The Holidays are for baking and I LOVE the tip of not enjoying the treats until it's really time to enjoy them. It's tough, but it CAN be done!!! You are one determined woman and I love that about you and I'm encouraged by you! XoXo, Tiffany
Tracy - This video revisited again this year. As always you give me the tools and pep talk to keep me on track going into the holiday season 🇦🇺☕️🎄 A big THANK YOU - your voice is my voice of reason the whole year🌹🌹🌹🌹
Great video Tracey! I too strive to be a clean eater. I also am someone who must adhere to certain dietary restrictions that I know I can not stray away from, without causing myself a lot of trouble. Even after 30 years of getting sugar out of my diet at home, If I eat even a small amount of refined sugar or refined and simple carbohydrates I end of having to battle sugar cravings for days! A year ago I discovered I am gluten and wheat intolerant with a genetic predisposition for the Celiac disease. For years I have been a vegetarian because I do not digest meat well at all and I have an anaphylactic allergy response to some foods as well. Thus for me, indulging for a special occasion comes at too high a cost. I have decided that I am worth more than that so here is what I am doing for this year's holidays : I am Canadian, our Thanks Giving day is in early October, for which, I made a pumpkin pie without sugar, wheat, or dairy or typical shortening or lard using coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut milk, some pure Canadian Maple Syrup, and tofu and white chia seeds to make up for the bulk and thickening usually provided from sugar. It was superb, with a tasty, plenty sweet and velvety filling and a light flaky tender crust. ....For Christmas, I am not baking anything, other than perhaps a sugarless, almond-flour pound cake to put into a blackberry trifle for Christmas Dinner. Or maybe I'll just make the trifle without cake altogether. Who's to say trifle has to have cake in it? Why not make my own traditions? ......As for social gatherings in the Christmas season, I am taking savory hors-d'oeuvres or dishes that I love, so I know there will be food for me to eat as well as to share. I find that my food gets gobbled up quickly at parties by non-vegetarians and otherwise typical North American eaters alike so I set aside a portion for myself separate from the plate that I put out on the buffet........Over the years I have changed my mindset about what is "treat" and indulgent worthy special-occasion food. For me sugar and junk food are not treats, they are addictive substances with no nutrients what so ever. I feel that when I eat these things that I am not respecting myself or the hard work I have put into recovering my health. I remind myself that I am not missing out on anything. Instead, I look forward to having the foods that I have deemed as occasionally indulgent safe for my body. My special occasion treats are various cheeses, and small amounts of whole natural sugar like dates, honey, maple syrup. coconut sugar, or fruits that are not in season or found in my area often and (gluten-free) flours like brown rice flour, and nut flours. In everyday life, fruit is my sugar and vegetables and gluten-free whole grains replace refined carbohydrates.... I agree with you Tracey that planning ahead can make anything achievable. I freeze wild blackberries in summer to use in winter. I can't think of any treat better than eating fresh tasting sweet blackberries, a reminder of summer, on a grey, rainy day in December or January!
I have lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks by doing a 16/8 intermittent fast & working out in a fasted state. Haven't changed my bad eating habits so that's next but giving your body a break has worked really well for me and I feel GREAT!!!! LOVE ALL your vids grlfrnd😊😊😊
Thank you so much, for thinking of EVERYTHING, Tracy. I look forward every morning to see if you have posted a new video. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!
This is fantastic!! I so agree with all you said, Tracy. I don't do intermittent fasting, because what I do works great for me, which is good healthy eating with lots of exercise. And I always tell myself 'Nothing tastes as good as thin feels lol.' It really works for me!! Love you and your snaps so much. Btw, love what you said recently about appreciating every safe healthy day we have. Amen, sister =)
Oh my gosh--Love Love Love your Christmas series. This one spoke to me- you are the best. So motivating but not Preechy. Haha don’t even know if that is a word. Love you and your channel. Have a great day.
