Our Top Tips to Keep Your Health on Track This December

Our Top Tips to Keep Your Health on Track This December

From Training for Life by Sarah Gilks and Tanna Payne

November 18, 2025 · 16 min · Season 4

About this episode

Sarah and Tanna share strategies to maintain health goals during the holiday season.

The holidays are coming in hot, and we know how easy it is to let your health goals slide under a pile of shortbread, skipped workouts, and “I’ll start in January” mindsets. But what if this year could feel different? In this episode of Training for Life , Sarah and Tanna share their top strategies for continuing strong—without the guilt, overwhelm, or perfection pressure. From scheduling workouts like appointments to planning indulgences with intention, they’ll help you stay aligned with your goals while still enjoying the festive season. Expect practical tips, relatable stories (including a rogue birthday weekend and some very strong feelings about standing near the food table), and a healthy reminder that you’re never more than one empowered choice away from feeling great again. 🎄 This isn’t about restriction—it’s about staying connected to your why, choosing consciously, and entering January already feeling strong. Mentioned in this episode: ✅ Future-you check-ins ✅ 80/20 nutrition rule (without the math) ✅ Protein-packed party prep ✅ The power of your healthy community ✅ How to bounce back from “oops” moments without spiraling Take a listen and let us know: What’s your top…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Gilks, Tanna Payne

Topics covered

  • health goals
  • holiday fitness
  • nutrition strategies
  • workout scheduling
  • mindset
  • community support

Keywords

  • health
  • fitness
  • nutrition
  • December
  • workouts
  • holiday
  • mindset
  • community

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