Ep181. How to Get Back in Shape After Christmas (Exactly What I’d Do Over 6 Weeks)

Join the next intake of START WITH 6 here: www.coachianwood.com/startwith6If you’re trying to get back in shape after Christmas but don’t want another extreme January reset that burns you out by February, this episode is for you.In this solo teaching episode, I break down exactly what I’d do over 6 weeks to lose fat, rebuild strength, and feel back in control — without detoxes, punishment workouts, or all-or-nothing dieting.This is the same strength-first, sustainable approach I use with clients who train regularly but feel like they’ve “fallen off” over December and want fast, visible progress they can actually maintain.Why most January plans fail (and what actually works instead)How to get back in shape after Christmas without cutting everything outWhat realistic fat loss looks like over 6 weeks (3–6kg, 3–6cm off the waist)Why strength training should be the priority during fat lossHow to structure calories and protein for fast but sustainable resultsThe 3-phase approach I use with clients every January:Phase 1: Reset (Weeks 1–2) – regain control and routinePhase 2: Build (Weeks 3–4) – accelerate fat loss and visible changesPhase 3: Consolidate (Weeks 5–6) – lock in results without reboundThe habits that make January feel calm instead of chaoticHow clients like Zoe, Sammy, Steffi, and Lily used this exact framework to succeedGym-goers who trained consistently before ChristmasAnyone who feels out of rhythm after DecemberPeople who want to get back in shape after Christmas without extreme dietingBusy adults who want structure, not stressYou don’t need to punish yourself in January.You need 6 weeks of focused, repeatable actions.That’s how you get back in shape after Christmas — and stay there.🎧 Listen now and learn the fastest sustainable way to look and feel better this January.If you want help applying this approach step-by-step, this is exactly what we coach inside Start With 6.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Who This Episode Is For:Key Takeaway