Here’s what I tell my clients before every holiday party—because this is the time of year when even the most disciplined people start second-guessing themselves.
You don’t need a perfect plan.
You just need a simple one.
Perfection is what keeps most people stuck. They tell themselves they’ll “be good,” but they never define what being good even means. Then the moment they walk into a room filled with snacks, drinks, laughter, and holiday energy, their decision-making goes out the window.
But the people who stay on track through the holidays?
They don’t have more willpower than you.
They’re not more disciplined.
They’re not secretly avoiding the dessert table.
They just show up with a strategy.
They eat something before they go—usually a high-protein snack—so they’re not walking in starving and vulnerable to every appetizer in sight.
They take a minute to scan the food first. They look at what’s actually worth eating instead of grabbing whatever’s closest. They choose their favorites with intention. They skip the filler items that don’t taste great anyway.
They pace their drinks so tomorrow feels good instead of foggy, bloated, or filled with regret. A simple pattern—drink, water, drink, water—keeps them social without sabotaging their goals.
None of this is complicated.
None of this requires superhuman discipline.
And none of this asks you to restrict yourself or sit in the corner eating carrot sticks while everyone else enjoys the night.
What it does require is thinking ahead.
Because here’s the truth:
Most people don’t end up overeating because they’re weak.
They overeat because they don’t think about any of this until they’re already three plates deep, the dessert tray is circling back around, and the drinks have lowered their ability to make good choices.
The goal during the holidays is never restriction.
The goal is intention.
You’re allowed to enjoy the food. You’re allowed to enjoy the people. You’re allowed to celebrate without feeling guilty, ashamed, or like you “blew it.”
You can absolutely enjoy the party and wake up feeling proud of yourself tomorrow.
You just need a plan. A tiny bit of foresight. A strategy simple enough that you can execute it even when the environment is chaotic.
So here’s what I recommend:
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Use it this weekend.
Treat it like a mini playbook—your holiday cheat sheet.
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