Holiday Habit Special!

Stop the “I’ll Start in January” Trap: 3 Habits YOU Need This Holiday Season (Women 35+)

If you’re a woman 35+ who wants fat loss without restriction, burnout, or starting over every January, this episode will change how you approach the holidays forever. As a former school teacher turned body recomposition coach, I specialize in helping busy women, especially teachers and women with “caretaker schedules”- build sustainable systems that work even in chaotic seasons.

In this episode, I break down the three Holiday Habits that have not only kept me on track for the past three Christmas seasons, but have helped the women of RAC Elite lose fat, maintain muscle, reduce cravings, and stay consistent without perfection. These habits are grounded in behavior science (hello, Atomic Habits), metabolism research for women 35+, and the real-life routines of women who are juggling classrooms, careers, families, and emotional holiday loads.

You’ll learn why December is the most important month of the year for identity-based habits, how the “I’ll start in January” mindset keeps women stuck, and how to use micro-habits to maintain momentum, protect your nervous system, and set yourself up to feel empowered (not remorseful) on January 1st.

If you’re a teacher or a woman with limited time, emotional bandwidth, or seasonal stress, this episode gives you the exact step-by-step habits you need to stay in control of your goals while still enjoying every cozy holiday moment.

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00:00 – Welcome + Why December Matters for Women 35+
Holiday habits slipping, the emotional reset cycle, and why maintaining beats restarting.

01:20 – My Past Holiday Struggles + The “I’ll Start in January” Trap
What used to happen every winter and why it backfired.

03:00 – Identity, Lifestyle, and Why Atomic Habits Changed Everything
Fitness is not a destination — it’s a system you practice year-round.

05:00 – Why Tiny Actions Keep You Consistent
The habit loop (Cue → Craving → Response → Reward) explained simply.

06:45 – Identity Reinforcement: The Real Secret to Long-Term Fat Loss
How doing anything for 2–10 minutes keeps your brain committed.

08:15 – Examples for Busy Women + Teachers
Micro-workouts, short walks, logging water, touching a dumbbell — why it works.

10:30 – The Metabolic Anchor That Stabilizes Your Entire Day
Cravings, night snacking, cortisol regulation, energy levels.

12:20 – Research Breakdown (NWCR + Women 35+ Physiology)
Why breakfast matters for appetite, hormones, and muscle retention.

14:10 – Real-Life Examples + Travel/Family Holiday Tips
Your pancake blend, protein travel hacks, and teacher-friendly prep tricks.

17:00 – Why Women 35+ Don’t Need More Workouts… Just More Movement
Blood sugar control, digestion, lowering cravings, hormone support.

18:15 – NEAT Explained: The Hidden Driver of Fat Loss
Why steps matter more than workouts + teacher movement examples.

20:20 – Easy NEAT Strategies for December
The Phone Call Rule, mini walks, evening resets, kitchen laps, cleaning bursts.

23:30 – Your December Strategy: Pick One Habit and Add OneMomentum > perfection; consistency > intensity.

25:00 – Why January Will Feel Different This TimeEmpowerment vs. remorse and why weight is not the defining factor.

26:10 – Final EncouragementYou deserve holidays that feel good emotionally and physically.

27:30 – Where to Find Your Free ResourcesHoliday Habit Checklist, travel hacks, @racfitness_ on Instagram, macro guidance.

29:30 – Closing WordsYou’re capable, you’re consistent, and you’re not restarting in January this year.

⭐ HOLIDAY HABIT #1:The 10-Minute Rule: Something Instead of Nothing

⭐ HOLIDAY HABIT #2: The Non-Negotiable Protein Meal (25–40g)

⭐ HOLIDAY HABIT #3: M&M: Morning Movement or Meal Movement