#99 Beat The Post-Holiday Blues

You get home, you step on the scales, and your stomach drops. A few days ago you were relaxed, sunburnt, and living on hotel breakfasts, and now you’re staring at a number that feels like proof you’ve messed it all up. We’ve coached enough people through this exact moment to say it clearly: post-holiday weight gain is usually not body fat, and panic is the fastest way to turn a normal blip into a longer setback. We break down what’s really happening when weight jumps after holidays: higher carbs and salt, more food volume, disrupted sleep, travel stress, less predictable movement, and the digestive chaos that can come with a new environment. We also talk about the biggest mistake we see before a trip, aggressive dieting right up to departure, and how it creates cravings, food focus, and that “reward” mindset that leads to a blowout. Our fix is simple and sustainable: set yourself up before you go, stay mindful while you’re away, then come home and return to your normal calories, steps, and training before you make any big changes. You’ll also hear practical ways to reduce friction on the first day back, from ordering food ahead of time to having easy meals ready, plus why starting a fresh training block can boost motivation and ease you in after a deload week. Finally, we zoom out to the bigger question: if every holiday ends in stress and punishment, is the real issue your all-or-nothing approach across the other 51 weeks? If you want a calm, no-nonsense plan for post-holiday blues, holiday weight gain, and getting back on track, press play. If it helps, subscribe, share it with a mate who’s panicking over the scales, and leave us a quick review. Got questions? simply email or dm us with those questions Larry IG https://www.instagram.com/larry_doyle_coaching Daniel IG https://www.instagram.com/danieldalycoaching Website https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie Coaching with us https://www.larrydoylecoaching.ie/1-1-premium/ Email : [email protected]