Keto Tips For The Holidays — Dr. Eric Westman

Uh oh, it's that time of year again where carbs are EVERYWHERE! Not sure how you'll survive? Here are some holiday pointers from resident expert Dr. Eric Westman. 🎄

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[ld]

I remember why I turned to keto in the first place and that makes me more committed. I am stronger than the sugary carbage frankinfood. This is my only body to live in and I am worth quality food.

[qfollowtheplan]

~I love the Keto way of life, carbs are not as interesting to me any longer, it just causes me discomfort anyway through bloating or heart burn or cramps. thank you for your tips, great soothing voice, interesting & helpful :)

[lauralauriault]

Reached goal, trying not to lose further, added carbs to steady, maintained 2 months...all new clothes, donated and gave bags away...

[debbieheine]

My Thanksgiving Holi-DAY turned into a Holi-3WEEKS. Up 7 pounds. Back on keto today.

[grannysquareswagonwheels]

This is good advice, I don't panic over unknown carbs in foods and such when I go to events, I eat as Keto as possible but knowing myself I can't let myself have a holiday off from Keto, I'm sure it would become a holiweek and then a holimonth etc. So for me the happy balance is I eat "dirty" keto when out and not worry about it but still stay away from the breads, and desserts that will trigger my old tastebuds.

[mimii]

This is my first holiday abstaining from carbs and sweets. Usually I'd go off my diet and indulge and suffer the consequences. I made it thru Thanksgiving by making a low carb dessert to enjoy after spending time with family. It helped a lot. I will try to do the same for Christmas. I wanted to bring a low carb dessert for my family to try but I don't like pushing my WOE on anyone although I feel my family would benefit from a Keto diet. Many of them feel that these illnesses and aches and pains are all a part of getting old and being on medication makes everything OK. I refuse to believe that!

[cleanintermittentfasting]

On my channel, I champion staying clean and abstinent, daily. Like many of my subs and clients, I'm a recovering food addict. This permission slip to eat carbs disappointed me. Sigh.... one bite of sugar could take an addict to a place where who knows the consequences. One bite of sugar is too much, and a thousand bites is never enough. Sarah

[missjoycefox]

I wish I could just eat small amounts of carbs. Unfortunately, one bite and it triggers a binge. If I don’t succumb to the extreme urge to binge I am miserable just wanting to eat more. I am on KETO maintenance since April 2017 and not having but a few bites or cheat meals making my day life miserable...

[sarahaugustine]

Great advice. Personally, I will stick to my way of eating and enjoy the turkey, ham and other low-carb dishes. I feel better when I do so. Have a fantastic Christmas Dr. Westman.

[lynnmrie]

Happy holidays Dr Westman!  You always give the best advice! Hope you and yours have a great holi-DAY!

[marisa]

I'm in weight maintenance and have used Keto to control my IBS for the last 18 months. I do give myself permission to enjoy traditional foods on special occassions, which are holidays, birthdays, and my wedding anniversary only. It's not Sunday dinner every Sunday or even date night. Fortunately for me, I can't stray for long because if I do more than 1-2 days, my IBS is always there to immediately get me back on track, with a vengeance!

[anngenaske]

I am so grateful for the rich, fatty foods that are now on my plate I really don't crave carbs anymore. The only exception is perhaps desserts, especially as I am not a fan of artificial sweeteners. But for the times I do want a you heard of Adapt Your Life? Excellent!

[TheRoadtoHealth]

When you allow carbs, you miss them. When you miss carbs, you eat them. We don't miss what we aren't eating. If you really want to make it through the holidays, focus on eating the healthy foods you do like. And put your health first, bring the snacks you like so you have something to eat if you are not sure about the desserts that will be available. Your friends and family want to see you, Not see you eat.

[naseemahallyson]

Hi Dr Westman.. you are one of the most amazing persons present in this world at this time of need .. thank you .. have a blesed and safe holiday season.. lotsa love from a very hot summers day in Johannesburg South Africa xxx..

[weeb]

Appreciate the encouragement. I have been doing Keto and intermittent fasting since Oct 26, 2018. To date have lost 52 lbs. I have been very by the book but planned to make a small keto friendly version of pumpkin pie for myself and enjoy eating it. Most everything else I am cooking will be Keto friendly. My other household persons are not Keto nor will I restrict them to follow my Keto plan. The area I will likely transgress is in terms of veggie amounts. I will relax the 20 grams for that day only but still hope to by pass sugar and bread.

[bambukouk]

It's not the craving that is the problem (at least for me)...
The biggest problem is social pressure from people who do not have a clue about what I am doing :-)
but, I am getting better at saying - no thank you
and if they are offended - it's their problem...

[helenguilford]

Good advice. Thank you! Happy Holidays!

[cynthiawest]

I have Fibromyalgia and Thanksgiving put me in the bed for a week. I'm back eating keto and plan to eat this way for the rest of my life.

[jameslester]

Good advice! I recently came back from a 10 night cruise. First let me say I'm fat adapted. I had wine every night with dinner and had several deserts. One night i had pumpkin pie. I did not eat the crust. Long story short, when I returned home, I was still in ketosis and had lost 1/2 pound. You can do it if you are conservative with your choices and give yourself permission to have a "little".

[shelly]

Just stick to an all meat plate. Works great for me. Merry Christmas, everyone!