114. Enjoy Christmas Without Overeating

25/12/2025 11 min
114. Enjoy Christmas Without Overeating

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Merry Christmas, friend! 🎄Today’s episode is your calm, grounded reminder that the holidays do not have to be a food free-for-all. If you’ve ever walked into a Christmas gathering and immediately scanned the dessert table before you even said hello… same. You're human, you're normal, and you’re culturally trained to think “food = fun.”But it doesn’t have to run the show anymore.In this episode, we’re breaking the holiday food spell and learning how to enjoy Christmas without overeating, numbing out, or abandoning yourself in the name of “festive fun.” You’ll learn:✨ Why holiday culture wires us to overeat✨ How to gently separate “holiday joy” from “holiday food”✨ The 3 non-food pleasures your brain tends to ignoreEmotional pleasure (connection)Sensory pleasure (lights, coziness, music)Memory-making pleasure✨ The difference between savoring and numbing✨ Tiny examples of holiday presence you can use today✨ How to enjoy the food you love — without making it the main eventThis is your invitation to make Christmas feel good in your body, not just festive on your plate. Presence is the real luxury. Food is optional.Mentioned in this episode:⭐ Download the free Habit Tracker so your habits actually stick → www.sugarfreemd.com/habitsFree 2-Pound Plan Call!Want to jump start your weight loss? Schedule a free call where Dr. Stacy Heimburger will work with you to create a personalized plan to lose 2 pounds in one week, factoring in your unique circumstances, challenges, and aspirations. Schedule now! www.sugarfreemd.com/2poundThis episode was produced by The Podcast Teacher: www.ThePodcastTeacher.com.