The holidays are fun, festive… and let’s be honest — a lot exhausting! Between cookies, cocktails and skipped workouts, it’s easy to feel sluggish, bloated, and ready to “start fresh” come January.
But before you set another New Year’s resolution to lose weight or “get back on track” next month—take a breath and a moment to reflect.
It’s only the beginning of December! You’ve still got 31 days left this year to make better choices, feel your best and skip the post-holiday guilt! Forget the “New Year, New Me” mindset — why not start feeling good now?
You’re fresh off Thanksgiving feasts and heading straight into the holiday par-tay season — the food, the drinks, the late nights, the “just one more bite” moments.
And if you’ve ever lost weight only to see it creep back on by January, you know that cycle all too well.
So before the calendar flips to January 1st (and before the champagne pops), let’s unwrap the real reasons that holiday weight gain creeps in — and how to stop it before it starts — so this New Year feels different, stronger and way more sustainable!
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5 REASON YOU’RE STUCK (and How to Turn It Around Before the New Year)
#1. You’re Waiting for the “Right” Time to Start: December feels like a free pass to coast until January. You tell yourself, “I’ll get serious after the holidays,” but that “Monday mindset” keeps you spinning your wheels. Here’s the truth: there’s never a perfect time. Every little choice you make right now (even between cookie trays and holiday cocktails) counts.
How to Avoid It: Don’t wait for the perfect time. Start now, even if it’s imperfect. Start small — go for a walk, drink more water, hit one workout — and your January self will thank you.
#2. You’ve Stopped Paying Attention: With holiday food everywhere and parties every weekend, it’s easy to go from mindful eating to mindless munching. Most adults underestimate what they eat by nearly half — and those “just one bite” moments add up fast. You don’t need to track every cookie, but a little awareness goes a long way! Pause before you grab seconds, plate your treats with intention and check in with how your body feels. That’s what staying consistent looks like this time of year.
How to Avoid It: You don’t need to track every cookie, but a little awareness goes a long way!
Use an app or food journal to check in with yourself. You don’t need to track every bite forever, but mindfulness keeps you honest and aware. The more consistent you are now, the less “damage control” you’ll need later.
#3. You Haven’t Adjusted for the Season: As your activity level changes during the colder, busier months, your calorie burn naturally drops — but your eating habits often stay the same (or even increase!). The result? A subtle calorie surplus that leads to unwanted holiday weight gain. This doesn’t mean skipping the peppermint mochas — it means balancing them out.
How to Avoid It: Recalibrate! Work with a coach (hi, that’s what we do here at Results Fitness!) to reassess your goals, nutrition and movement levels. A few simple tweaks to your plan can help you maintain — or even make progress — through the holidays instead of starting over in January.
#4. You’re Slipping Back into Old Habits: When routines shift — travel, late nights, skipped workouts, grabbing takeout “just this week” — it’s easy to slide back into the same habits you worked so hard to break earlier in the year.
The problem isn’t one slip-up — it’s letting those small habits pile up until the “holiday exception” becomes the norm. By January, you’re frustrated and starting from scratch.
How to Avoid It: Stick with your non-negotiables and the simple habits that helped you feel your best before the holidays: preppring a few meals, getting your steps in, drinking more water. Keep as much of a consistent workout schedule as possible and get back to your structure as quickly as possible after parties or travel.
5. You’re Flying Solo: Staying consistent through the holidays is tough, especially this time of year when stress, travel, and social events pull your focus everywhere else!
Without accountability and support, it’s too easy to skip the gym “just this week” and lose the progress you’ve made.Without support, accountability and encouragement, it’s easy to lose steam (and motivation).
How to Avoid It: Surround yourself with people who are doing what you want to do. Community and coaching matter — and that’s exactly what you’ll find here at Results Fitness! You’ll have your coaches and workout buddies who keep you accountable and inspired to show up — even when the holiday chaos hits!
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DON’T WAIT, START NOW!
You don’t need a “New Year, New You.” You just need you — showing up, taking small steps and keeping your momentum through the holidays!
The truth is, waiting for the perfect time only delays your results. Starting now means you’ll roll into January already feeling stronger, healthier and more energized— instead of starting from scratch (again).
At Results Fitness, you get the coaching and accountability you need to finish the year strong and start 2026 ahead of the game — no guilt, no crash diets, no crazy restrictions! Just smart workouts, real accountability, and a community that’s got your back!
Ready to feel your best before the ball drops? Gett the head start you need to crush your goals — before everyone else even begins! Book your FREE coaching call HERE to get started!