Eat Well Through the Silly Season: A Simple, No-Stress Guide

Dec 8, 2025

The silly season can be such a beautiful blur — long lunches, festive drinks, last-minute catch-ups, and a fridge that always seems to be full of “just one more thing.” It’s fun… but it can also leave you feeling a bit overdone by the time January rolls around.

I’m a big believer that food is meant to be enjoyed, especially during this time of year. But there are simple ways to support your body so you still feel energised, steady, and good in yourself — without missing out on the joy.

This guide isn’t about restriction or rules. It’s about small, doable shifts that make a big difference, so you can move through the season feeling nourished, not overwhelmed.

🎯 1. Set the Tone, Not the Rules

Instead of strict “I won’t eat ___” rules, set simple intentions:

“I want to feel energised.”
“I want to enjoy social food without the slump.”
“I’ll choose what’s worth it.”

Intentions guide choices without guilt.

🥗 2. Use the ‘Plate Check’ Trick

At any event, before filling your plate, pause for 2 seconds.
Look at what’s available and choose consciously, not reactively.

Aim for:

½ veggies or salad
¼ protein (meat, fish, tofu, eggs)
¼ carbs you actually love

This stops mindless over-stacking.

🍹 3. Drink Smart, Not Less

You don’t need to cut alcohol entirely — just be strategic.

Start each drink with a big glass of water first (most people skip this).
Choose long drinks (spritzes, soda-water mixes) over heavy, sugary ones.
Stick to one type of alcohol to avoid the dreaded combo hangover.

Hydrate before you dehydrate.

🍽️ 4. Slow Down: The 7-Minute Rule

After your first plate, wait 7 minutes before going back for more.
Your fullness cues need time to catch up — this little pause prevents overeating without any effort.

🍬 5. Choose the Treats You Truly Care About

Pick your indulgences with intention:

If you adore Christmas pudding — have the Christmas Pudding.
If you don’t care about store-bought mince pies — skip them.

Prioritise joy, not autopilot treats.

⏳ 6. Don’t Let Long Gaps Lead to Overeating

During chaotic days, people forget to eat, then arrive at gatherings ravenous.

Fix:
Eat something small but nourishing before you go — a boiled egg, Greek yoghurt, one of our salted caramel bites, a piece of fruit, hummus + carrots.

It prevents the “I accidentally inhaled 900 canapés” effect.

🥦 7. Add Before You Remove

If you’re not feeling great, don’t restrict — add nourishment:

Add a big salad to lunch.
Add a piece of fruit in the afternoon.
Add water first thing in the morning.
Add a veggie to your dinner plate.

Adding in goodness naturally crowds out the rest.

🚶 8. Go for the Walk

Post-meal walks are magic:

A 10–20 minute stroll stabilises blood sugar
Beats bloating
Helps digestion
Clears the head

Invite someone — it turns into a social moment.

🐢 9. Keep Your Weekdays Normal

You don’t need to “be good”. Just keep your normal rhythm between events:

Eat real meals (avoid the processed stuff)
Prioritise water
Don’t skip breakfast
Squeeze in movement

This anchors your body despite the social chaos.

☀️ 10. Practice Gentle Self-Talk

The silly season is meant to be enjoyed. If you overdo it one day, simply reset at the next meal — no guilt spiral necessary.

Remember, the silly season is meant to be enjoyed — and you deserve to feel good through it, not just after it’s over. These little hacks aren’t about perfection; they’re simply tools to help you stay connected to your body, choose what actually feels good, and still enjoy all the festive bits that make this time of year special.

Be kind to yourself, choose the things you truly love, and trust that one meal — or one day — never defines your wellbeing.

Here’s to feeling grounded, nourished, and joyful all the way through.

Love Til x