Embrace a New Holiday Mindset
Instead of viewing the holidays as an extended free-for-all, consider them as six meaningful days of celebration spread across several weeks. Certified Holistic Nutritionist Cammie Cavros highlights, “The holidays are basically six days. You have Thanksgiving, two holiday parties, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve—that’s it.”
This limited approach keeps the festivities special while helping you avoid the energy drain that comes from constant indulging.
Make Mindful Choices and Practice Portion Control
Holiday gatherings often feature buffet-style spreads with rich, waistline-expanding foods. To avoid feeling weighed down, start with smaller portions, skip second (and third!) helpings, and savor the flavors.
Mindful eating is not about skipping your favorite treats but about enjoying them in moderation. “Thanksgiving is not an excuse to have three plates of food because you would not do that on any other normal day. Enjoy everything you want, but again, make sure the portions are small,” says Cammie. Her other advice: If you feel full, stop eating! This mindful approach helps you enjoy each bite, prevents overeating, and supports digestive health throughout the season.
Keep Your Energy Up All Season Long
By making mindful choices throughout the season, you’ll set yourself up to start the new year with a sense of pride and vitality. Rather than jumping into January with regrets, you’ll feel strong and energized.
Cammie encourages, “Why start the new year feeling down? Start 2025 feeling amazing. Imagine thinking, ‘I ended 2024 on a high note. I enjoyed myself in moderation but made choices that showed I value myself. I put in the work, and now, on January 1, the results are clear—I feel great.’”
Book an appointment with Cammie in our Pleasanton office today, and head into the new year with abundant health!