Tracy, I found your channel a few days ago and I’ve been binge watching your channel since then! I love all the tips that you give, especially the ´Classy Lady’ one, would love more of these ! Thanks for all the awesome videos xx Love from Montreal
Thank you for all your wonderful healthy eating ideas. I like intermittent fasting and am working towards 18 hrs. Your video rang true to me and I felt like you were speaking to me. Keep passing along your healthy ways because you are inspirational.
Thank you so much Tracy! I'll adopt your tips gladly. I am overweight and can't exercise too much at the moment, but this gave me hope 😊😘. Love your work.
Hi Tracy! Thank you for yet another awesome video. I know you have a plan for your upcoming videos, but would you be willing to film a video on your holiday makeup looks and do a tutorial from start to finish? I’d love to see that because your makeup always looks so great! Thank you!
Thanks so very much for sharing all of your tips with us. I appreciate that you are such a straight shooter and make us accountable for what we do with food and otherwise. Because of your videos.....I am trying to be a better planner and I know I can only benefit from it!
I do intermittent fasting on the weekends and get three workouts a week. I am a vegan, so I naturally eat very clean whole foods. All this helps me to keep my weight. Great that you are so disciplined, it is unfortunately not a virtue many practice these days. Great videos! Keep up the good work!
I love you! Such a great video and fantastic advice. Having a plan is key! And I love how you said to focus more on people than food. That is so important and what it's all about. You are an inspiration in so many ways, Tracy. Xo
I am a Lifetime Weight Watcher and I have kept off 74 lbs. for 48 years. When you have goals and a strategy for the holidays you don't gain. I also try to make or take dishes to gatherings that I know I can eat and will satisfy me. I always make sure there is salad! :)
OMG I have a huge problem with sweets !!! I need to really start eating clean ... I admire your dedication to stay on track ...I'm mindless lol when it comes to sweets and now it shows on my rear end !! Haha your gorgeous girl !!
Sabrina Stovall Try starting your day with 1/2 juiced lemon, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp ginger powder and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon & a tiny dash of cayenne pepper in 6-7 oz of warm water. This should start to curb your sweet cravings. I used to have that problem too, but no longer! xo Patti
Have you tried FitVine? It’s a line of wine that is lower in sugars and carbs than typical wine. It still tastes wonderful though. For the party that my hubby and I are hosting this year, I’m going to make sure I have several bottles of this on hand. I want my friends that are being mindful of what they are consuming to be able to indulge a bit 😘
I get just as much info from Tracy’s Snapchats as I do from her TH-cam videos. She has me addicted. I check for her snaps several times a day. She is the only reason I have Snapchat. You will be happy you got a Snapchat account just to catch Tracy’s snaps. I especially love her early morning chats and when she snaps while cooking. She evens takes us in the shower with her. She is awesome. 😉❤️
I just discovered you about a week ago. I really enjoy your videos. You are so stylish and have great wisdom to share with all of us ladies. Keep up the great work! Do you have a video on how you wash your clothes?
Would you do a clean eating groceries hall and meal prep also add suplaments please . You awesome I love your style .Also what about receipt for the holidays please....❤❤❤❤
I love this Tracy! You are so right about knowing what your goals are and lining up your life accordingly. I had to laugh at "don't make eye contact with the food" :)
Another option for me is to do some of my clean eating at home before I go to the party (especially if I know that the food is going to be fried or there will be mostly foods I don't /can't eat). The bonus is that, when I'm there, it's not as hard for me to "resist" the desserts, since I'm not super hungry.
Hi Tracy! Could you please go further in depth about your clean eating? What you eat and don't eat. Also it would be great if you made a "what I eat in a day" video. You are great😍
Hi Sylvia! Clean eating is what I described in the video. A healthy macronutrient breakdown of wholesome food. Not packaged or processed food ... Healthy Protein, Healthy fats, Healthy carbs.
I really appreciate your videos. I tried the intermittent fasting today (only 14 hours). I have been very low energy all day. Will this go away if I stick with it? Or is this maybe not for me? Any advice is appreciated. I really enjoy your outlook, your great attitude and sense of humor. Thanks!
