Christmas meals out, buffets, picky bits… it’s a busy food month. But you can enjoy your favourites and stay in control — without restriction or perfection. Here are a few simple tools we use inside the 28-Day Kickstart(reply with “January” for info on our January kickstart):
Choose the lighter clues
Look for: baked, grilled, roasted, steamed, fresh. Lean protein = more satisfaction, fewer calories.
Be aware of the sneaky ones
Crispy, creamy, golden, bottomless, loaded → lovely… but they add up fast.
Credits & Debits (my go-to strategy)
Think of calories like a bank account. If you’re “spending” more in the evening… give yourself more “credit” earlier in the day. Example: If we’re eating with the kids later, I’ll keep my daytime meals high protein, high fibre and lower carb/ fat. It keeps me full and frees up more l for dinner. No restriction. No guilt. Just planning.
Walk the buffet first
Otherwise we end up with a plate full of “may as well” foods before the food we actually wanted.
Slow down & aim for “pretty good”
Not perfect. Not all-or-nothing. Just… in control.
The “Hell Yeah” rule
If it’s not a 10/10, leave it. Save your calories for the foods you really enjoy.
Maintenance is still progress
50% of yearly weight gain happens now. If you simply maintain in December, you’re winning.
If you want structure, support, personalised nutrition, and a plan that fits real life (especially this time of year), January Kickstart enrolment is open now.
If you want my Free Christmas Eating Out Guide, just message me with “eating out” and I’ll send it straight over.
Matt “kneed to get out more” Fruci