12 Things I’m Saying No To This Holiday Season

 

The holiday season is supposed to be one of the most wonderful times of the year, but somehow it can also become one of the most stressful and overwhelming times of the year.

Between shopping, wrapping presents, decorating, holiday parties, family gatherings, and trying to keep up with our normal routines, there is SO much pressure to make everything perfect.

And on top of all that, SO many women go into the holiday season already worrying about how much weight they might gain, whether they’ll fit into their favorite holiday outfits, or how they’re going to get back on track in January.

So in today’s episode, I’m sharing 12 things I’m saying NO to this holiday season. And my hope is that this encourages you to think about what you might need to let go of so you can make more room for what matters most.

What I discuss:

  1. How to stop worrying about everything that needs to get done, and enjoy the people right in front of you.

  2. The importance of letting thoughts about my body steal my joy and create memories.

  3. Why trying to control every detail of the holidays will only ruin them.

  4. How to avoid turning holiday meals into a calorie-counting exercise.

  5. How to set healthy boundaries for you.

  6. How to show up for yourself through small habits while fully enjoying the season

If you’re worried that enjoying the holidays means losing all your progress, I think you’ll love Episode 586: Pre-Holiday Pep Talk: How to Stay Consistent and Confident Through the Holidays. It’s all about getting through this season without falling into all-or-nothing thinking.

If you want more from me, be sure to check out…

Transcript

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(0:30) Hello, and welcome back to another episode on the Embrace Your Real podcast. The holiday season (0:34) is supposed to be one of the most wonderful times of the year, but somehow it can also be one of the (0:39) most stressful and overwhelming times of the year between shopping, wrapping presents, decorating, (0:44) holiday parties, family gatherings, and just trying to keep up with our normal routines. (0:48) There is so much pressure to make everything perfect.

And on top of that, I think so many (0:52) women get into the holiday season already worrying about how much weight they might gain (0:57) or whether, you know, they'll fit into their favorite holiday outfit or just how they're (1:01) going to get back on track in January. Like we're worried about eating too much, missing (1:05) workouts, how we look in pictures, whether we're doing enough for everyone around us. (1:08) And before we know it, Christmas has come and gone and we've spent more time stressing (1:12) about everything than actually enjoying any of it.

So this year I'm approaching the holidays (1:17) a little bit differently. I'm being more intentional about what I'm saying yes to, (1:21) but even more importantly, what I'm saying no to, because I don't want to spend another (1:25) holiday season putting unnecessary pressure on myself or stressing about my body or being (1:29) too busy to appreciate the people and the experiences right in front of me. (1:33) And so today's episode, I'm going to be sharing 12 things that I'm saying no to (1:38) this holiday season.

And my hope is that it encourages you to think about what maybe you (1:43) need to let go of so that you can make more room for what matters most. (1:47) Before I get into it, though, I wanted to share this review. She gave a five-star (1:50) review and said, thank you for changing my life.

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Let's get into it. Number one, I am saying no to being physically present, (2:50) but mentally somewhere else. Have you ever been sitting at like a dinner table with your family, (2:54) but your mind is just running through everything that you still need to do? (2:57) Like you're thinking about the presence.

You haven't wrapped the groceries. (2:59) You need to buy the holiday party that you need to prepare for. (3:02) Maybe you're spending time with your kids, but you're constantly checking your phone.

(3:05) Like you're physically there, but you're barely paying attention to anything (3:09) of what's happening in front of you. I think that this is something that we can all fall (3:13) into, especially during the holidays when our mind is constantly being pulled in like (3:17) a million different directions, but being present is one of the greatest gifts that we can give (3:22) the people that we love. And so this year I am making a conscious effort to really try (3:27) to put my phone down, stop mentally planning the next thing and actually enjoy the people (3:32) that I'm spending time with because the to-do list will always be there.

(3:35) But those moments with our families, those are the ones that we're going to wish that we (3:39) could get back and we just can't. Number two, I'm saying no to letting (3:43) thoughts about my body steal my joy. I want you to think about how much time (3:47) and mental energy you've spent worrying about your body during past holiday seasons.

