Strength For Life: Beat Holiday Weight Gain with Fitmas (and Still Eat Pie) | Ep. 15

We’re kicking off Fitmas- our free 12 Days of Fitness challenge designed to help you stack simple, effective habits before the holidays get crazy. Join us here: https://www.villagefpt.com/fitmas   In this episode of the strength for life podcast Dr. Matt and Nicole talk about how to stay fit through the holiday. They unpack why most people gain 1–5 pounds during November and December, from extra celebrations to disrupted routines, and outline the three holiday “mindsets” people fall into—ignore it, maintain, or attempt to lose—along with which one actually preserves your sanity. They walk through simple, realistic movement strategies like post-meal walks, staying active while traveling, and even inviting houseguests into your workouts. They dig into why weighted vests and low-level movement can make a bigger difference than you think, and how sleep quality and morning sunlight quietly shape your hunger, hormones, and metabolism. Finally, they share the single most effective nutrition habit for the holidays: starting your day with one protein-packed meal to stabilize appetite and energy all season long.   🔗 Sign up for Fitmas: https://www.villagefpt.com/fitmas 🔗 Check out our Rucking: https://youtu.be/IKsHpgG7lCg