Gary Brecka

You're gonna have dessert, you're gonna enjoy your mom's cooking, but if your baseline is real food, those indulgences won't wreck you.

You don't have to choose between showing up for the people you love and feeling good in your own skin.

You just need to know what's working against you and what you can do to enjoy the holidays without coming out several pounds heavier.

I'm giving you a set of simple, non-negotiable strategies that will let you enjoy the season without spending January trying to undo all that damage.

And I promise you, you'll never approach the holidays the same way again.

You're about to walk into the hardest stretch of the year to stay on track with your health.

Thanksgiving through New Year's is basically eight straight weeks of office parties, family dinners, holiday cocktails, dessert trays, and late night eating.

If you're like most people, you're going to gain weight.

This year, it's gonna be different because I'm about to show you exactly how to enjoy the holidays without spending the first quarter of the next year trying to recover.

The real key to avoiding holiday weight gain is understanding what's actually happening to your body during this season and having a plan that lets you enjoy yourself without completely derailing your progress.

You don't have to choose between showing up for the people you love and feeling good in your own skin.

You just need to know what's working against you and what you can do to enjoy the holidays without coming out several pounds heavier.

Today, I'm walking you through why holiday weight gain happens even when you think you're being careful.

I'm giving you a set of simple, non-negotiable strategies that will let you enjoy the season without spending January trying to undo all that damage.

If you implement even half of what I'm about to share, you're gonna be the person that actually feels better in January than you did in November.

You'll probably be surprised to know that a lot of holiday weight gain isn't driven by eating more calories.

I mean, yes, you're probably eating more calories, but that's not the whole story.

There are specific things happening during the holidays that make it almost impossible for your body to burn fat, even if you're trying to stay disciplined.

Let's break it down.

The first culprit is alcohol.