“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.”
Ralph Waldo Emerson
The stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas is one of the most challenging—and important—times of the year to stay consistent with your wellness habits. The routines change, the meals get richer, and the calendar fills up fast. It’s no surprise that most people gain weight, lose momentum, or fall out of their healthy rhythm during this season.
But here’s the empowering truth:
✨ You don’t need to be perfect—you just need to stay consistent.
And consistency is absolutely possible, even during the holidays.
Today’s newsletter will guide you through practical, sustainable strategies to stay on track while still enjoying the season.
1. Enjoy the Holidays—But Don’t Let Them Become a Holiday Season
One holiday meal won’t derail your progress.
Four weeks of “I’ll start again in January” might.
Create a simple mindset rule:
Enjoy the day, return to your routine the next meal.
This keeps celebrations special—but prevents them from turning into a month-long free-for-all.
2. Anchor Your Day With One or Two Non-Negotiables
You don’t need perfection—you need anchors.
Choose 1–2 daily health non-negotiables, such as:
80–100g protein
10-minute walk after your biggest meal
A big serving of vegetables once a day
No skipping water
30 minutes of movement
Tracking most days
When the season gets chaotic, anchors keep you aligned.
3. Hydrate More Than You Think You Need
Cold weather + holiday foods + extra alcohol = major dehydration.
Hydration helps you:
Control appetite
Improve digestion
Keep energy stable
Reduce cravings
Stay consistent mentally
Aim for a big glass of water before every meal, especially holiday ones.
4. Plan for Workouts Like You Plan Holiday Events
Your schedule will get busy—so plan your workouts with intention.
Use this simple strategy:
Look ahead at your week
Identify holiday parties, travel days, or family events
Then schedule workouts around them—not after them
Treat them like appointments, not “if I have time” tasks
Even 20–30 minutes counts.
Consistency > intensity.
5. Don’t “Save Up Calories” for Big Meals
Skipping meals before holiday gatherings backfires every time.
It leads to:
Overeating
Low energy
Unbalanced blood sugar
Poor food choices
Instead:
Eat balanced meals during the day
Focus on protein + fiber
Arrive at gatherings hungry but not starving
This small shift changes everything.
6. Make the Most of Seasonal Movement
The holidays provide fun and easy opportunities for activity:
Walks with family
Shopping (yes, it counts!)
Holiday light tours
Winter hikes
At-home mini workouts
Dancing at parties
Movement doesn’t have to look like your usual gym routine.
Just keep your body active.
7. Follow the 80/20 Holiday Rule
You don’t need to restrict—you just need balance.
Aim for:
80% consistent nutrition
20% holiday flexibility
This allows you to enjoy:
Grandma’s Christmas cookies
A holiday cocktail
Office party treats
…while still making progress toward your goals.
8. Focus on “Holiday Maintenance Mode”
This season isn’t always ideal for big fat-loss or muscle-gain goals.
Instead, aim for:
Maintaining your weight
Keeping your routine intact
Staying aligned with your habits
January becomes so much easier when you maintain instead of restart.
Final Thoughts
Consistency during the holidays isn’t about restriction—it’s about intention.
If you stay 60–80% consistent from Thanksgiving to Christmas, you’ll:
Feel better
Have more energy
Reduce stress
Start January WAY ahead
The best gift you can give yourself this year?
The gift of staying aligned with your goals, even when life gets festive.
You’ve got this—o
ne choice at a time.
Happy holidays and stay well! 🎄✨
Weekly Movement Motivation!
Onward & upward my friends….
