Why Taking Care of Yourself During the Holidays Is the Real Power Move

Let’s get one thing straight: the holidays aren’t a magical time of peace and harmony. They’re a weird mix of joy, chaos, cookies, exhaustion, and your aunt asking if you’re “still doing that health thing.”

So if you’ve ever thought:“I’ll just wait until January to get back on track…” I get it. But also: you might be making it way harder on yourself than it needs to be.

Here’s the truth, taking care of yourself during the holidays (not after) is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body, your mind, and your sanity.

1. The holidays aren’t a break for your stress hormones

Even if you’re not working, your brain is busy. Travel, family tension, money stuff, gift lists, irregular sleep, sugary everything... these all jack up your cortisol and throw your body out of rhythm. A little intentional movement, some blood sugar balance, and decent hydration can do more for your nervous system than all the peppermint lattes in the world.

2. You don’t need a “perfect” routine—you need a supportive one

Holiday schedules are a mess. That’s the point. But you don’t need a strict workout plan or an unrealistic meal prep setup to feel good. You just need:

• Movement that supports your energy (not drains it)

• Meals that taste good but don’t wreck your digestion

• A plan that’s flexible and grounded in reality

  
  

3. You’ll feel less resentful, less reactive, and more like you

When you ditch the all-or-nothing mentality, you stop swinging between extremes. And when your body feels supported, your blood sugar is stable, your joints don’t ache, your gut isn’t a war zone, you’re a lot less likely to want to scream into a napkin when your cousin brings up politics at the dinner table.

4. You’ll skip the “starting from scratch” loop

The average person gains weight over the holidays not because they “indulge” but because they give up all structure and just try to survive. Then January hits and the panic sets in. The shame spiral starts. You deserve better than that. Feeling good in December makes January feel like a continuation, not a desperate rescue mission.

5. You’ll stay connected to yourself and others

The right community (hi, Holiday Healthy Club) reminds you that you’re not alone, you don’t have to do it perfectly, and yes you can enjoy cinnamon rolls and take care of yourself.

Let's sum this shit up...

You don’t need to shrink, detox, or overachieve. You just need a plan that keeps you anchored in your body, your values, and your joy, even when the world around you is in full-on gingerbread chaos.

This season, take care of you. Not in January. Now.

Want in on a plan that actually helps? Holiday Healthy Club starts November 17.Early bird opens November 1. Let’s make it work for real life.