(3:52) Maybe you've stressed out about gaining weight or avoiding pictures because you didn't like how (3:56) you looked or spent an entire holiday gathering just feeling uncomfortable in your skin. (4:02) And I think that what makes us so heartbreaking is that we allow these thoughts to distract us (4:07) from the experiences that really should be filled with happiness and gratitude. (4:11) We're so focused on what we wish we could change about our bodies that we forget to appreciate (4:17) everything our bodies allow us to experience.

Can I give you some real talk? (4:21) You were not put on this earth to spend every holiday season trying to make your body smaller. (4:27) Your weight does not define you. Your body shape does not define you.

(4:30) Your pant size, that certainly does not define you. (4:32) And I do not want you to spend another Christmas postponing your happiness (4:36) until you reach some imaginary goal weight. (4:40) Because the people that you love aren't going to look back on Christmas and remember (4:44) what you weighed or how your stomach looked in family pictures.

(4:47) They're going to remember the laughter, the conversations, (4:49) the traditions, the memories that you created together. (4:53) And so this year I am saying no to giving my appearance so much power over my happiness. (4:59) I want to remember how fully I lived in this season (5:02) rather than how much I weighed while I was living it.

(5:06) Number three, I am saying no to forcing traditions that no longer serve our family. (5:12) I absolutely love holiday traditions and the special memories that they create. (5:16) But I think that sometimes we feel obligated to keep doing something (5:20) simply because we've always done them.

(5:22) Like maybe that's a gathering that's become stressful, (5:25) an activity that your family has just outgrown, (5:27) or a tradition that just doesn't fit the season of life that you're in anymore. (5:31) And yet we keep doing these things because we feel guilty about them. (5:35) Just remember that traditions are allowed to evolve as your family evolves.

(5:39) Like what worked five years ago might not work for your family today (5:43) and that doesn't take away from how special that those memories that you made five years ago were. (5:49) So this year I'm choosing to hold on to the traditions that bring us closer together (5:53) and also give myself permissions to let go of the ones (5:57) that no longer make sense to our family in this season of life. (6:01) Number four, I am saying no to trying to control every detail of the holidays, (6:06) even though this one is so hard you guys.

(6:08) I think so many of us have this picture in our mind (6:10) of what the holidays are supposed to look like. (6:12) We imagine everything going according to plan, (6:15) everyone being happy and healthy and the food turning out perfectly (6:19) and every special moment happening exactly how we envision it. (6:22) But let's be honest, life doesn't work like that, (6:25) especially when you're coordinating family gatherings, travel plans, meals, (6:29) and all the other moving pieces.

(6:31) Someone might show up late, something might have gotten forgotten, (6:34) someone might be super sick on the day that you're like, (6:37) come on, this is the worst day. (6:39) Or the day just might look completely different than you originally planned. (6:42) And the more attached we become to everything going perfectly, (6:46) the more frustrated we're going to feel when things just don't turn out (6:51) the way that we want it to.

(6:52) And we can end up just allowing one small thing to ruin (6:55) an otherwise beautiful day. (6:57) And so this year, I am going to try my hardest (7:00) to remind myself that I can make plans without needing to control the outcome. (7:04) I'd rather much rather kind of look back on this holiday season (7:07) that was maybe a little bit messier than I thought, (7:10) but it was filled with laughter and memories and joy, (7:13) rather than one where everything looked perfect, (7:16) but I spent the entire day stressed.

(7:18) And let's be honest, life is just not perfect. (7:20) Things are going to happen. (7:22) Number five, I am saying no to overcomplicating things that can be simple.

(7:26) Why do we make so many things harder than they need to be? (7:29) Especially during the holiday season, (7:30) like we convince ourselves that every meal needs to be homemade, (7:33) every gift needs to be wrapped beautifully and perfectly, (7:36) and every gathering needs to include like all these elaborate details. (7:39) And then suddenly something that was supposed to be like enjoyable (7:43) has really turned into a massive project. (7:46) Like we're spending hours on things that probably aren't making (7:48) the experiencing experience any more meaningful (7:51) for the people that we're actually doing it for.

