Holidays and Food · 🧬Dr G&Amy Functional Medicine

Holidays and Food

There’s a lot of tradition, a lot of emotion, and a lot of opportunities to say, “I’ll just deal with it later.” That’s usually when things start to slide—not because of one meal, but because the rules disappear.

For me, staying in control means keeping a couple of simple, non-negotiables.

No gluten.

No white sugar.

Do some exercise.

If you carb up, make up for it.

Those rules actually make the holidays easier. Fewer decisions. Less inflammation. No mental negotiation at every meal.

Within those rules, there’s still flexibility. I can enjoy food. I can choose the meals that actually matter. I just don’t let everything turn into a free-for-all.

This isn’t about being strict. It’s about not losing momentum.

When you keep a few rules in place, you don’t need willpower all day long. You just follow the framework and move on.

Health isn’t won or lost between Christmas and New Year’s. It’s about what you come back to.

Stay in control.

Keep your rules.

Enjoy the holidays without paying for them later.

And if you’re trying to figure out your own rules this season, you’re not alone. In here, we’re here for you—anytime.

— Dr. G

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