Thanksgiving week wasn’t supposed to be a test. I walked into it strong, four workouts done, including a Thanksgiving morning session that made me feel unstoppable. My steps were solid, my sleep was decent, my energy was steady. I allowed myself the freedom to enjoy the holiday meal without guilt, especially my true love: stuffing.
But what happened after Thanksgiving? That was the real story.
What Really Happened After Thanksgiving
From Thursday through Sunday, I rode a full carb wave: stuffing, cranberry sauce, leftovers, and even a big bag of popcorn by the end. And while I don’t believe in demonizing food, I do believe in telling the truth about how certain foods affect our bodies and moods.
The Unexpected Slide That Followed
By Saturday, I wasn’t myself. My energy crashed. My mood dipped. My motivation evaporated. Depression crept in around the edges, and by Sunday, I could feel myself quietly checking out. I didn’t train. I didn’t track. I felt heavy in every sense of the word.
Why Overeating Isn’t the Real Problem
And here’s the part most people never realize: It’s not the overeating that derails your progress. It’s the delay in coming back.
Most women disappear after a week like this. They hide in shame, wait for motivation, or tell themselves they’ll “start again Monday.” They stay down long after the slip.
But Sunday night, I made a different choice.
I didn’t wait for Monday. I didn’t punish myself with a harsh reset. I didn’t beat myself up.
How to Get Back on Track After Overeating
I simply said, “This is far enough.” And I returned to myself.
My protocol was simple and stabilizing:
20-hour fasting window
4-hour eating window
Low carb meals to calm cravings and reset my energy
Not as penance, but as alignment.
I woke up the next day feeling like I was back in the driver’s seat.
The Real Secret: Resilience, Not Perfection
When I reviewed the week’s data: steps, sleep, and even the nine pounds of inflammation I gained. I didn’t judge it. I treated it like information, not identity.
That’s resilience. And resilience is what most women are missing.
Weight loss doesn’t require perfection. It requires the courage to interrupt a slide instead of surrendering to it. It requires the ability to come back quickly, quietly, and without drama.
Your Comeback Starts the Moment You Decide
So, if you’ve slipped, here’s your reminder:
You can return at any moment. You don’t need permission. You don’t need punishment. You just need to decide.
Your comeback starts when you say it does.
Remember, Resilience Is a Skill You Build, Not a Trait You’re Born With
Start Today. Start Now. Just Start.
If you're on this journey too, tell me in the comments:
What’s the moment when you usually slide and what would it look like to come back sooner?
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