Read this if you feel like slowing down
Have you been working on balancing your hormones or getting back in the gym this year?
With the holidays right around the corner, there’s often a big push to “stay on track” and not lose progress.
But… what if your body is asking for a pause? What if slowing down feels right?
I get it.
And, as it turns out, we’re actually wired to feel this way.
Research shows that, as we shift into winter, our bodies naturally crave more sleep, comfort, and even a little extra fuel.
In other words, what you’re experiencing is biology—not a lack of discipline.
Still, rather than letting go of your routines, what if you tried modifying them to fit the season?
If your focus is on balancing your hormones, here’s what that might look like:
● Swap long cardio sessions for shorter metabolic workouts.
● Replace sitting at your desk all day with some movement.
● Or try a gut-friendly meal service in place of weekly meal prep while balancing holiday plans.
For me, it looks like allowing myself to sleep more when my body tells me that's what it needs and adding more movement instead of an actual workouts to my day.
In other words, life has its seasons…
Sometimes, we’re all in and going strong—and other times, rest is what we need most.
Seeing those moments as chances to modify rather than quit can break that “start-stop” cycle so many of us feel stuck in.
That’s why over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing ways to stay on track without the pressure this holiday season, including:
● Setting boundaries to protect your time, energy, and health
● Fully enjoying holiday treats without the guilt
● Finding ways to keep moving—even with a packed schedule
● Shifting from “have to” to “want to” around your health habits
And so much more.
Let’s have a happy, healthy, end to 2024!
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