How Athletes Can Eat During the Holidays Without Losing Progress

09/12/2025 14 min

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Episode Synopsis

The holidays aren’t the problem, losing your structure is.Athletes don’t lose progress because of one big meal… they lose progress when that one meal turns into two weeks.In this episode, Nick breaks down the five holiday tools every athlete should follow to stay lean, stay strong, and actually feel good going into the new year. These tools are simple, repeatable, and designed for real athletes who want to enjoy the holidays without throwing away months of work.What You’ll LearnThe truth about why athletes overeat during the holidaysHow movement (not workouts) keeps cravings and energy steadyWhy skipping meals leads to the holiday bingeHow to build every plate around protein + colorHow to enjoy treats without losing momentumHow to set a “minimum standard” that keeps you consistentWhy consistency > perfection every single timeWhat’s the hardest part of staying on track during the holidays—movement, consistency, or food choices?Follow NickInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicklemkerdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nicklemkerdTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/nicklemkerd

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