sugar, alcohol, and caffeine, which can lead to overeating and stress.
• Treat holidays as single days, not weeks or months, and return to healthy eating post-celebration.
• Collaborate with family, friends, and coworkers for support and accountability during the season.

Notable Quotes:

• "Holidays are days. They're not weeks, they're not months, but days."
• "My most successful clients treat days in between holiday festivities as they would any other time of year."
• "Shaming and blaming yourself is self sabotage at its finest."

Find Research Citations and Transcript at Blasphemous Nutrition on Substack

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