Hi Sarah! I do take a Probiotic, and I do take Digestive Enzymes. I am not sure if either supplement has the other in it. I don't believe that any have any antifungals, but it is possible. If you have a recommendation of one, please feel free to share.
Another great video Tracy! Thanks so much. I'm on my second week of clean eating and fasting, still going well. I also got the MCT oil like you recommended, does not have a bad taste at all, just need to get used to the texture. Question, if I want to incorporate a 3 day fast, do you recommend doing that right before the holiday or after?
Thanks for the update Bonny!! I will be reaching out to you Friday ... that will be he 2 week mark. I hope all is going well. Awesome that you have incorporated the MCT Oil!!! As for the FAST ... either/or is fine. It's really up to you. Doing it after, is great! It gives your body time to digest all the 'processed garbage' you've taken in. Once the food is digested, the gut has time to heal and regenerate. The downside is that it's very hard to do. We naturally crave bad food, after having a few days of it. You will go through some food hangover symptoms. If you choose to FAST prior, you would avoid most of these symptoms. If you go into a FAST after several days of say: clean eating + Intermittent Fasting ... your FAST will go much smoother!! Great Question!! We will be in tough Friday!!! Keep up the GREAT work!!
Another Amen to this video Tracy! I love intermittent fasting IT WORKS! I also hate going above my ideal weight. I go on a diet before the holiday season, and loose 4 to 5 lb. so when the holidays come I'm fluctuating within my weight rang. For me I live wheat free most of the time. I do not have a gluten problem, but I do notice that things with any kind of wheat or flower in exsess make my weight go up! Also when I consume lots of things with wheat my appetite increases! Because I know the holidays have lots of things like baked goods, stuffings, pastas, etc I know this means a few pounds will come on so better for me to loose them before all the fun begins.......LOL I also do the same as you and use intermittent fasting, and only indulge at the holiday events. This works for me. I say get a head start, and loose a few pounds before the season begins!
Thanks for sharing, Sandy! I prescribe to pretty much the same, and experience the same darn symptoms when I have wheat products in my diet. I am actually advised to have no YEAST whatsoever in my diet. Well, that pretty much eliminates EVERYTHING!!!
That's pretty much what I do. And another thing, at these parties when I do indulge, I always ask myself "Is this worth the calories?" If it tastes great, I say "Yes!" and I eat it guilt free. If it is just okay, and not as good as it looks, I discreetly don't eat it. We've all been there, we see a cake, pie, or treat that LOOKS amazing, but is just so-so. Don't was those precious calories on it! LOL
The Holidays are for baking and I LOVE the tip of not enjoying the treats until it's really time to enjoy them. It's tough, but it CAN be done!!! You are one determined woman and I love that about you and I'm encouraged by you! XoXo, Tiffany
You are so inspirational!!! I am on the 40 year plan (56). You are so correct, it is a daily choice. You rock, Tracy.
