Surviving the Silly Season: How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain in November| Episode 24
Healthy Christmas Party Eating: Surviving the Silly Season — Part 1
Can you enjoy the Christmas parties, work functions, and family gatherings without putting your health goals on hold until January? Absolutely—and a little planning can make all the difference.
In the first of this three-part series, Ginny McArthur shares practical strategies to help women over 50 navigate November and December celebrations while staying focused on their food choices and healthy habits.
In this episode:
- Plan your week and choose one celebration as your planned Free Meal.
- Decide your food and drink choices before you arrive.
- Avoid turning up overly hungry.
- Create a healthy platter you’ll love sharing.
- Use the one-plate rule to navigate grazing tables.
- Set friendly boundaries around extra food and drinks.
- Keep your usual routines going between celebrations.
You don’t need a perfect festive season. You need a plan that leaves room for enjoying yourself—and a way to return to your habits after each event.
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