Proffee & Chaos

Surviving Holiday Chaos: Weight Gain Myths, Triggers, and Why "I'll Start in January" Always Backfires


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If the holidays make you panic about gaining weight, this video is for you. Jamie is talking about holiday eating, weight gain fear, emotional triggers, family comments, and how to stay grounded without restricting, avoiding food, or starting the shame spiral again.

Here's the truth: Most people gain 1–3 lbs between October and New Year's, not the 10–20 lbs you may fear. So if you've struggled with regain or "holiday binge season," the issue isn't the food… it's the all-or-nothing mindset around the food.

In this episode, Jamie walks you through:

  • How to enjoy holiday meals without losing progress

  • How fear + guilt can trigger binge eating and secret snacking

  • Why restriction backfires (especially post-op + on GLP-1s)

  • How to actually choose what you want and feel satisfied

  • How to set boundaries with family's food & body comments

  • Why maintenance is a valid goal this season

  • And how to step into the holidays with confidence and calm

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☕️ Until Next Week…

Make sure you check out the resources below, they're designed to help you stay supported, confident, and consistent between episodes!

💕 Free Resources

Free Bariatric Bites Recipe Guide Your go-to for quick, protein-packed meals and snacks that actually taste good. Click here to download

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Proffee & ChaosBy Jamie Mills