Tracy - This video revisited again this year. As always you give me the tools and pep talk to keep me on track going into the holiday season 🇦🇺☕️🎄 A big THANK YOU - your voice is my voice of reason the whole year🌹🌹🌹🌹
Great video Tracey! I too strive to be a clean eater. I also am someone who must adhere to certain dietary restrictions that I know I can not stray away from, without causing myself a lot of trouble. Even after 30 years of getting sugar out of my diet at home, If I eat even a small amount of refined sugar or refined and simple carbohydrates I end of having to battle sugar cravings for days! A year ago I discovered I am gluten and wheat intolerant with a genetic predisposition for the Celiac disease. For years I have been a vegetarian because I do not digest meat well at all and I have an anaphylactic allergy response to some foods as well. Thus for me, indulging for a special occasion comes at too high a cost. I have decided that I am worth more than that so here is what I am doing for this year's holidays : I am Canadian, our Thanks Giving day is in early October, for which, I made a pumpkin pie without sugar, wheat, or dairy or typical shortening or lard using coconut oil, coconut flour, coconut milk, some pure Canadian Maple Syrup, and tofu and white chia seeds to make up for the bulk and thickening usually provided from sugar. It was superb, with a tasty, plenty sweet and velvety filling and a light flaky tender crust. ....For Christmas, I am not baking anything, other than perhaps a sugarless, almond-flour pound cake to put into a blackberry trifle for Christmas Dinner. Or maybe I'll just make the trifle without cake altogether. Who's to say trifle has to have cake in it? Why not make my own traditions? ......As for social gatherings in the Christmas season, I am taking savory hors-d'oeuvres or dishes that I love, so I know there will be food for me to eat as well as to share. I find that my food gets gobbled up quickly at parties by non-vegetarians and otherwise typical North American eaters alike so I set aside a portion for myself separate from the plate that I put out on the buffet........Over the years I have changed my mindset about what is "treat" and indulgent worthy special-occasion food. For me sugar and junk food are not treats, they are addictive substances with no nutrients what so ever. I feel that when I eat these things that I am not respecting myself or the hard work I have put into recovering my health. I remind myself that I am not missing out on anything. Instead, I look forward to having the foods that I have deemed as occasionally indulgent safe for my body. My special occasion treats are various cheeses, and small amounts of whole natural sugar like dates, honey, maple syrup. coconut sugar, or fruits that are not in season or found in my area often and (gluten-free) flours like brown rice flour, and nut flours. In everyday life, fruit is my sugar and vegetables and gluten-free whole grains replace refined carbohydrates.... I agree with you Tracey that planning ahead can make anything achievable. I freeze wild blackberries in summer to use in winter. I can't think of any treat better than eating fresh tasting sweet blackberries, a reminder of summer, on a grey, rainy day in December or January!
I truly admire your willpower and it's something I need to work on
I need to work on willpower also.
I have lost 15 lbs in 6 weeks by doing a 16/8 intermittent fast & working out in a fasted state. Haven't changed my bad eating habits so that's next but giving your body a break has worked really well for me and I feel GREAT!!!! LOVE ALL your vids grlfrnd😊😊😊
Thank you so much, for thinking of EVERYTHING, Tracy. I look forward every morning to see if you have posted a new video. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!!!
This is fantastic!! I so agree with all you said, Tracy. I don't do intermittent fasting, because what I do works great for me, which is good healthy eating with lots of exercise. And I always tell myself 'Nothing tastes as good as thin feels lol.' It really works for me!! Love you and your snaps so much. Btw, love what you said recently about appreciating every safe healthy day we have. Amen, sister =)
Oh my gosh--Love Love Love your Christmas series. This one spoke to me- you are the best. So motivating but not Preechy. Haha don’t even know if that is a word. Love you and your channel. Have a great day.
Tracy, could you please make a What I eat in a day video?
Tracy, I found your channel a few days ago and I’ve been binge watching your channel since then! I love all the tips that you give, especially the ´Classy Lady’ one, would love more of these !
Thanks for all the awesome videos xx
Love from Montreal
Welcome and THANK YOU!!!
Thank you for all your wonderful healthy eating ideas. I like intermittent fasting and am working towards 18 hrs. Your video rang true to me and I felt like you were speaking to me. Keep passing along your healthy ways because you are inspirational.
Love your videos! Would you consider making one on hosting a holiday party? Thank you!
Thank you so much Tracy! I'll adopt your tips gladly. I am overweight and can't exercise too much at the moment, but this gave me hope 😊😘. Love your work.
Hi Tracy! Thank you for yet another awesome video. I know you have a plan for your upcoming videos, but would you be willing to film a video on your holiday makeup looks and do a tutorial from start to finish? I’d love to see that because your makeup always looks so great! Thank you!
Thanks so very much for sharing all of your tips with us. I appreciate that you are such a straight shooter and make us accountable for what we do with food and otherwise. Because of your videos.....I am trying to be a better planner and I know I can only benefit from it!
