Whether it is your first keto Christmas or your fourth, staying keto over Christmas is a commitment that requires some careful planning. 

Please, do not try and ‘figure it out!

I promise you this is where people fall short and end up undoing their hard work! The key is to set yourself up for success, and I will give you a few tips to help you do this.

Your goals matter…

Write down your keto goals for the holiday season and how you will achieve them. These goals could be to regulate blood sugar, be healthy enough to play with your nieces and nephews, avoid having to experience the keto flu again if you have to restart your diet, or have the energy you need to feel well. Whatever your goals are, write them down and keep them where you can see or access them easily!

Improvise with keto recipes

Look for keto versions of your favorite holiday meals, snacks, or desserts. In 2022, you can find the keto version of absolutely anything online. Find these keto recipes and prepare by purchasing ingredients or spices if you need to. Test them out in your free time because some aren’t what you’d expect, and some will be better!

Bring a keto dish!

There will be office parties, potlucks, and get-togethers you’ll attend. Bring a dish with you. Even if it’s an appetizer or a snack, you’ll be guaranteed something to eat and less tempted to indulge in something that is not keto. 

Planning makes keto perfect!

Plan ahead, always. If your office is attending a restaurant for a holiday get-together, read the menu online and know what you will order. Make a decision that you will not, under any circumstances, reach for that tower of Christmas cookies and throw away all the hard work you’ve put in for 3 minutes of cookie pleasure. 

Staying keto over Christmas does not have to be a big task. It’s not something you HAVE to do; it’s a part of a long-term goal you want to achieve. 

When in doubt, pack one of the peppermint fat bombs (in case of Keto emergency!)

Focus on what is important

Eating is social, but it’s not the only thing you will do over Christmas. Enjoy seeing friends and family, talk about your goals and how good you feel, and let others be proud and inspired by your achievements. Your Keto strategy should exist, but it shouldn’t take up too much space in your thoughts, or you may think of all you can’t have instead of all you do have!

Give yourself the gift of health with Keto over Christmas

More than anything, remember that you are putting yourself first and taking care of your mind and body. Prioritizing your health is a task you should be proud of and want to do well. This Christmas can be a reminder of how far you’ve come and an inspiration to others that they can achieve their goals and live their best life along with you. 

Staying keto over Christmas will take some planning, and I believe in you!

Amy XO

p.s. Make sure you’ve downloaded my Keto Guide to help YOU get started (or restart) on your Keto Journey

p.p.s. Here is a blog on my Top 10 Tips to Succeed on Keto!