Powellful Habits

October is my favorite season now.

But it wasn't always.

Honestly, I used to dread it a little. I'd make huge progress toward my weight loss goals all year, finally find my rhythm — and then the holidays would hit. By January it felt like I'd gained it all back and had to start over. Again.

Then I became a mom, and the holidays got extra special. Both of my babies were born on Halloween — yes, both 🎃 — so my two back-to-back maternity leaves landed right in the holiday season. I wasn't worried about weight loss or holiday treats. I was in survival mode.

Then came the first holiday season where I wasn't nursing a newborn or begging my 1-year-old to finally walk (the Irish twin life, lol). That year I went a little off the deep end with the carefree holiday eating. 😅

The Story I Just Told a 1:1 Client

I had a 2-year-old and a 1-year-old, and dinner prep was chaos. I'd put them in their high chairs to keep them contained, then hunt for anything to keep them busy. Sensory bins. Arts and crafts. Whatever worked.

Then I got a wild idea: sugar cookies! I'd prep cookies and icing so they could decorate while I threw dinner on the table.

Cute, right? Except I was decorating too... my mouth. I was eating sugar cookies and icing like chips and dip. Before dinner. Night after night.

This season isn't linear. There will be peaks and valleys. The goal isn't to never hit a valley. It's to make sure your valley isn't as deep and doesn't last as long.

✅ Here's How

Pick 1 to 2 non-negotiables for the season. Not ten. One or two.

These are your anchors. When the party, the cookie tray, and the chaotic week all show up at once, your non-negotiables keep you consistent. That way you're not starting from zero in January.

👇 Your turn: What are your 1 to 2 holiday non-negotiables? Hit reply and tell me. I'll be cheering you on all season. 💛

Talk soon,

Em

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