3218: The Christmas Survival Guide: 12 Tips to Keep You Feeling Your Best by Sophie Szczudlo with Ideal Nutrition

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🗓️ 10 December 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3218: Sophie Szczudlo shares twelve practical strategies to help you enjoy the festive season without sabotaging your health goals. From mastering mindful eating to managing alcohol intake and embracing guilt-free indulgence, her tips make it easier to stay energized, nourished, and in control during the most tempting time of year. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/the-christmas-survival-guide/ Quotes to ponder: "Turning up to a party hungry means you’re more likely to over-indulge on energy-dense party foods." "Eating in moderation means to eat healthy nutritious foods most of the time and to be able to indulge in pleasurable foods without any guilt on special occasions." "It’s important to treat yourself from time to time and Christmas is a perfect opportunity." Episode references: NHMRC Alcohol Guidelines: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health-advice/alcohol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Health Daily, the Christmas Survival Guide, 12 tips to keep you feeling your best,
0:07.6	by Sophie Schuddyhu with idealnutrition.com.aU. And I'm your host and narrator, Dr. Neil Malik.
0:14.5	Hey there, happy middle of the week Wednesday and welcome back to Optimal Health Daily,
0:18.9	where I simply read to you from the best health and fitness
0:21.5	blogs for free. And then on Wednesdays, I like to share a little bit of inspiration with you.
0:27.1	And since today's Wednesday, here we go. Quote,
0:30.5	It isn't the great big pleasures that count the most. It's making a great deal of the little
0:36.3	ones. Gene Webster. All right, and with
0:40.0	that, let's get right to today's post and start optimizing your life.
0:48.0	The Christmas Survival Guide, 12 Tips to Keep You Feeling Your Best, by Sophie Shkudihu withidealutrition.com.au.
0:57.8	Many Australians will admit to letting the belt buckle hole stretch further during the festive season
1:03.4	as they celebrate the end of another year with loved ones.
1:07.0	During Christmas and New Year, food and alcohol are in abundance,
1:10.5	and with so much temptation,
1:12.3	it can be hard to maintain that summer body you've worked hard for. This blog provides 12
1:17.3	hot tips to help you get through this food and booze frenzy.
1:21.8	1. Fuel up with a wholesome breakfast. As chaotic as Christmas morning can be,
1:28.0	skipping breakfast is something that needs to be avoided.
1:31.2	Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day
1:33.8	as it helps to break the overnight fast.
1:37.8	Incorporating fibrant to your breakfast
1:39.6	will help you to feel fuller for longer
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