Hi friends! The Holidays are upon us, what an exciting time! For some of us this means “Yikes, I have to be around all that food and try to resist gaining another 10 lbs. in a month’s time.”

Well, make this year different. Make this year about family and friends. Focus on the true meaning of Thanksgiving, Christmas and the New Year (whatever the true meaning is to you). Food is not the true meaning, your health is more important!

I am in no way saying not to enjoy the food, but try to eat smaller portions, take your time and enjoy the experience. There are many ways to survive the Holidays on Medifast. Some of you are just beginning and need to stay on the 5&1 program religiously, have some turkey with steamed veggies and a nice salad, leave the stuffing and mashed potatoes for another year when you are in maintenance and more in control of your diet.

I have used the Cream of Chicken Soup over chicken and turkey before, beats having fattening gravy. Just think of how proud you will feel the next morning knowing that you stayed on track! Medifast also has a Holiday Survival Guide in the downloads. There are recipes and strategies to help you…