How to enjoy the holidays with weight loss goals

With the holidays almost behind us and New Year’s goals looming ahead, this week between can make us all feel a little bit stagnant.

You might be feeling weighed down by all of the holiday indulgence or maybe you are trying to get a head start on your new year’s resolution. Whatever you are feeling now is definitely shared with countless people all over the world.

What I do know for sure, is that you have been working tirelessly all year to reach your goals, to care for yourself and your family, and to keep up with your loved ones through it all.

In the book, Wintering by Katherine May, she speaks at length about the value of rest and retreat through the coldest, harshest months of the year. Why we collectively decide to set lofty goals during the thick of this season is anyone’s guess.

I encourage you to take this week to really lean into this idea of rest and retreat. What better time to practice self care and soak up what precious free time we have to spend with our loved ones?

You don’t have to abandon your goals altogether! Instead, try taking slow walks with your family or a friend, bundled up against the cold of course. If arctic level winters are keeping you indoors, opt for 30 minutes of easy movement with yoga or stretching. If you are itching to move a little more, I love doing dance cardio workouts on YouTube. Even the kids can get involved!

However you choose to spend this slow week, give yourself total permission to enjoy it. No beating yourself up over a missed workout or an extra cookie.

Check the blog next week for some tips on diving deep into your New Year’s goals!