12/19/2025
It’s an all-too-common scenario: You’re committed to healthy habits… then the holidays hit. Treat trays, cocktails, and appetizers you feel rude turning down – sound familiar?
So, how do you enjoy the season without derailing your goals?
Medcan dietitian and nutrition lead for Medcan’s Weight Management program, Christine Melanson, has one simple piece of advice: “Use your values to guide your choices.”
This approach helps you make decisions that feel natural, while still savoring the season. Her top three strategies:
✅ Be mindful: Choose the traditions or foods you truly value and skip the ones that aren’t as meaningful.
✅ Make smart adjustments: Opt for smaller portions of your holiday favourites and plan ahead using the go-to strategies that work best for you.
✅ Set realistic goals: Rather than abandoning your goals altogether, adjust them so they are realistic and manageable for you.
In our latest Insights article, Christine breaks down each tactic and shares practical tips for making value-centered choices this season – and into the new year! Tap the link in bio to access the article.