{"id":40881,"date":"2024-11-06T18:09:22","date_gmt":"2024-11-06T18:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=40881"},"modified":"2024-11-06T18:09:23","modified_gmt":"2024-11-06T18:09:23","slug":"holiday-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/holiday-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Enjoy Your Favorite Holiday Foods, Sans Guilt and Weight Gain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The most wonderful time of year is approaching and you\u2019re probably looking forward to the likes of holiday decorations, festive meals, parties aplenty, and well-earned time off with friends and family. However, the holiday season can seem daunting for some, particularly where food is concerned. If you\u2019re determined to lean into the joy of the season and the yummy bites it brings\u2014all without feeling like you\u2019re \u2018cheating\u2019 or neglecting your nutrition plan and weight goals<\/a>\u2014you\u2019ll want to keep reading.<\/p>\n\n\n

Ahead, we\u2019re covering dietitian-approved tips and tricks for merry and mindful eating throughout the holiday season.<\/p>\n\n\n

7 Tips to Enjoy Your Holiday Foods <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1. Identify Your Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n

First things first, figure out what your overarching goals are while navigating the holidays. No matter if you want to stick to your personalized nutrition plan, lose weight, save money on dining out, cut back on drinking, or anything else, it\u2019s important to hone in on that\u2014then pinpoint the reasoning behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n

For instance, you might want to lose weight to keep your blood sugar in check and thus promote healthy metabolism, keep your energy up, and keep cravings at bay. A great way to support this is to incorporate HUM’s Best of Berberine<\/a> supplement into your holiday routine for healthy glucose levels and weight management. Or you may be sober curious<\/a> if alcohol<\/a> derails your fitness goals, hinders your sleep<\/a> quality, or leaves you with a raging hangover when you wake up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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According to Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LD, CLEC<\/a>, a dietitian based in Charleston, South Carolina, focusing on your \u2018why\u2019 will set the foundation for you to establish new habits and keep you motivated.<\/p>\n\n\n

2. Establish Habits to Achieve Your Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n

Once you hone in your goal and why you have it, it\u2019s time to create new habits to set yourself up for success.<\/p>\n\n\n

\u201cBuilding new habits can be challenging, but creative strategies can help you overcome the obstacles in your path,\u201d Manaker shares. \u201cFirst, identify the specific hurdles you encounter and turn them into opportunities for growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

Piggybacking off the weight loss<\/a> example above, perhaps your forthcoming hurdles include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n