Hi, my dears! As a fellow traveler on this beautiful, sometimes challenging, journey toward better health, I know the anxiety that can creep in as the Thanksgiving holidays approach. It’s supposed to be a time of warmth, connection, and joy, but for those of us who have worked hard to lose weight, it can feel like a minefield of mashed potatoes and well-meaning, yet intrusive, questions.
My goal for you this season is simple: Less Stress, More Thanks.
You deserve to enjoy the holiday without sacrificing your progress or your peace of mind. Let’s prepare our hearts, our plates, and our conversation starters so we can truly savor the day.
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🦃 The Table Talk: Navigating Personal Questions About Your Health
“You look amazing. You’ve lost so much weight! Are you taking one of those shots?”
The sudden attention on your body and health can be jarring, especially from people you haven’t seen in a while. Here are a few scripts for handling those comments—including the ones about GLP-1 medications—with grace and confidence. Remember, your personal health journey is yours alone.
For Questions About Your Weight or Appearance:
- The Redirect: “Thank you! I’ve been focusing on feeling stronger and healthier lately. What have you been up to this year?”
- The Short & Sweet: “It’s been a great year for my health, and I’m really happy. Now, tell me about your new job!”
For Questions About GLP-1s (Zepbound, Mounjaro, Ozempic, etc.):
Disclosing whether or not you use a GLP-1 medication is a deeply personal choice, and there is absolutely no right or wrong answer. You should only share what you are 100% comfortable with.
1. The Private Option (Setting a Boundary):
“I appreciate you asking, but I prefer to keep my medical details private. I’m just grateful for how good I feel.”
2. The Direct and Positive Option (Affirming Your Choice):
“Yes, I am, and it has been a very beneficial tool on my health journey. It has helped me reset my relationship with food and focus on overall wellness.”
3. The General Health Focus Option:
“I’m working with my doctor to find the best tools for my long-term health, and I’m feeling fantastic. It’s been a game-changer!”
Choose the script that empowers you the most. Your journey doesn’t require a public explanation.
Encouragement Group Members: You did you see this related article/discussion earlier this year? It’s rude to ask if someone is taking Ozempic. Here’s why.
😋 Food Freedom: Ditching the “Cheating” Mindset
If you’ve followed my blog (and my thoughts on Zepbound & Junk Food), you know I’m passionate about removing judgment from our plates.
One day of enjoying rich, traditional, and meaningful food is not a moral failure. It’s not “cheating.” Cheating implies you’ve done something wrong, and you haven’t!
I encourage you to adopt a “break period” mindset.
My 3-Step Strategy for Conscious Indulgence:
- Prioritize Your Plate: Don’t graze mindlessly. When you sit down, load your plate with the things you truly want. Start with protein (Turkey!) and fiber (veggies). Then, choose a small serving of the one or two high-carb, must-have items (Grandma’s secret stuffing? Yes, please!). Skip the things you don’t even care about, like the basic bread rolls.
- Savor Every Bite: Eat slowly. Put your fork down between bites. With medications like GLP-1s, your satiety signals are stronger—pay attention to them! Stop when you are satisfied, not when you are stuffed.
- The Thanksgiving Break Period: Grant yourself permission for this break period. Know that you will get right back to your routine the very next day. A break is part of a sustainable plan; a failure spiral is not. Let go of the guilt before it even starts.
🫢 Bloating Buster: My Secret Weapon for Digestion
Let’s face it: huge holiday meals packed with protein, carbs, and fats can leave even the best of us feeling like we swallowed a balloon. Bloating is uncomfortable, and it’s often a sign that our digestive system is struggling to break down that complex food load all at once.
This is where I lean heavily on a tool I’ve used for a while: BIOptimizer MassZymes.
Use code: “Queen”
MassZymes is a powerful, full-spectrum digestive enzyme blend. Enzymes are crucial for breaking down protein, fats, and carbs into smaller molecules that your body can actually absorb. By taking a digestive enzyme with a big, rich meal like Thanksgiving dinner, you are essentially giving your stomach a much-needed assistant.
For me, taking MassZymes before a large meal significantly helps reduce that heavy, uncomfortable feeling, minimizing post-meal bloat and ensuring my body gets the most nutrients out of the food I eat.
💖 A Final Word of Compassion
This holiday season, remember to extend the same kindness to yourself that you would to a dear friend. Your health journey is a marathon, not a sprint, and one wonderful day of food and family will not define your success.
Focus on gratitude, connection, and joy. You’ve got this, Eizabeth!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Disclaimers: Friends, I am not a medical professional, nor do I pretend to be one on the internet. This information is for educational purposes only, gathered from trusted sources and my personal experiences. Always consult with your healthcare provider before making any changes to your medication or lifestyle. This post has links included that are affiliate links. Countess of Shopping & her furbabies will be compensated when you make a purchase by clicking through the links at no cost to you. This post is sponsored by BIOptimizers.
