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Carry the Momentum Forward​
​Finish December Grounded. Enter January Steady.

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Hi Reader,

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As December winds down, there’s often a collective exhale… followed by a quiet pressure to figure out January.

For midlife women — especially through menopause and post-menopause — this can feel unsettling.
Energy fluctuates. Sleep may be off. Routines are looser. And suddenly January shows up with a megaphone shouting “Do more!”

Let’s pause that narrative right here.

You don’t need a reset.
You don’t need to fix anything.
You don’t need to “get back on track.”

You’re already on it.

This moment — the space between December and January — is about continuity, not correction.

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First: Acknowledge What You’re Carrying With You

Before looking ahead, take a breath and look back.

Even in a busy, hormone-sensitive, end-of-year season, you likely:

• Kept moving when motivation dipped
• Anchored meals with protein instead of skipping
• Chose rest when your body asked for it
• Let go of perfection and stayed consistent enough

These aren’t small wins — they’re exactly what midlife bodies respond best to.

Write down 3 things you’re proud of maintaining this month.
Not what was perfect — what was steady.

That steadiness is what carries forward.

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What December Teaches Us About January

December strips things down.
It shows you what actually works when life isn’t neat.

So instead of adding more in January, ask:

• What habits held me together this month?
• What felt supportive rather than draining?
• What helped regulate my mood, energy, and appetite?

Those answers matter more than any resolution.

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Choose What Crosses the Bridge Into January

Rather than starting fresh, choose what you’re bringing with you.

Pick 3 Core Habits — not goals — to carry from December into January.

Examples:

• Strength training 3x/week (even short sessions)
• Daily walks for stress and blood sugar balance
• Protein at every meal
• A consistent bedtime routine
• Weekly mindset check-in

No upgrades required.
Just continuation.

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Training Through the Transition

January doesn’t require intensity — it requires rhythm.

As you move into the new year:

• Keep workouts manageable
• Focus on full-body strength
• Prioritize recovery and sleep
• Let consistency rebuild confidence

Momentum feels better than motivation — and you already have it.

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Eating Into January Without the Whiplash

There’s no need for detoxes, cleanses, or restriction.

Midlife bodies thrive on:

• Regular meals
• Adequate protein
• Stable blood sugar
• Reduced stress around food

If you ate mindfully most of the time in December, that’s your foundation.

January simply becomes:

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Mindset Shift: January Is a Continuation, Not a Test

Remind yourself:

• “Nothing needs to be undone.”
• “I don’t need to earn a fresh start.”
• “My habits don’t disappear — they adapt.”

When routines tighten back up, your body will respond quickly — because it was never abandoned.

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A Simple Year-End → Year-Beginning Reflection

Take 5 quiet minutes and answer:

• What helped me feel strong and grounded recently?
• What felt unnecessary or draining?
• What do I want more of in January — not less?

Write down:

• 3 things you’re keeping (for me, that's my AM and PM meditation/prayer which grounds me)
• 1 thing you’re leaving behind (Going to bed late during the week and functioning on 5.5-6 hours of sleep)

That’s your reset. I love hearing from readers, so please share what you're keeping and leaving behind.

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How to Step Into January Calmly

Before January fully kicks in:

• Keep your 3 Core Habits
• Block workouts into your calendar
• Focus on sleep and hydration
• Choose one intention for the month

That’s enough.

When you enter January already moving, there’s no panic — only progress.

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Mantras for the Transition

• “I carry forward what works.”
• “Consistency looks different — and still counts.”
• “Strong doesn’t mean rigid.”
• “I don’t start over. I continue.”

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Final Words

This in-between moment matters.

December didn’t derail you — it refined you.
January doesn’t demand reinvention — it invites continuation.

You’re not behind.
You’re not off track.
You’re already in motion.

Finish the year grounded.
Step into January steady.

That’s how midlife strength is built — and kept.

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Wishing You All a Peaceful, Relaxing and Wonderful Holiday Season! May 2026 be a year of abundance in every way.

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Many blessings to you for abundant health, happiness and wellbeing ~

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Strong and Beautiful after 50!

Sharon

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