Trim Healthy Mama has quickly become one of the world’s bestselling diet plans since its debut by Pearl Barrett and Serene Allison in 2013. Hailed for its success at weight loss, balancing blood sugar levels, and decreasing inflammation; but just like any diet plan it comes with some downsides as well.

One of the primary criticisms against THM is its emphasis on restricting food groups (such as carbs or fat) rather than balancing macronutrient ratios, leading to imbalanced macronutrient ratios and potential dieter stalling or relapsing.

Holiday parties can make it challenging to meet your THM goals while dining out. But don’t panic: here are three easy strategies for sticking to them at THM gatherings.