CLICK PLAY TO HEAR HOW I’D SET MYSELF UP TO LEAN OUT GOING INTO 2026:

What if the way you end this year matters more than how perfectly you start the next one? So many women hit this point in December already mentally bracing for a hard January reset, convinced they need to undo everything that didn’t go exactly right over the holidays. But that mindset misses something important. If you’re here, listening, reflecting, and still showing up in small ways, you never actually stopped. This episode is about hitting pause before rushing ahead and learning how to close out the year with intention instead of judgment. It’s a reminder that progress doesn’t disappear just because life got busy and routines got messy.

In this final coaching chat of the Holiday Eating Series, I walk you through how I would personally enter 2026 if my goal was to lean out in a sustainable way. We focus on reflection over restriction and momentum over perfection. I guide you through three simple but powerful questions that help you identify what actually worked during the holidays, which habits felt surprisingly easy to maintain, and what patterns or pressures you’re ready to leave behind. This isn’t about creating a brand new version of yourself. It’s about recognizing the foundation you already built and using it as your starting point, rather than wiping the slate clean and starting from zero again.

Plus, I’m sharing access to your totally free Holiday Eating Roadmap—the step-by-step companion that will turn intention into action, so you’re not just hearing advice, you’re living it. You can grab the guide here.

By the end of this episode, the frantic need to overhaul everything in January softens. You’ll feel calmer, clearer, and more confident about the habits you can carry forward and the mindset you no longer need to drag into the new year. This is about entering 2026 feeling proud of how you showed up, trusting yourself again, and building momentum from what already works. If you want to finish this year grounded instead of panicked and start the next one from a place of clarity and self-trust, hit play and let’s reflect together now.

In this episode, you’ll hear how I’d set myself up to lean out going into 2026:

• Why the holidays aren’t really what derails your progress—it’s the “all or nothing” weeks that come after 
• The powerful mindset shift that lets you enjoy holiday food without guilt, restriction, or starting over in January 
• Three quick reflection questions to help you celebrate your wins, carry momentum into the new year, and let go of what’s not serving you 
• How acknowledging even your smallest “micro-wins” can become your blueprint for lasting habits and real progress 
• Why you don’t need a “new year, new you”—just next year, same you… a little stronger 
• The simple action step to wrap up your holiday season and start 2026 feeling proud and confident—not panicked

Resources Mentioned:

• Download your FREE Holiday Eating Roadmap to enjoy the holidays without sacrificing your body goals
• Ready to step into 2026 feeling clear, confident, and in control? Join The New Year Reset here and get a personalized, science-backed roadmap that actually works with your body and real life

Let’s Connect:

• Come hang with me on Instagram @mindinmymacros and at @wellonherwaypod for more simple & sustainable wellness tips.

Want more on this topic? Here’s your next listen:

• Episode 128: HOT TAKE: Should You Be Adding Salt or Electrolytes to Your Water?
• Episode 139: Why Starting Over in January Keeps You Stuck (Do THIS simple reset to stay consistent all season!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES
• Episode 140: How to Create a Flexible Holiday Eating Routine So You Can Enjoy the Season Without Stressing About Weight Gain | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES
• Episode 141: How to Quickly Stop the I’ll Start Over on January 1st Mentality (Try THIS Before You Spiral!) | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES
• Episode 142: The Two Ingredients That Make Holiday Eating So Much Easier | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES
• Episode 143: Exactly What To Do Before, During & After Your Holiday Events For Maintaining Body Composition | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES
• Episode 144: How to Get Back on Track After Overeating WITHOUT Punishment | HOLIDAY EATING SERIES

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