Don’t Start Over in January: How to Lock In Your Habits For The Holidays
- Brooks
- Oct 9
- 2 min read
If you’ve ever promised yourself that this year will be different—only to find yourself setting the same New Year’s resolution again—you’re not alone.
The last three months of the year can feel like the hardest time to stay consistent with fitness. Between holidays, social events, and busy schedules, it’s easy to think you’ll just start fresh in January. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to spend the next few months in survival mode. You can lock in your healthy habits now so that when the calendar flips, you’re already three months ahead.
And three months is a lot of time to make progress.
In this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast, I’m breaking down how to have a successful "lock in" or Winter Arc!
Why “Locking In” Works
Short challenges or sprints of motivation can be a powerful reset. When you commit to building habits consistently over 90 days, you give yourself the chance to create real momentum before the New Year. BUT there is a way to go about doing it that ensures the results stick. Instead of starting over in January, you’ll have already practiced:
Navigating social events without throwing your goals out the window.
Building routines that fit real life, not just best-case scenarios.
Handling stress, travel, and holidays while still staying on track with fitness.
This is what separates people who yo-yo every holiday season from those who feel confident, consistent, and in control.
How to Lock In (Without Burning Out)
The key isn’t just writing down what you want to do for the next three months—it’s making a plan for the moments that usually trip you up. Ask yourself:
What is your end goal by January 1st?
What daily or weekly habits will get you there?
What hurdles (social events, stress eating, busy schedules) usually throw you off track?
How do you want to handle those moments differently this time?
This is how you build habits that last, instead of relying on short-term willpower.
How To Lock In Your Habits Now
I’ve had clients join me in October or November, and within just a few weeks they were already seeing changes. By the time the holidays rolled around, they didn’t feel like they had to choose between enjoying life or making progress—they knew how to do both.
That’s possible for you too. You don’t need to wait until January to finally feel consistent.
🎧 Tune in to this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast to learn exactly how to lock in your habits now, avoid starting over in January, and stay consistent through the holidays.
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