10 min workouts, easy nutrition habits and a mindset shift that works.

The holidays are coming…is your healthy routine ready?! 🦃🎄

We’re still a couple weeks away from Thanksgiving, but NOW is the perfect time to create a game plan!

Because let’s face it…

Between shopping, parties, travel, family gatherings, and endless to-do lists,

staying consistent with exercise and healthy eating can feel nearly IMPOSSIBLE.

And what might be the biggest temptation in all of it?

Thinking “I’ll just start fresh in January!” 😁

But here’s the deal…

👉 You don’t have to choose between enjoying the holidays and taking care of yourself.

This season, we’re ditching the ALL-or-NOTHING mindset and embracing small, doable actions that fit into even your busiest days.

Here’s your simple holiday game plan that keeps you on track.

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Why This Matters

The holidays aren’t a break from real life—they’re PART of real life! Building lasting healthy habits means learning to adapt when schedules get hectic, not abandoning your progress until January. A little consistency now can help you feel stronger, more energized, and ready to enjoy the season without starting over!

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FITNESS SIMPLIFIED

When life gets busy, it’s easy to think that if you can’t fit in your usual 30–60-minute workout, why bother?

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Fitness Tip to Stay Consistent

Make 10 Minutes Count

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Here’s some GOOD NEWS for you!

You don’t need a full workout to keep your body healthy and your fitness habits alive.

Doing something is ALWAYS better than nothing!

During the holidays, give yourself permission to dial things back and focus on simply SHOWING UP.

Here’s what I think the perfect holiday workout looks like:

✔️ Takes just 10 minutes.

✔️ Can be done ANYWHERE—no gym or equipment required!

✔️ Moves and challenges your entire body (both strength and mobility).

✔️ Leaves you feeling GOOD, not exhausted!

You don’t need to push yourself to the limit to make your movement worthwhile.

I’ve got a simple, feel-good, full-body routine that’s PERFECT for busy days.

Check it out 👇 & give it a try!

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The Best Travel Workout

(Do Anywhere!)

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Prisoner Squats (10 reps): Hands behind your head while squatting down.
Prisoner Split Squats (10 reps/side): Set up in split stance to challenge legs & balance.
Inchworms (6 reps): Walk hands out to plank position, then back. Try adding a push-up.
Single Leg Deadlift with a T Reach (10 reps/side): Works your legs, balance and posture.
Plank with Hip Abductions (6-10 reps/side): Step leg out to one side while in plank to work abdominal muscles.
Lateral Skater Hops (6-10 reps/side): Hop from side to side with powerful movements to get your heart pumping.

Extra Tip: If you’re going on a trip, practice this routine once before you leave. Then, you’ll be familiar with the movements even in an unfamiliar environment.

Did You Know...

Maintaining your fitness takes LESS than building it. Even one challenging strength workout per week may help preserve muscle strength during busy periods, especially if you’ve been training consistently.

Variety matters! Walking is GREAT, but mixing in strength, mobility, balance, and cardio exercises help maintain more aspects of your fitness.
No gym? NO problem! Bodyweight workouts eliminate equipment and travel barriers, making it easier to squeeze movement into your busiest days.

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NUTRITION SIMPLIFIED

Holiday eating doesn’t need MORE rules—it needs a few SIMPLE guildelines you can follow anywhere!

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Nutrition Tip to Stay Consistent

Stick to the Simple Stuff

Between holiday parties, family dinners, and endless treats, trying to eat “perfectly” can feel exhausting.

So this season, let’s make things EASY!

Focus on just THREE simple habits:

🐢 EAT SLOWLY: Savor your food, enjoy the experience, and give yourself time to notice when you’re satisfied.

💧 DRING WATER: Make water your go-to beverage throughout the day.

🥩🥦 EAT YOUR PRO’s: Include PROtein + PROduce at every meal and snack.

And everything else?

Let it take a back seat for now!

No obsessing over macros, portions sizes, or occasional splurges.

Just a few flexible guidelines that help you feel good while enjoying the season.

Keet it SIMPLE. Stay CONSISTENT.

And ENJOY the holidays!

Here’s a recipe for nourishing bowls that will help you check all the boxes during these upcoming busy weeks.

Nourish Bowls with Bacon Dressing

More ideas to Eat Your PRO’s

Bring a tray of raw mixed veggies & hummus with a side of pistachios to the holiday party
Prep individual containers of mixed fruits/berries to eat with Greek yogurt
Make a seasonal soup or stew full of veggies and chicken or beef, then eat the leftovers for lunch

MINDSET SIMPLIFIED

What if staying consistent during the holidays meant doing LESS—not giving up altogether?

Too often, we treat our healthy habits like an ON/OFF switch.

We’re either all-in with workouts and nutrition…or completely off until January.

But what if you approached your habits like a volume dial instead?

When life gets hectic, simply turn the dial down and focus on just maintenance:

✔️ Shorten your workouts.

✔️ Simplify your nutrition expectations.

✔️ Give yourself more time to rest and rechange.

You’re still showing up for yourself—just at a level that fits your life right now.

And when things settle down? Turn that dial back up.

The goal isn’t to try and operate at 100% all the time.

👉 It’s to never turn yourself completely OFF.

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Mindset Tip to Stay Consistent

Think DIAL, Not SWITCH

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THE TAKEAWAY

You deserve to enjoy the holidays without feeling like you’re sacrificing all the progress you’ve worked so hard to make! Remember, you don’t have to do EVERYTHING to keep showing up for yourself—even your smallest efforts matter. Give yourself permission to do LESS, enjoy MORE, and feel GOOD about how you’re taking care of you! 🥰

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Make 10 Minutes Count
Stick to the Simple Stuff
Think DIAL, Not SWITCH

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Self Care Simplified podcast

SELF CARE SIMPLIFIED PODCAST EP 304. Elastic Eating - What it is and Why You Need It (Especially During the Holidays)

‍SELF CARE SIMPLIFIED PODCAST EP 195. How to Exercise When You Literally Don’t Have Time or Energy - 4 Simple Tips

SELF CARE SIMPLIFIED PODCAST EP 308. Indulging without OVER-indulging - Your Holiday Splurging Blueprint

SPECIAL RESOURCE

Are you looking for a beginner-friendly workout that boosts your metabolism AND can be done anywhere? Follow along with me for 15-minutes as we increase our heart rate, strengthen & build muscles to leave you feeling energized to tackle all the season has in store!

Holiday Chaos Brewing? Here’s Your Healthy Game Plan!