10 Healthy Wellness Tips for a New Year’s Eve Party

Here are 10 simple healthy tips for not only enjoying your New Year’s eve party, but help you stick to your healthy eating habits with simple sustainable changes to stay aligned with your health goals to meet your body’s needs.

This blog post was first shared in 2012 and updated in December 2025!

New Year’s Eve is almost here—and for many of us, it’s a great time to celebrate, reflect, and enjoy the people we love. It’s also a time of year filled with finger foods, sugary drinks, late nights, and the “I’ll start fresh tomorrow” mindset.

But here’s the truth I’ve learned over the years—both personally and through coaching thousands of women:

You don’t need to choose between enjoying the celebration and protecting your overall health.

There is no perfect time to be “on” or “off” a healthy lifestyle. The healthiest way forward is learning how to make small changes, take small steps, and practice healthy habits that support your body—even during celebrations.

That’s exactly what these tips are about.

These are not rules. They’re simple tips to help you enjoy your New Year’s Eve celebration, protect your mental health, support your physical health, and head into the coming year feeling confident—not defeated.

And this year, I’m also weaving in my 1-1-1 Method from my book Good, Better, Best—a simple way to stay grounded at any party without tracking, stress, or guilt.

1. Start New Year’s Eve Day with Intention

One of the best ways to enjoy a party later is to take care of yourself earlier.

Start your day with:

• Plenty of water
• A protein-rich breakfast or green smoothie
• Some form of physical activity—even low-impact exercises like walking or stretching
• A few minutes of sunshine or fresh air

This supports cardiovascular health, improves sleep quality later that night, and helps regulate blood sugar so you’re not arriving at the party ravenous.

This isn’t about restriction—it’s about giving your body what it needs so you feel grounded and energized.

2. Use the 1-1-1 Method for Appetizers

This is where most people get stuck.

Appetizers are designed for grazing, and grazing is exactly what leads to weight gain and loss of awareness.

Instead:

• Take 1 plate
• Put 1 serving of each appetizer you want
• Eat for 30–60 minutes, then stop

Once your plate is done, you’re done.

Then walk away from food and do something else. This is how you shut down the toddler brain that keeps asking, “Can I have more?”

3. Always Sit or Stand Still When Eating

Mindless eating happens when food is paired with distraction.

Make it a rule:

• No eating while hovering over the table
• No constant picking while chatting

This single habit improves portion control, digestion, and awareness — a simple way to support a healthy weight.

 4. Be Picky—Your Body Deserves Better

This tip has stood the test of time for a reason.

If it’s not delicious… skip it.

There’s no need to waste calories, energy, or digestion on “so-so” snacks. Being selective helps you enjoy food more and prevents overeating later.

This mindset is a cornerstone of a healthier lifestyle and helps reduce the cycle of guilt and overindulgence.

5. Be Selective With Your Choices

Be picky.

If it’s not delicious, it’s not worth it.

This protects your enjoyment, your digestion, and your mindset — and it helps you feel satisfied with less food, not more.

6. Repeat the 1-1-1 Method for the Main Meal

When it’s time for the entrée:

• One plate
• One serving
• One eating window

No seconds. No hovering. No “just a bite.”

This structure is incredibly effective for blood sugar control, digestion, and stress management.

7. Watch Sugary Drinks & Alcohol

Sugary drinks and excess alcohol are often the biggest drivers of:

• Overeating
• Poor sleep quality
• Increased cravings

Alternate drinks with water or a non-alcoholic beverage to stay hydrated and grounded.

8. Keep Food Out of Reach Once You’re Done

Environment matters.

Once your plate is finished, physically move away from the food area. Distance reduces temptation and supports mindful choices without willpower.

9. Bring a Healthy Dish You Love

Bringing a dish ensures there’s something that aligns with your low carb diet and helps you feel confident using my 1-1-1 method from my new book Good Better Best.

Whole foods, lean proteins, and simple ingredients go a long way here.

10. Use the 1-1-1 Method for Dessert Too

Dessert is not the problem — endless dessert is.

Choose:

• One low carb dessert (best to bring your own favorite to share)
• One serving
• One time period

Enjoy it fully, then move on.

This helps prevent the “sugar spiral” that can last all night.

Remember: One Night Does Not Define Your Health

There is always another meal.

There is always a next day.

There is always another opportunity to care for your body.

Healthy living is built on small steps, not all-or-nothing thinking.

Your 1-1-1 Method is powerful because it:

• Creates boundaries without restriction
• Stops grazing
• Calms the toddler brain
• Supports consistency during social events

My new book Good Better Best goes into calming that toddler brain in you and getting back into the drivers seat for your health.

There’s also a QR code in the book with free access to my Toddler Brain Workshop. I hope these helpful tips provide you plenty of ways to have sustainable lifestyle changes and to create your healthiest year ahead! Happy New Year!