The Resilient Body Holiday Guide: Enjoy the Season, Stay Consistent, and Let Go of Perfect
Why This Season Needs a Different Approach
It’s that time!…The holidays are here…
The holidays shift the rhythm of daily life. Social meals, travel, family traditions, and full calendars are all part of it. This isn’t a disruption—it’s a different season with different inputs and it should be full of fun and joy.
However, just because things look different, it doesn’t mean you have to abandon all healthy habits. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s consistency in motion with adaptability and imperfection.
This is well guided by a few simple principles that flex with real life.
This guide offers you a practical framework to stay grounded through the holidays—while still enjoying what the season has to offer.
Four Simple Heuristics to Anchor Your Health
✳️ 1. The 3/7 Movement Guideline
Aim to move your body purposefully at least 3 days per week.
It doesn’t need to be ideal. It just needs to happen. Keep the habit alive with shorter or simpler sessions.
🔹 Example:
You’re traveling for five days. You get in two 20 to 30-minute workouts (maybe abbreviated versions of what you would normally do as part of your program) at home and take a long hike with family one afternoon. That’s three!
🍽️ 2. The 2-to-1 Meal Approach
At each meal, aim for two parts nourishing foods, one part tradition or enjoyment.
This helps you feel good physically, stay satiated and supported with high protein and fiber components, and still stay connected to the moment—without overthinking your plate.
🔹 Example:
Holiday dinner: roasted turkey, salad, and roasted veggies (the 2) + a serving of your favorite mac and cheese or stuffing or pie (the 1).
🧠 3. The 80/20 Framework
Let about 80% of your week reflect your long-term values. Let the other 20% reflect flexibility and life.
This isn’t about being “good” most of the time so you can be “bad” the rest. It’s about patterns. And patterns hold the most importance for rhythm, consistency and long term health.
🔹 Example:
You eat balanced meals and stay active most of the week. At a holiday party, you skip your usual dinner and have a cocktail and dessert. No problem—you’re still on track.
🧤 4. The “Good Enough” Mindset
When life gets full, aim for good enough—not perfect.
Let the small wins keep the routine alive. The goal is continuity, not ideal conditions.
🔹 Example:
No time for a full workout? You do 15 minutes of movement before dinner. Still a win.
Quick, Nourishing Recipes for Busy Mornings
These are simple, low-effort ways to start your day with energy and intention—even when your schedule’s packed. Starting your day no matter what time you eat your first meal can really help set the tone and you of to the best start possible for better/easier decisions later as well.
Quick Monkey Berry Protein Smoothie
1 scoop favorite protein powder
1 cup frozen berries
1 cup spinach (optional)
1/2 -1 banana or other fruit
1 tbsp nut butter
8–10 oz water or milk of choice
Blend and go. Done in 2 minutes.
Overnight Protein Oats Ready to Go
½ cup rolled oats
1 scoop protein powder or non-fat greek yogurt
½ cup milk of choice
1 tbsp chia seeds or nut butter
Optional: vanilla, cinnamon, or raisins and berries
Mix in a jar, refrigerate overnight. Ready when you wake up.
What This Might Look Like in a Real Week
You fit in two short workouts and take a nice long walk or hike with friends and family or go ice skating (something novel)
Breakfasts are quick, protein-rich, and portable
You enjoy your favorite family dishes without second-guessing
You sleep in one day and skip a workout—and that’s fine
You pick it back up the next day
This is what flexibility looks like. You’re still in motion. You’re still caring for your body. You’re still building something that lasts.
💚 Thank You for Being Part of This Community
As an aside, we’re so grateful for you. In a season of gratitude, we realize we would not be here without YOU. Whether you’ve been reading our blogs for years or just found Resilient Body small group sessions this season, thank you for your trust and your presence. Your commitment to showing up in real life for yourself and others—not just ideal conditions—is what makes this community so meaningful.
In Health,
The Resilient Body Team
📣 Quick Announcements:
🥳 Holiday + 5 Year Anniversary Workout and Party— RSVP HERE or in Your Email Invite - December 6th– 10a-1p
Partner style workout with prizes (bring a friend or family member to get sweaty with)
Bring your favorite brunch/lunch dish to share
Prizes and Raffle
Hang out and have fun!
🏋️♂️ New Personal Training Slots Available – Book a consult if you’re ready to level up
Health and Wellness Coaching slots have closed for now but will reopen again next year
Coming January 2026: Reset & Reflect Sessions
We’re offering complimentary 1:1 Reset & Reflect Sessions with current members to start your new year strong. These short coaching check-ins will help you:
Review what worked (and what didn’t) in 2025
Reconnect to your values and goals
Build a grounded, sustainable plan for 2026
🗓️ Details and sign-up links coming soon via email and the blog. We’d love to support you through it.
Until then, enjoy the season, stay gently consistent, and let go of perfect.
You’re doing better than you think.