Feeling stuffed?

Here are 5 weight loss tips to navigate holidays without gaining weight and shed pounds along the way!

• TIP 1 - Start your day with protein
  Fuel your day right with a protein-packed breakfast! Say goodbye to blood sugar roller-coasters and mid-afternoon cravings triggered by carb-heavy starts. Opt for high-protein choices to keep your energy steady, stay satisfied, and naturally dial down those snack urges. Here's a simple idea: 2-3 soft-boiled eggs, 1/2 avocado on a slice of toasted sourdough. Easy, tasty, energy-boosting and will fill you up for hours.

• TIP 2 - Hydrate…for real
  Stay on top of your hydration game by drinking enough water (aim for half your body weight in ounces daily!). For an extra boost, up your game with electrolytes—they hydrate you on a cellular level, quash cravings, and help you distinguish true hunger cues from just dehydration. Personal faves: Re-Lyte (linked favorite flavor) and Ultima (linked favorite flavor) for that deep hydration kick and energy boost where caffeine doesn’t do it.

• TIP 3 - Be a sugar detective
  Beware of sneaky sugars! They trigger cravings and store fat in unwelcome places. Added sugars hide in packaged snacks, lattes, syrups, glazes, baked goods, and unexpected spots like salad dressings, trail mixes, açai bowls, smoothies and cocktails.

  How to outsmart the sugar trap? Choose 3 non-boozy nights a week and opt for low-sugar mixers when you do indulge. Read your labels and aim for foods with less than 5g of sugar per serving. Sub sugar for monkfruit or stevia where you can. Swap sugary treats for healthier alternatives that are rich in protein and healthy fats, lower in carbs (think nuts & dark chocolate or Greek yogurt with berries and a drizzle of honey!).

• TIP 4 - Move your body 30 mins daily
  Move your body 30 minutes daily, your style! Walk, stroll, dance—choose what feels good for you right now. Whether it's a neighborhood loop or a playlist-fueled walk, keep it laid-back, enjoyable, and all about you. Feeling ambitious? Awesome! Set realistic goals that motivate without overwhelming (like hitting the gym 2-3 times a week instead of 4-5). There is power in repetition, NOT perfection.

• TIP 5 - Do NOT starve yourself
  A sustainable & healthy weight loss is all about nourishment! Post-Thanksgiving indulgence? No worries—move forward! Aim for three balanced meals a day that prioritize anti-inflammatory ingredients (bye weight-blocking inflammation!) like satisfying veggies, high-quality protein, healthy fats, and fiber-packed carbs in every meal. With that follow the 80/20 rule: Nail those healthy choices 80% of the time, and savor the occasional treat guilt-free. It's all about balance, there is no way around it!
  
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