“Keep calm and (Christmas) feast on.” ~Anonymous TAKING ACTION: ✅ What practical strategies do you have planned for the next few days? Share with the group today, as we can all help each other! ✅ Don’t forget about our FITMAS Challenge, friends! Remember, we are building habits that will carry us into the new year! On Monday, we talked about the importance of both truth and grace when it comes to navigating potential bumps in the road. Practicing truth and grace is an extremely effective mindset strategy, friends. You must have both. While I'd love to stay on the topic of mindset, I also understand that you desire some practical strategies that will help you navigate the next couple (or several) days: 🍽️ Start with protein and fiber anchors: Before diving into holiday treats, build your plate around high-protein options like turkey, ham, eggs, or nuts, and fiber-rich sides such as roasted vegetables, salads, or whole grains. 🚶🏼‍♀️Incorporate movement into festivities: Turn celebrations into active fun by suggesting family walks after meals (this reduces blood sugar spikes), playing outdoor games, or even a quick home workout session before gatherings. 🧠 Practice mindful portions with an “enough” mindset: Use smaller plates to sample everything, but remind yourself it’s okay to go back for seconds if you’re still hungry. Focus on savoring protein and fiber-rich items first. 🥤Hydrate and balance indulgences: Drink plenty of water or herbal teas between meals to stay full and support digestion, which will pair well with your fiber intake. FITMAS CHALLENGE: Standing Side Steps • Step right → together → left → together • 30–60 seconds Glutes, balance, circulation With these strategies in mind, don’t forget your Action Items today—share a practical strategy below that you will use over the next few days! ⬇️ Oh, and Merry Christmas Eve, friends! Hope Santa is good to you all! 🎅

TAKING ACTION: ✅ What’s your favorite treat to enjoy during the holiday season? Let’s have a little fun in the comments below! You know I love giving you healthy, delicious recipe ideas every Tuesday—but let’s be real—all we’re thinking about today is what we’re going to eat over the next several days. Am I right or am I right? 😉 With that in mind, I want to give you some healthy Christmas treat ideas today. While we all have different tastes and preferences when it comes to our cravings, the truth is that sugary sweets have a stronghold on many people. That's because processed sugar is highly addictive. It's why some (okay, most) people can't just have one cookie, one bite, etc. Processed sugar creates a massive dopamine dump, and therefore, your brain wants to find (and consume) more sugar! If you know sugar is a struggle for you, but still want to enjoy a sweet treat, try creating a recipe that uses alternative sweeteners like fruit, maple syrup, honey, or dark chocolate. Check out the recipes below and find one that will satisfy your holiday cravings! 🍪 https://thehealthyfoodie.com/25-healthy-christmas-treats-recipe-roundup/

“Have yourself a healthy little Christmas…” TAKING ACTION: ✅ We are starting our second and final week of our FITMAS Challenge today, friends! Comment FITMAS below if you’re in it to win it! 👊 Good morning and Merry Christmas week, friends! 🎄 For some, this week will be filled with back-to-back holiday celebrations. If you fall into that category, hear me when I say this—there’s no need to stress over it. Seriously. It’s critical to keep your mindset in the right place. This includes leaving shame and defeat at the door. This conversation is always a tricky one for me. It’s tricky because I strongly believe you need to give yourself both truth and grace if you want to create healthy coping mechanisms. For example, if you fall off track, it’s important that you admit that and allow yourself to feel what it feels like to disappoint yourself. Neuroscience tells us this is actually a very critical step in overcoming “feelings” about ourselves. We must face the actual truth of what is; however, it’s just as critical to give yourself grace afterwards and create rational thoughts about those feelings. Rational thoughts may look like ⬇️ 🧠 I haven’t ruined everything. 🧠 I’m not ultimately defeated because of this. There’s always “my next best decision”. 🧠 Everyone (and I do mean everyone) has hiccups. That’s life. That’s reality. As you navigate the upcoming week, remember this quote and repeat it to yourself as often as needed: “Truth without grace is mean, but grace without truth is meaningless.” With that in mind, let’s enter into this week with both at the forefront of our minds—if you do, you’re going to have yourself a merry (and mentally healthy) little Christmas! 🥰 FITMAS CHALLENGE: WEEK 2!! Seated Knee Lifts • Sit tall in a chair • Lift one knee at a time • 10–20 total reps Great for hips + gentle core activation

Today I woke up with what I thought was a sinus headache in actuality it was from not enough protein yesterday. I need to be more mindful of my food choices

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