I do intermittent fasting on the weekends and get three workouts a week. I am a vegan, so I naturally eat very clean whole foods. All this helps me to keep my weight. Great that you are so disciplined, it is unfortunately not a virtue many practice these days. Great videos! Keep up the good work!
Love love love your diet planning! similar to mine. Thank you Tracey! Keep coming more videos!
I love you! Such a great video and fantastic advice. Having a plan is key! And I love how you said to focus more on people than food. That is so important and what it's all about. You are an inspiration in so many ways, Tracy. Xo
Tracy I LOVE your hair! Would love a video on how you style it! After the holidays maybe?😊
Tracy, I appreciate so much that you have shared with us how you manage holidays. You have included lots of helpful tips. Thank you!
I love your content. You are so motivating. I always look forward to your videos 😃
Great advise with a little humor on the side😃excellent video.
You have amazing control. Great advice. Love your advice.
I am a Lifetime Weight Watcher and I have kept off 74 lbs. for 48 years. When you have goals and a strategy for the holidays you don't gain. I also try to make or take dishes to gatherings that I know I can eat and will satisfy me. I always make sure there is salad! :)
awesome video! Very inspiring! Thanks, Tracy!
This is a great video, Tracy ! Very helpful tips Thank you ! Are you planing to make more of these on healthy living and diet?
OMG I have a huge problem with sweets !!! I need to really start eating clean ... I admire your dedication to stay on track ...I'm mindless lol when it comes to sweets and now it shows on my rear end !! Haha your gorgeous girl !!
Sabrina Stovall Try starting your day with 1/2 juiced lemon, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp ginger powder and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon & a tiny dash of cayenne pepper in 6-7 oz of warm water. This should start to curb your sweet cravings. I used to have that problem too, but no longer! xo Patti
Thank you Tracy! Great ideas. You are so inspiring!
Have you tried FitVine? It’s a line of wine that is lower in sugars and carbs than typical wine. It still tastes wonderful though. For the party that my hubby and I are hosting this year, I’m going to make sure I have several bottles of this on hand. I want my friends that are being mindful of what they are consuming to be able to indulge a bit 😘
Never heard of this. Thank you!
Pride In Photos Beauty Channel you will love it! You can’t taste a difference! 😉
Rachel Weaver you’ll love it! It’s pretty much all I drink now. My favorite (for this time of year) is their Cabernet . They are all good tho! 🥂
Sheila, I have not! I will have to check it out. I'm assuming it is just as tasty. Thanks for sharing.
Tracy Hensel it’s SO yummy. 🤗
Love it as always Tracy! I’m thinking of getting Snapchat just bc of you!!!
Thank you! hope you do!!
I get just as much info from Tracy’s Snapchats as I do from her TH-cam videos. She has me addicted. I check for her snaps several times a day. She is the only reason I have Snapchat. You will be happy you got a Snapchat account just to catch Tracy’s snaps. I especially love her early morning chats and when she snaps while cooking. She evens takes us in the shower with her. She is awesome. 😉❤️
Absolutely love your videos.
I just discovered you about a week ago. I really enjoy your videos. You are so stylish and have great wisdom to share with all of us ladies. Keep up the great work!
Do you have a video on how you wash your clothes?
Thank you! I do not ... but I often do show laundry info on Snapchat!!
Would you do a clean eating groceries hall and meal prep also add suplaments please . You awesome I love your style .Also what about receipt for the holidays please....❤❤❤❤
I love this Tracy! You are so right about knowing what your goals are and lining up your life accordingly. I had to laugh at "don't make eye contact with the food" :)
Thanks Jennifer! Yes, I have learned the hard way .... keep your eyes off the Cheesecake!!! lol
Loved this video Tracy! Very helpful!
Please do a what I eat in a day video. Thank you
I just love these videos!!!
Another option for me is to do some of my clean eating at home before I go to the party (especially if I know that the food is going to be fried or there will be mostly foods I don't /can't eat). The bonus is that, when I'm there, it's not as hard for me to "resist" the desserts, since I'm not super hungry.
