Hey all!
Thanksgiving is officially behind us… so now what? If you’re feeling a little meh, a little sluggish, or like you mayyyybe had one (or three) too many holiday treats, you’re in good company. This stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas can feel like holiday limbo—but it’s actually the perfect time to reset, reboot, and refresh a few habits. We don’t have to wait until January to feel good again.
If you’ve been riding the sugar-and-starches rollercoaster, your system might be feeling out of whack. Your gut microbiome could be calling the shots—and trust me, those gut bugs LOVE sugar. They can create cravings so real it feels like anxiety, irritability, or mood swings (I know… I’ve sooo been there!). Wild, right? So let’s cut the crap—literally. As you reset and come down that steep hill, you might notice some brain fog or headaches as your blood sugar stabilizes. Stick with it—those symptoms usually fade in about a week. And then? Food tastes better, your energy steadies, and you feel like yourself again.
Here’s an important reminder: there’s no one-size-fits-all diet. Paleo, carnivore, vegan, Mediterranean… they all work for someone. But they all agree on one thing: if you want to feel vibrant, calm, and energized, ultra-processed and super-sugary foods can’t be running the show. Even if you used to “get away with it” when you were younger—how did you feel? Was your skin glowing? Were your moods steady? Or were you relying on sugar and caffeine to keep the wheels turning?
Your body is always whispering information—little nudges, hints, and patterns. The sooner you listen, the easier everything becomes. Lately, I’ve noticed that longer fasts are not my friend. Anything over 14 hours and my body starts throwing anxious, stressed-out vibes. So what do I do? I listen. I experiment. And I land where I feel best—which right now is a 12–14-hour eating window.
For me, that looks like wrapping up dinner around 7pm (leaving 2–3 hours before bed so my body can focus on sleep, not digestion) and having breakfast around 9am. I’ve also realized I feel way better eating my bigger meals earlier in the day and keeping dinner on the lighter side.
During your fasting window, keep it simple: water, herbal tea, black coffee, or green tea. Skip the sweeteners—yes, even the “natural” ones—as they can still poke at your insulin and keep your body out of its fat-burning, repairing groove.
One last thing:
Food isn’t just fuel—it’s information.
Every single bite is talking to your cells, your hormones, your gut, your brain… your whole system.
So as we move toward Christmas, let this be your reminder: your body is talking. Let’s pay attention, make gentle adjustments, and feel amazing going into the New Year—starting right now.
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