59: Stop Holiday Weight Gain Before It Starts – The Ten Science Backed Hacks Every Thyroid Patient Needs with McCall McPherson

What if a few simple shifts in how you eat, move, and rest could completely change the way your body handles the holidays? In this solo episode of Modern Thyroid and Wellness, host McCall McPherson shares ten science backed holiday hacks to help you enjoy the festive season without sacrificing your health or energy. From reducing inflammation and stabilizing blood sugar to improving sleep, alcohol choices, and recovery habits, these simple strategies are especially valuable for anyone navigating thyroid issues, autoimmune conditions, or metabolic challenges. Instead of entering the new year feeling depleted, inflamed, and exhausted, McCall offers practical tools to help you stay vibrant, grounded, and well all season long. Key Topics Covered • How holidays trigger inflammation and antibody spikes • Antioxidants and glutathione support for immune balance • The Food Flow Formula for optimal blood sugar control • Post meal walking and metabolic impacts • Magnesium and glycine for improved sleep and insulin sensitivity • Strength training as a metabolic and inflammatory buffer • Using polyphenols to slow glucose absorption • How to choose clean alcohol sources that minimize inflammation • Meal timing and why stopping three hours before bed matters • The power of light management and circadian support • Why intentional rest is critical for thyroid and adrenal recovery In This Episode, You Will Learn • How to reduce post meal glucose spikes by up to 75 percent • Why hypothyroid bodies gain weight more easily during the holidays • The science behind sleep timing, growth hormone, and recovery • Why walking after meals functions like natural insulin • What alcohol choices are least inflammatory and why wine sourcing matters • How to prevent fatigue, brain fog, and metabolic crashes Practical Hacks Shared in the Episode • Eat protein and fiber first, save carbs for last • Walk 20 minutes within 30 minutes after meals • Take 200 mg magnesium and 3 g glycine before bed • Strength train 30 to 60 minutes before big meals • Pair meals with polyphenols like green tea or red wine • Avoid California wines and choose Italian Piedmont wines or Blanco tequila • Stop eating three hours before bed to improve insulin and sleep • Dim lights before bedtime and avoid screens • Plan downtime after busy events to reset inflammation and adrenal function Episode Takeaways • Small choices compounded over time radically change holiday health outcomes • Thyroid and metabolic health require proactive strategies • Enjoy the holidays and indulge intentionally without paying the price • Protecting your blood sugar protects your energy, mood, and immunity Listen Now and Share If this episode supports you, share it with a friend or loved one who wants to enjoy the holidays without inflammation, weight gain, or exhaustion. Subscribe and leave a review to help others discover life changing thyroid support. 📲 Follow McCall McPherson & Modern Thyroid and Wellness 💻 Website: modernthyroidclinic.com 🐦 X / Twitter: @thyroidexpert 🌐 Host Website: mccallmcpherson.com 📺 YouTube: McCall McPherson Channel 📘 Facebook: McCall McPherson PAC 📸 Instagram: @mccallmcphersonpa