There’s a hard truth most people don’t want to hear during the holiday season and heading into a new year of fitness goals. You can train hard. You can sweat daily. You can show up to the gym consistently. But you cannot outrun the turkey and the cookies, too.
I’m not here to sell you a diet or lock you into rules that don’t survive real life. I’m here to share what I’ve seen work day after day, client after client, and what consistently derails progress. This is about awareness, alignment, and simplifying food so it supports your training instead of fighting it.
Food Made by God, Not Factories
Call it biblical eating, ancestral eating, or just common sense. I think of it as food made by God. Single-ingredient foods that existed long before factories and marketing labels, and foods your body recognizes. This approach prioritizes simplicity and alignment over restriction.
Foods to focus on:
• Meat, fish, eggs
• Fruits and vegetables
• Roots, grains, nuts
• Water, salt, herbs
A simple rule worth remembering is this: the longer the shelf life, the shorter your life.
Real Food Made Simple: Our Partnership with Hummus Fit
One of the biggest challenges I hear from clients is that they know what they should eat but don’t have the time. That’s exactly why I’ve partnered with Hummus Fit Brookfield. We’ve teamed up to give FARMERSTRENGTH® members access to over 90 ready-to-eat, chef-crafted meals delivered straight to their door without sacrificing food quality or principles.
Hummus Fit offers high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, vegan, and plant-based options. All meals are built around clean, whole ingredients that support performance, recovery, and everyday health. This partnership removes friction and makes eating well practical, not perfect. Discipline isn’t about doing everything from scratch. It’s about setting yourself up to win.
What to Be Aware of Going Into the New Year
Daily Calories. Calories aren’t evil. They’re information. You don’t need to track forever, but you do need awareness, especially if fat loss is the goal. Most people don’t overeat meals. They overeat snacks, drinks, sauces, and the “just one more” moments. Awareness alone often creates change.
Protein. Protein is your anchor. It supports muscle, hormones, recovery, and stable energy. A simple target is roughly 0.7 to 1 gram of protein per pound of lean bodyweight per day. If you’re unsure, prioritize a quality protein source at every meal and adjust from there. Low protein almost always leads to fatigue, cravings, and inconsistency.
Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates fuel training and recovery, but quality matters. Whole-food carbohydrates support performance. Ultra-processed carbs spike blood sugar, crash energy, and drive cravings. Your carbohydrate needs depend on training intensity, activity level, stress, and sleep. Train hard and you earn carbs. Move less and you need fewer.
Individual Sensitivities. No single diet works for everyone. Some people thrive on dairy, others don’t. Some handle grains well, others don’t. Some feel great fasting, others need breakfast. Pay attention to digestion, energy, mood, focus, and recovery. Your body gives feedback. Listening beats chasing trends.
Fast Food, Mood, and Motivation
Highly processed foods don’t just affect body composition. They affect your mind. Fast foods are low-energy foods and are linked to increased anxiety, depression, brain fog, and chronic fatigue. When energy drops, discipline disappears. You skip training, move less, and lose momentum. Food isn’t just fuel. It’s information.
Discipline First, Treat Second... Ice Cream on Sundays Only!
This isn’t about never enjoying food. It’s about structure. Execute discipline six days a week. Train well, eat clean, hydrate, and sleep. Then enjoy a planned treat once a week. Ice cream on Sundays works for a reason. It creates balance without chaos. Discipline creates freedom.
The Importance of Fasting and the Full Moon Fast
Fasting isn’t punishment. It’s a reset. At FARMERSTRENGTH®, we practice a monthly Full Moon Fast as a way to step back, create awareness, and realign both physically and mentally. This approach is rooted in ancient rhythms and encourages a pause from constant consumption.
A monthly fast can help improve insulin sensitivity, reset hunger cues, build mental resilience, and create perspective around food. I’ve written more in depth about this practice in my Full Moon Fast blog, which I recommend reading before attempting it. Fasting reminds you that cravings don’t control you. You do.
Final Thought
Training hard while eating poorly is like filling a leaking bucket. Fix the foundation. Eat real food. Build discipline. Honor your body. Because at the end of the day, you can’t outrun the turkey or the cookies.
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