(7:54) I want to remind you that simple can still be special. (7:57) Like you can buy the dessert instead of making it from scratch. (7:59) You can simplify your decorations or choose one meaningful family activity (8:03) instead of trying to squeeze in five different traditions into one weekend.

(8:07) Sometimes we associate doing more with showing people how much we care, (8:11) but our families don't necessarily need us to be doing more for them. (8:15) They oftentimes just want more of our time, our attention, our energy, (8:19) and that's something that I need to remember this year, (8:21) and I hope you do as well. (8:23) Number six, I am saying no to turning holiday meals (8:26) into a calorie counting exercise.

(8:29) Okay, I want to talk about this one (8:30) because I know it might sound a little surprising coming from someone (8:33) who is so gung-ho about macro counting and teaches it for a living, (8:38) but I also want to be really clear that I absolutely believe (8:40) understanding nutrition, that can be an empowering tool. (8:44) Learning about macros, that can help you understand (8:46) how to fuel your body, prioritize protein, (8:48) and create meals that support your goals. (8:51) But I never want you to feel like you have to spend (8:53) every holiday gathering like mentally calculating (8:56) how many calories you have on your plate.

(8:58) Think about how much energy we can waste (9:00) wondering how much butter went into mashed potatoes (9:03) or how many calories are in that slice of pie (9:05) or whether we should skip certain foods (9:07) because we don't know how to fit them into our macros. (9:09) Before we know it, we're spending more time thinking (9:11) about the nutritional breakdown of our meal (9:14) rather than just enjoying it with the people (9:16) that we're sitting around the table with. (9:18) You are allowed to enjoy a holiday meal (9:20) without knowing how many grams of protein (9:22) or carbs or fat you're eating.

(9:24) One meal where you're not tracking everything (9:26) isn't going to erase all of the healthy habits (9:28) that you've been building. (9:29) And that's actually one of the reasons (9:30) why I created Macro Academy Simple. (9:33) I want women to understand nutrition well enough (9:36) to make informed choices to fuel their bodies (9:38) and to build sustainable habits (9:40) without feeling confused or overwhelmed by food.

(9:43) So if you have been wanting to better kind of understand (9:46) your nutrition, I will leave the information (9:47) for my Macro Academy Simple in the show notes below. (9:50) But please remember that the goal is to build habits (9:53) that you can maintain while still fully living your life. (9:57) Number seven, I am saying no to feeling guilty (9:59) about enjoying my favorite holiday foods.

(10:02) And this kind of goes hand in hand (10:03) with what we just talked about (10:04) because so many women have spent years associating (10:06) certain foods with guilt. (10:08) Like we label foods as good or bad (10:10) and then we start attaching those same labels (10:12) to ourselves based on what we eat. (10:15) So maybe you enjoyed a few (10:16) of your favorite Christmas cookies.

(10:18) Like you had maybe an extra serving of your favorite dish (10:21) or ate differently than you normally would. (10:24) And just like that, you're telling yourself, (10:25) I've ruined all of my progress (10:27) and I need to make up for that with an extra workout (10:29) or two extra workouts or three extra workouts. (10:32) Please, please, please, do not, do not feel guilty (10:35) for enjoying food, especially food that is connected (10:38) to meaningful memories and traditions.

(10:41) Think about the family recipes (10:42) that have been passed down for generations. (10:44) The special desserts that maybe are only made once a year. (10:47) The meals that everyone brings together (10:49) and it brings everybody together around that meal.

(10:53) I would hate for you to miss out (10:54) on enjoying those experiences (10:56) just because you're worried about what a particular meal (10:59) will do to your body. (11:00) Of course, I'm still going to be prioritizing, (11:03) nourishing my body in this season. (11:05) I'm going to be eating balanced meals (11:06) the majority of the time, (11:08) getting adequate protein in throughout the season.

