How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain (and still have fun!

by Dr. Steven Gundry | Nov 11, 2025 | 0 comments

Most people gain about 5 pounds during the holidays — and never lose it.

But not this year. I’m challenging you to join my Holiday Weight Loss Challenge — and prove you can actually come out of the holidays leaner, healthier, and more energized than before.

In this episode, I’m sharing my ultimate holiday party survival guide.

You’ll learn what to do after a big holiday binge (without guilt), how to fill your plate so you stay full and satisfied, and which festive foods and drinks are quietly wrecking your metabolism.

Before you head to your next party — or reach for that extra slice of pie — give this episode a listen. It might just help you start the New Year feeling lighter, sharper, and completely in control.

On this episode, you’ll learn:

What to do after a big holiday binge (4:00)
How to build a smarter plate this holiday season so you stay satisfied, energized, and still support your health goals (5:30)
Why skipping meals before a party always backfires — and what to do instead (9:45)
The “harmless” holiday foods you should actually avoid (13:50)
Which alcoholic drinks may not kick you out of ketosis (16:40)
The key supplements to start taking now to help your body handle the holiday stress, sugar, and travel (24:30)
Why most store-bought turkeys are a bad idea — and what kind of bird I actually recommend serving this year (26:05)
My delicious, lectin-free twist on green bean casserole that’s sure to impress even your pickiest dinner guests (30:34)

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