How to Start Preparing for Holiday Nutrition
- Brooks
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
If you’re thinking, “Brooks…it’s October. Why are we already talking about the holidays?” — I get it. But here’s the thing: if every holiday season leaves you feeling frustrated, off track, and ready to “start over in January,” it’s time to do things differently this year.
Most people wait until Thanksgiving (or even later) to think about how they’ll stay consistent during the holidays — but by then, it’s already too late to practice the habits and skills that actually make a difference.
In this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast, I’m sharing how to get a head start on your holiday health prep so you can enjoy the season without losing progress on your fitness or fat loss goals.
Why the Holidays Feel So Hard
The holidays are what I like to call a “high-risk situation” for anyone working on health and fitness goals. You’re surrounded by sweets, social events, and a million little temptations that can easily push you back into old habits — especially if you’ve been struggling with consistency already.
Add in the all-or-nothing mindset (you know…“I already messed up, might as well wait until January”), and it’s easy to see why so many people feel like they’re starting from zero every new year.
But the solution isn’t avoiding the holidays — it’s learning how to navigate them differently.
The Skills You Need Before the Holidays Begin
Before the holiday madness starts, it’s time to build the skills that help you stay consistent when life gets busy. Ask yourself what are the skills you need for a successful Holiday season?
Do I need to learn how to enjoy sweets in moderation without going overboard?
Do I need to practice not grazing all night at social events?
Do I need to work on letting go of that all-or-nothing thinking?
These are the holiday habits that make or break your success. And the key is to start practicing them now — in low-stress, everyday situations — so that by the time the holidays arrive, they feel automatic.
How to Start Preparing for Holiday Nutrition
If you want to stay on track during the holidays, start small today:
Have dessert at home without labeling it as “bad.”
Practice leaving food on your plate when you’re satisfied.
Go to dinner out and track your best estimate instead of skipping logging entirely.
Schedule workouts in your calendar now — even if they’re shorter — and keep those commitments to yourself.
These are the sustainable fat loss strategies that help you build consistency before the holidays, not after.
The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself This Season
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll just worry about it when the holidays come,” this episode is your reminder that the work starts now. By taking the time to strengthen your habits and mindset before the holidays hit, you’re setting yourself up to enjoy the season guilt-free — without undoing all your progress.
And if you’re not sure what behaviors you’re missing or how to put these skills into action, that’s exactly what I help women do inside my 1:1 Coaching Program. We’ll build the personalized plan and mindset strategies you need to stay consistent — even through the busiest season of the year.
🔗 Listen Now
Tune in to this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast to learn:
✅ Why the holidays are a “high-risk” season for your habits
✅ The exact skills to start practicing now to stay consistent later
✅ How to approach the holidays without guilt, restriction, or “starting over”
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