(11:10) But you better believe I am also going (11:12) to be enjoying the foods I love (11:14) without feeling like I have to earn them (11:15) or make up for them afterward. (11:17) Number eight, I am saying no to saying yes (11:21) to everything just because it's the holidays. (11:23) I think that this is one of the biggest reasons (11:26) why so many of us feel completely overwhelmed (11:28) by the time Christmas rolls around.

(11:30) Like between holiday parties, school events, (11:33) family gatherings, gift exchanges, (11:35) and just all the other commitments, (11:37) our calendars can fill up so quickly. (11:39) And sometimes we're saying yes (11:40) because we genuinely want to participate. (11:42) But other times we're saying yes (11:44) because we just feel guilty about disappointing someone.

(11:46) We're worried about what another person might think (11:48) if we decline, even if we know (11:50) we don't have the time or energy for it, (11:52) but I want you to remember that you can still love people, (11:55) care about people, and still have boundaries (11:57) around your time. (11:58) So saying no to an invitation (12:00) doesn't mean that you don't value the person (12:01) who invited you. (12:02) And sometimes saying no to one more holiday party (12:05) means that you're saying yes (12:06) to a quiet evening at home with your family, (12:09) an earlier bedtime, (12:10) or just simply having a little bit more breathing room.

(12:13) So this year I'm going to be a lot more intentional (12:16) about what I put on my calendar (12:17) instead of automatically agreeing to everything. (12:21) Number nine, I am saying no (12:22) to trying to maintain a perfect workout schedule. (12:26) You guys know how much I love Dumbo workouts (12:29) and how strongly I believe in the importance (12:31) of consistently honoring our body with movement.

(12:34) I also know that the holiday season (12:36) can bring changes to our schedules, (12:38) routines, and priorities. (12:39) Maybe you're traveling to see your family, (12:41) your kids are at home, like they're home from school. (12:44) Maybe you have more commitments than usual.

(12:46) The workout schedule that normally works so well for you (12:49) during other times of the year (12:51) just doesn't quite fit as easily into your day anymore. (12:55) And this is where so many women get caught up (12:57) in this all or nothing mindset. (12:58) Like we convince ourselves (12:59) that if we can't complete every workout exactly as planned, (13:02) we might as well just not bother at all.

(13:04) But consistency does not require perfection. (13:07) And your fitness routine should be flexible enough (13:09) to work with your life. (13:11) Maybe some weeks you complete every workout (13:13) while other weeks you need to shorten a session, (13:15) move it to another day (13:16) or just take another extra rest or recovery day.

(13:18) This is something, and this is why I love (13:21) my Moo and Julie workout app, (13:24) because yes, you can have a structured strain training plan. (13:26) That's gonna help take the guesswork out of your workouts. (13:29) You can also focus on building strength (13:31) and staying consistent, (13:33) but you also have room to make adjustments (13:36) based on your schedule, what your body needs, (13:38) and what your time constraints are.

(13:40) So if you've been looking for a way (13:42) to make strain training kind of a consistent part (13:44) of your life, and you are looking for (13:46) some dumbbell-only workouts that you can literally do at home, (13:49) all you need is a few pair of dumbbells in a small space. (13:51) If you have an adjustable bench, amazing, (13:54) but I always give no bench alternates. (13:56) I will leave all of the information for my Moo and Julie app (13:59) in the show notes below.

(14:00) Just remember that missing a workout here or there (14:03) is not going to undo your progress (14:05) or make you any less committed to your health. (14:08) Number 10, I am saying no to comparing my holiday season (14:12) to what I see on social media. (14:14) This is a hard one.

(14:16) And this is really difficult because you open up Instagram, (14:19) you're scrolling past these perfectly decorated home, (14:22) these matching family pajama pictures, (14:24) these elaborate Christmas activities, (14:26) and families who seem to just have everything together. (14:29) And it doesn't take long before you're kind of (14:31) looking around your own life and you're wondering (14:33) if you're doing enough. (14:34) Maybe your home isn't decorated the way (14:36) that someone else's is, (14:37) or you simply just don't have the time, energy, (14:39) or budget to do everything that you're seeing online.

