The Holidays are about family, love, and connection…
But let’s be honest—some of our family can throw down in the kitchen.

Hear me out.
This isn’t about restriction.
This is about control, awareness, and enjoying your holiday without losing your progress.

I want you to enjoy every bit of your experience.
I also want you to enjoy the days after.
Here are my IntraConversions-style tips to help you make the most of all that deliciousness while staying aligned with your goals.




1. Indulge—But Keep It to One Plate

Go all in, but keep it contained.

Start your plate with a big portion of protein.
Add your greens.
Then load up on the mac and cheese, the bread, and all the sides you love.

And yes—get a slice of the dessert you’ve been waiting for.

Eat slowly. Savor it.
But don’t go back for seconds.

Your body is adapting now, and one solid, satisfying plate will fill you more than you think.




2. Skip the Leftovers

One big holiday meal? Totally fine.

Bringing The Holliday home for a week?
Not fine.

Leftovers turn one high-calorie meal into seven high-calorie days—and the heavy hitters (mac, pie, cake, stuffing) will follow you all week. Let The Holliday be The Holliday.
The next one will be here soon enough.




3. Focus on Family, Not Food

Simple, but powerful.

Spend time with the people you haven’t seen in a while.
Laugh. Share stories. Be present.

Food is a part of the holiday—not the whole holiday.




4. Keep Your Workout Connectivity

Do your best to stay active before and after the big meal.

A Holiday morning walk or workout sets your body up to use that food.

And getting a workout in the day before or the day after pushes those extra nutrients toward muscle repair, recovery, and growth—instead of just storing them.

This is how you keep your momentum.




5. Don’t Fast—Eat Your Normal Meals

Starving yourself until the big dinner is a trap.

Holiday food is too tasty, too rich, too high-calorie to approach on an empty stomach.
You’ll eat past comfort before your fullness kicks in.

Eat your normal meals. Drink your water.
Show up to dinner satisfied—not starving.




6. Remember Your Calorie Budget

Yes… you’re probably going to go over.
And yes… that’s okay.

Just being aware of your budget keeps you aligned.
Mindfulness alone helps prevent the kind of overeating that leads to thirds, fourths, and food comas.

You can enjoy while staying intentional.




7. Analyze the Aftermath

In IntraConversions, we don’t take losses.
We take lessons.

Use the data from the next morning—how you feel, how your body responds, how your weight fluctuates—to understand your own adaptation.

If you keep your normal activity, workouts, and calorie budget on the days around the holiday, your body will handle that meal like a champ.
The weight will spike briefly—then fall right back in line.

You’re already consistent.
You’re already stabilizing into your new normal.
This is just one delicious day in a long, powerful journey.

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