The festive season often brings anxieties about weight and eating, a pressure that can feel particularly intense for individuals using Mounjaro. Many worry that enjoying traditional holiday feasts might negate their progress or lead to discomfort. However, experts from digital healthcare provider ZAVA offer a simple, stress-free strategy to navigate Christmas Day meals without guilt or unwellness, allowing for joyful indulgence.

Dr. Crystal Wyllie at ZAVA suggests implementing a 16/8 intermittent fasting window prior to the main festive meal. This gentle approach involves fasting for 16 hours and consuming food within an eight-hour window, which is manageable with careful timing. For instance, if Christmas lunch is at 12 pm, one should stop eating by 8 pm the night before, allowing for an early Christmas Eve dinner and avoiding late-night snacks. Adjustments can be made for later lunch times, such as stopping by 9 pm for a 1 pm lunch or 10 pm for a 2 pm lunch.

Dr. Wyllie emphasizes that fasting should not feel punitive. If one experiences low energy or dizziness, the fasting window can be shortened to 14/10 or even 12/12, with a light breakfast like bread or yogurt. This strategy works by reducing