238: Changing Seasons and Changing Habits

 Why do your healthy habits feel so easy in the summer… and so impossible by October? In this episode of Total Health in Midlife, I'm unpacking a surprisingly overlooked reason your motivation disappears when the seasons change—and what to do instead of blaming yourself. You'll hear how weather, light, mood, and routine can quietly hijack your habits unless you plan for them, and how understanding your own seasonal patterns can help you feel more consistent, confident, and in control—all year long. Whether you're eating lighter and walking more right now, or already dreading the colder months ahead, this episode will help you spot the patterns before they sabotage your progress. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why motivation isn't the problem (and what is) How to create habits that adapt with the seasons, not collapse under them Simple strategies to prepare for dips in energy and mood before they happen RESOURCES Download the Listener's Guide to find the exact episodes that speak to what you're going through Grab the guide here to simplify your health routine and take the guesswork out of where to focus. Done with Dieting Podcast Episode 19: Clean Slate Habits    Get full show notes and more information here: https://elizabethsherman.com/podcast/238  Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.