(14:42) Please keep in mind that social media (14:43) is showing you a tiny glimpse into someone else's life. (14:47) And your holiday season does not need to look (14:49) like everyone else's to be meaningful. (14:51) The conversations around the dinner table, (14:53) watching a Christmas movie together, (14:55) laughing in the kitchen, spending a quiet morning at home, (14:58) those can be just as special as anything (15:00) that you see online.

(15:01) So this year, I am choosing to appreciate the memories (15:04) that we are creating in our own way (15:06) instead of comparing them to someone else's. (15:09) Number 11, I am saying no to making comments (15:12) about my body or anyone else's. (15:14) I think that we've become so accustomed (15:16) to talking about our bodies (15:18) that we don't even realize how often we're doing it.

(15:20) Like we comment on how much weight we've gained, (15:23) how much weight someone else has lost, (15:24) whether our clothes feel differently, (15:26) or how we're going to lose weight after the holidays. (15:28) And when we see family members and friends (15:30) that we haven't seen in a while, (15:31) these conversations can become even more common. (15:33) But we have absolutely no idea (15:35) what someone else might be going through (15:37) with their body, their health, their relationship.

(15:39) You have no idea behind the scenes (15:42) what they're dealing with the majority of the time. (15:45) Even comments intended to be compliments (15:47) can sometimes like reinforce the idea (15:49) that someone else's appearance (15:51) is the most important thing about them. (15:53) And there are so many more meaningful things (15:55) that we can acknowledge and appreciate (15:56) about the people in our lives.

(15:58) So I wanna encourage you to ask them (16:01) what they've been up to, (16:01) celebrate something that they've accomplished, (16:03) or simply just tell them how happy you are to see them. (16:06) We don't need to make anybody else's body (16:08) the topic of conversation. (16:10) And this applies to the way (16:10) that we speak about ourselves, (16:12) especially when there are little ears listening.

(16:14) I want the conversation happening around my holiday table (16:18) to reflect gratitude, encouragement, (16:20) and the things that actually make us special. (16:23) And last but not least, number 12, (16:25) I'm saying no to waiting until January (16:27) to prioritize my health. (16:29) I wanted to end this one (16:30) because I think it's such an important reminder (16:32) during the holidays.

(16:33) Like we have a tendency to treat the time (16:35) between Thanksgiving and New Year's (16:37) as if our healthy habits no longer matter (16:39) just because we're gonna start over in January. (16:42) Like we tell ourselves (16:43) that we'll get back to eating balanced meals in January, (16:45) we'll start working out again in January. (16:47) And finally, we're gonna focus on our health (16:50) once the holidays are over.

(16:51) But why do we feel like we need an entirely new year (16:53) to continue taking care of the bodies (16:55) that we've been given? (16:57) Your health is something that you have the opportunity (17:00) to prioritize throughout every season of your life, (17:03) even the busy and imperfect ones. (17:04) And that means finding small, realistic ways (17:07) to keep showing up for yourself (17:08) without adding unnecessary pressure. (17:11) Maybe that means prioritizing protein, (17:13) drinking enough water, taking walks with your family.

(17:16) Those little habits add up (17:17) and they allow you to keep taking care of your body (17:19) while enjoying everything else (17:21) that this season has to offer. (17:23) So this year, I am saying no (17:25) to the idea that December is a month (17:26) where I have to abandon my healthy habits. (17:29) I am going to continue honoring my body (17:31) through movement, nourishment, and rest (17:33) while also giving myself the flexibility (17:35) to actually enjoy the holidays.

(17:38) All right, we talked about a lot today. (17:39) So I wanna quickly go through the 12 things (17:42) I'm saying no to this holiday season. (17:45) And as I go through these, (17:46) think about the ones that maybe you need (17:48) to say no to as well.

