Sleigh Your Goals: Healthy Holiday Habits to Keep You on Track

Maintain Your Momentum: Weight Loss Tips for the Festive Season

The holidays are a time for celebration, connection, and often… a whole lot of tempting food. From festive cocktails to sugary desserts and endless buffets, it’s easy to feel like your weight-loss goals are in jeopardy. But staying on track doesn’t mean missing out, it simply means being intentional.

Here are simple, realistic strategies to help you enjoy the season without derailing your progress:

1. Prioritize High-Protein Foods First

Protein is your best friend during the holidays. Why?

• It helps you feel fuller, longer.

• It stabilizes blood sugar, reducing cravings.

• It supports muscle maintenance & boosts metabolism, especially if you’re active.

  
  

Holiday strategy: Fill at least half your plate with lean protein: think turkey, chicken, fish, eggs, Greek yogurt, or plant-based options like tofu or beans. Hitting your protein target early in the day also sets you up for success when the evening celebrations roll around.

2. Limit High-Sugar Foods Without Feeling Deprived

Let's be real, Thanksgiving is NOT Thanksgiving without some pumpkin pie!

You don’t need to eliminate holiday treats entirely, just be selective and mindful.

• Choose what you really want instead of snacking mindlessly.

• Enjoy small portions slowly and intentionally.

• Balance sweets with protein or fiber to minimize blood sugar spikes.

  
  

A helpful mindset: Instead of “I can’t have that,” try “I’ll choose my favorites and savor them.” This reduces guilt and prevents the all-or-nothing thinking that often leads to overeating.

3. Avoid Drinking Your Calories

Holiday beverages are sneaky. A single creamy cocktail, sugary punch, or specialty coffee drink can have more calories than a full meal. Liquid calories don’t fill you up, so you end up consuming much more without even realizing it.

Smarter choices:

• Choose water, sparkling water or unsweetened teas between meals.

• If drinking a specialty latte or coffee, use sugar free syrups or half of the typical syrup amount

• If you’re drinking alcohol, skip the sugary mixers.

Go for a “skinny” cocktail instead, something simple like:

• Vodka + soda water + unsweetened cranberry juice + fresh lime

• Holiday mule: vodka + diet ginger beer + fresh lime + fresh cranberries

• These are refreshing, lower in calories, and won’t spike your blood sugar the way sugary syrups and juices do.

  
  

Supporting Your Holiday Goals With Peptides

If you're currently using peptides as part of your wellness or weight-management plan, the holidays are actually a great time to stay consistent. Peptides can help support appetite regulation, stabilize blood sugar, and reduce cravings, but they work best when combined with intentional habits like prioritizing protein, limiting sugar, and sticking to an exercise regimen.

Tips for staying on track if you’re using peptides:

• Stay consistent with your dosing schedule. Travel and holiday events can throw off routines, so set reminders to avoid missed doses.

• Use your reduced cravings to your advantage. Many people find it easier to turn down high-sugar treats or alcohol while on peptides, listen to those cues and stop eating when you're satisfied.

• Focus on nourishing foods. Peptides help regulate appetite, but you still need adequate protein to boost metabolism and support fat loss.

• Stay hydrated. Proper hydration helps regulate appetite and supports digestion, especially if your peptide causes mild nausea or reduced appetite.

• Keep moving! Shoot for at least 30 minutes of movement a day during the holidays to boost your metabolism, reduce stress, and help balance out those festive treats.

Looking for a little extra appetite control this season?

Valessia (cagrilinitide) is an amylin analogue that helps regulate hunger and enhance fullness. Valessia can be combined with GLP-1 receptor agonists like Tirzepatide to enhance appetite control and support greater weight loss, making it a promising option for those looking to stay on track during the holiday season.

Interested in starting Valessia? Head to www.arvirtualhealth.com and book your free consultation

💚❤️ Stay tuned to our social medica pages and watch your emails for some incredible holiday deals just right around the corner!

Happy Holidays from your team at AR Health!

Disclaimer: The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, is for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.