7 Ways To Avoid Packing On Extra Pounds This Holiday Season Do you have big plans for January? Many of my patients say they’d like to take control of their health in 2020. That often includes losing some extra pounds. That’s why I always host my 14 Day Whole Health Cleanse weight loss kick-start class in January to help patients get back on track, focused on a healthful, clean, plant based diet that they can continue all year long. However, it’s always important not to get caught up in the numbers on the scale. Instead, a good alternative goal is to focus on lowering your body fat (but only if that would help your general health) and raising your energy levels. In other words, your goal should always be to improve your overall quality of life, not to chase after an often-elusive number on a scale. No matter why you want to lose weight, it’s important to approach your New Year’s resolution with a strategy. That will raise your odds of success. (Here’s a sobering ...