How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain (Without Dieting or Starting Over in January)

Описание: Holiday weight gain doesn’t happen overnight — and it doesn’t have to derail your health.

In this solo episode of the Powered by Iron Health Podcast, Alina breaks down why weight gain during the holiday season is so common and how to minimize it without extreme dieting, restriction, or starting over in January.

Instead of “all or nothing” thinking, this episode covers a realistic, sustainable approach to navigating the holidays using movement, sleep, stress management, nutrition awareness, and intentional habits.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why holiday weight gain happens every year

How calorie cycling and periodization actually work

The role stress, sleep, and hormones play in weight gain

How to stay consistent with exercise during busy seasons

How to be intentional with alcohol and food without restriction

Why starting now makes January easier

This episode is perfect if you:

Struggle with weight gain during the holidays

Feel stuck in the January “reset” cycle

Want a sustainable approach to health and fitness

Are tired of crash diets and extreme restriction

🎧 Tune in, take notes, and choose one habit to focus on this holiday season.

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