If you’ve never thought about starting your health journey in December, check out these five tips. Giving up on your health and thinking you will start in January is like not looking at your credit card statement until January. Don’t put your head in the sand (or Christmas cookies) and get real with yourself now. You will be so thankful you did.
- You’re already thinking about what matters most.
As the year winds down, we naturally reflect. On what worked, what didn’t, and how we want to feel in the months ahead.
And for most women I know (especially those of us over 50), the desire isn’t just about weight- it’s about energy, confidence, and feeling strong enough to live fully.
You don’t need to wait for a date on a calendar to say yes to that.
- You’ll skip the all-or-nothing trap.
How many times have we said: “I’ll start after the holidays.” Translation?
“I’m going to go all in on cookies, chaos, and skipping workouts, then punish myself with celery sticks in January.”
That mindset? It’s exhausting and completely unnecessary.
Starting now means you’ll build real, balanced habits that actually include wine nights, Christmas cookies, and holiday travel - without ditching your goals.
- You’ll head into the holidays feeling empowered, not defeated.
Imagine this: You roll into Thanksgiving or that December potluck already feeling strong, confident, and grounded. You’ve got momentum. You’re not saying “I’ll start later” - you’re already in motion.
There’s no guilt when you enjoy your favorite pie. You’ve built a foundation that gives you room for both discipline and joy.
- You're not "behind"—you're ahead.
Everyone else is waiting for the New Year to make a move.
But not you.
You’re making intentional choices now that your future self will thank you for.
When everyone else is struggling through detoxes and shame-based resolutions, you’ll already be in a rhythm that feels life-giving, not soul-sucking.
- You’re showing yourself you’re worth it—right now.
Not “after the holidays.”
Not “when things calm down.”
Not “when the kids are older” or “when it’s more convenient.”
Now. Because your health isn’t something you should keep pushing to the back burner like last year’s decorations.
Every time you choose to move your body, fuel it well, or prioritize sleep and hydration, you’re reinforcing this truth:
You are worthy of feeling good right now-not just when the calendar flips to January 1st.
So… What Should You Do Next?
You don’t need to go extreme. In fact, please don’t.
Start with small, consistent shifts:
- Walk 20 minutes after dinner.
- Start strength training 2x a week.
- Learn how to carb cycle or intermittent fast in a way that actually works with your life (hello, FASTer Way).
- Trade the guilt for grace - and choose progress over perfection.
Final Thought:
Your age is not a barrier - it’s your superpower.
You’ve lived. You’ve learned. And now you get to make choices from a place of wisdom, not pressure.
So no, we’re not waiting for January.
We’re claiming our health, our energy, and our confidence now.
Because strong, radiant women don’t follow trends - we lead them.
Want to start before the crowd and actually feel amazing by New Year’s?
Let’s chat about how the FASTer Way could work for your season of life - without diets, shame, or deprivation.
You in?