(17:49) Number one, being physically present (17:51) but mentally somewhere else. (17:52) I wanna put my phone down, (17:54) stop worrying about everything that needs to get done (17:56) and really just enjoy and soak up the time (17:58) with the people right in front of me. (18:01) Number two, letting thoughts about my body (18:03) steal my joy.

(18:04) My weight and my appearance do not determine my worth (18:06) and I'm not allowing them to distract me (18:09) from making memories. (18:10) Number three, forcing traditions (18:11) that no longer serve our family. (18:13) Number four, trying to control every detail (18:16) of the holidays.

(18:17) I know this one's hard, you guys. (18:18) Number five, overcomplicating things (18:20) that can be simple. (18:21) Number six, turning holiday meals (18:24) into a calorie counting exercise.

(18:26) Number seven, feeling guilty (18:28) about enjoying my favorite holiday foods. (18:30) I can nourish my body and enjoy the foods (18:33) and traditions that I love most about the holidays. (18:36) Number eight, saying yes to everything (18:38) just because it's the holidays.

(18:40) Number nine, trying to maintain a perfect workout schedule. (18:43) Number 10, comparing my holiday season (18:45) to what I see on social media. (18:47) Number 11, making comments about my body (18:50) or someone else's.

(18:51) And last but not least, number 12, (18:53) waiting until January to prioritize my health. (18:56) I can and will continue showing up for myself (18:58) through small habits while fully enjoying the season. (19:01) I wanna leave you with one final reminder.

(19:03) You are allowed to enjoy the holiday season (19:06) without putting so much pressure on yourself. (19:08) You don't have to do everything, attend everything, (19:10) make everything perfect or spend the entire month (19:13) worrying about your body or your health goals. (19:15) As someone whose faith is the most important part (19:18) of my life, I also wanna remember (19:20) like why we're actually celebrating.

(19:23) I wanna make room to reflect on the birth of Jesus, (19:26) to recognize the blessings that God has given me (19:28) and spend meaningful time with the people that I love. (19:31) Because at the end of the day, (19:32) I don't wanna look back on Christmas (19:33) and remember how stressed I was or how much I weighed (19:36) or how many things I managed to cross off my to-do list. (19:39) I wanna remember the moments where I put my phone down (19:41) and was fully present.

(19:43) So today, I wanna challenge you to think about (19:45) what you need to say no to this holiday season. (19:48) Maybe it's something on this list (19:49) or maybe it's something completely different (19:51) that has been taking up just too much time and energy. (19:53) Whatever it is, I want you to give yourself permission (19:57) to let it go and make more room for what truly matters.

(20:01) Because you deserve to experience this season (20:03) with gratitude and peace and joy (20:05) exactly as you are right now. (20:08) And if you want a little bit of support, (20:10) staying consistent in this season, (20:12) Movement with Julie is gonna give you structured (20:13) dumbbell-only workouts that you can adjust (20:15) with your schedule and my macro kind of made simple (20:18) is gonna help you fuel your body (20:19) without overthinking every single bite. (20:22) I will link both of those in the show notes below (20:24) so that you can easily go check those out.

(20:26) And if you're worried that enjoying the holidays means (20:28) you're gonna lose all your progress, (20:30) I think that you will love one of my previous (20:32) holiday episodes, episode 586, pre-holiday pep talk, (20:36) how to stay consistent and confident through the holidays. (20:39) It's about really getting through this season (20:41) without falling into this all or nothing thinking. (20:43) I will go ahead and link that in the show notes below.

(20:45) And if this episode resonated with you, (20:47) I would love for you to share it with another woman (20:49) who might just need a reminder (20:50) to take some pressure off herself this holiday season. (20:53) Thank you so much for spending this time with me today. (20:56) I love you so dang much, I mean it, (20:57) and I'll talk to you in the next one.

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(21:48) Remember that beauty goes so much deeper than the surface. (21:51) So go out there and embrace your real, (21:53) because you're worth it.

 
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