Winter can feel like a struggle.
The days are short, the nights are long, and everything in between feels a little…grey. And with Christmas just behind us, it’s easy to feel like you’ve slipped, slid or completely skidded off course with food. If you’ve eaten more than expected over the festive season, and you’re feeling that familiar sense of guilt or disappointment, I want to stop you right there.
Because here’s the truth: you haven’t failed.
This journey isn’t about perfection – it never has been. Perfection doesn’t exist. You are human, and being human means sometimes overindulging, sometimes stubbing your toe, sometimes taking a wrong turn.
But if you stubbed your toe walking to the kitchen, you wouldn’t say, “That’s it – I need to learn how to walk all over again,” would you? And if you took a wrong turn on a drive, you wouldn’t head all the way home to start your journey from scratch. So why do we treat our eating habits any differently?
A few days of overindulgence can’t undo weeks – or months – of progress. You’re not starting again. You’re picking up exactly where you left off. That’s how sustainable change happens. That’s how freedom is built.
So how do we move forward when we feel stuck?
The first step is to refresh your goals and reconnect with your Big Why – that emotional reason that fuels everything.
Maybe it’s feeling more energetic for your grandchildren. Perhaps it’s getting back into clothes you love. Or simply proving to yourself that you can make lasting change.
Whatever it is, it needs to mean something to you. Because motivation fades when goals feel vague. But when they’re emotionally driven, they become powerful. They become personal. And that’s when things shift.
Set Goals That Feel Achievable
Goal-setting can be intimidating – especially if you’ve spent years trying and “failing”. But goals aren’t about winning or losing. They’re about learning.
If something doesn’t go to plan, it’s feedback. Use it to adapt your approach, not abandon it.
Here’s how to do it in a way that supports long-term success:
- Be specific. “I want to eat better” becomes “I’m going to include vegetables with two meals each day.”
- Chunk it down. Instead of “I want to lose 2 stone”, focus on one small milestone at a time. Jeans feeling looser? Celebrate that.
- Visualise your future self. Who will you be when you’ve achieved your goal? How do you behave? What do you think, feel, and do each day?
- Write it down and make it visible. On your mirror, your fridge, your laptop. Keep it front of mind.
- Celebrate your wins – no matter how small. These moments matter. They build confidence and momentum.
Remember: you don’t have to see the whole staircase – just take the next step.
One Step Today is Enough
So ask yourself: what’s one small thing you can do today that brings you closer to where you want to be?
It could be listening to your Slimpod tonight. Or popping outside for five minutes of daylight. It might be pausing before eating to check in with your hunger. These tiny actions might seem small, but they’re powerful because they help you feel in control again.
Slimpod is designed to work with your subconscious mind – so even when you don’t feel motivated, you’re still building the habits that create change. It’s not about trying harder; it’s about working with your brain, not against it.
You're Not Alone – And You’re Not Starting Over
The winter wobble is normal. It happens to everyone – even those who’ve been on this journey a long time. But every wobble is an opportunity to reconnect, not a reason to quit.
And if you need support, our community is here for you. Our challenges are running now over at slimpodmembers.com under Menu > Slimpod Community > Challenges. Join in and get that extra bit of sparkle back.