Rebecca, that is awesome!!! Unfortunately that doesn't work for me. I still want the darn food ... whether I am hungry or not!!! Oh the Struggles!!!
Tracy Haha! You're the best!
Love all your advice.
Tracy,I'd love to see a "plan with me" style of video from you :D
Love this series!
Hi Tracy! Could you please go further in depth about your clean eating? What you eat and don't eat. Also it would be great if you made a "what I eat in a day" video. You are great😍
thank you Tracy for another great video, I am wondering what is your definition of "clean" eating?
Hi Sylvia! Clean eating is what I described in the video. A healthy macronutrient breakdown of wholesome food. Not packaged or processed food ... Healthy Protein, Healthy fats, Healthy carbs.
I really appreciate your videos. I tried the intermittent fasting today (only 14 hours). I have been very low energy all day. Will this go away if I stick with it? Or is this maybe not for me? Any advice is appreciated. I really enjoy your outlook, your great attitude and sense of humor. Thanks!
Awesome! Keep up the great work. Keep your expectations low, when starting IF> Your body will adjust.
Have you ever considered taking a probiotic that contains digestive enzymes and antifungals?
Hi Sarah! I do take a Probiotic, and I do take Digestive Enzymes. I am not sure if either supplement has the other in it. I don't believe that any have any antifungals, but it is possible. If you have a recommendation of one, please feel free to share.
Another great video Tracy! Thanks so much. I'm on my second week of clean eating and fasting, still going well. I also got the MCT oil like you recommended, does not have a bad taste at all, just need to get used to the texture. Question, if I want to incorporate a 3 day fast, do you recommend doing that right before the holiday or after?
Thanks for the update Bonny!! I will be reaching out to you Friday ... that will be he 2 week mark. I hope all is going well. Awesome that you have incorporated the MCT Oil!!! As for the FAST ... either/or is fine. It's really up to you. Doing it after, is great! It gives your body time to digest all the 'processed garbage' you've taken in. Once the food is digested, the gut has time to heal and regenerate. The downside is that it's very hard to do. We naturally crave bad food, after having a few days of it. You will go through some food hangover symptoms. If you choose to FAST prior, you would avoid most of these symptoms. If you go into a FAST after several days of say: clean eating + Intermittent Fasting ... your FAST will go much smoother!! Great Question!! We will be in tough Friday!!! Keep up the GREAT work!!
Another Amen to this video Tracy! I love intermittent fasting IT WORKS!
I also hate going above my ideal weight. I go on a diet before the holiday season, and loose 4 to 5 lb. so when the holidays come I'm fluctuating within my weight rang. For me I live wheat free most of the time. I do not have a gluten problem, but I do notice that things with
any kind of wheat or flower in exsess make my weight go up! Also when I consume lots of things with wheat my appetite increases! Because I know the holidays have lots of things like baked goods, stuffings, pastas, etc I know this means a few pounds will come on so better for me to loose them before all the fun begins.......LOL
I also do the same as you and use intermittent fasting, and only indulge at the holiday events. This works for me. I say get a head start, and loose a few pounds before the season begins!
Thanks for sharing, Sandy! I prescribe to pretty much the same, and experience the same darn symptoms when I have wheat products in my diet. I am actually advised to have no YEAST whatsoever in my diet. Well, that pretty much eliminates EVERYTHING!!!
Yep......I know........LOL
Thank you thank you!!💞
That's pretty much what I do. And another thing, at these parties when I do indulge, I always ask myself "Is this worth the calories?" If it tastes great, I say "Yes!" and I eat it guilt free. If it is just okay, and not as good as it looks, I discreetly don't eat it. We've all been there, we see a cake, pie, or treat that LOOKS amazing, but is just so-so. Don't was those precious calories on it! LOL
Great concept, Jackie! Thank you for sharing!!
This makes sense!
Amen, Sister, on the making us happy. Ha ha ha,
Thank you
Love you 😘
Tracy
Love you but wish you'd keep your videos to 10 min or less.