3176: An Incredibly Easy Three-Step Method To Staying Lean, Fit and Motivated During the Holidays by Ben Greenfield

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🗓️ 3 November 2025

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3176: Ben Greenfield outlines a simple yet powerful three-step system to help you stay lean, energized, and on track with your fitness goals during the holidays, without sacrificing joy or indulgence. His approach blends intentional movement, smart nutritional timing, and a mindset shift that makes consistency feel effortless even in the busiest seasons. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/article/fat-loss-articles/an-incredibly-easy-three-step-method-to-staying-lean-fit-motivated-during-the-holidays/ Quotes to ponder: "Just commit to 40-60 minutes of easy aerobic movement every single day over the holidays." "Skip breakfast, move your body fasted in the morning, and save your food intake for a later 'compressed' window." "The holidays are for joy, not gluttony, and you can still enjoy yourself while staying lean and fit." Episode references: Blue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com The Influence of Aerobic Exercise on Cognitive Function: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3951958 Research on Time-Restricted Feeding: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5783752 The Daniel Plan: https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Plan-40-Days-Healthier/dp/0310344298 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Health Daily, an incredibly easy, three-step method to staying lean, fit, and
0:07.3	motivated during the holidays by Ben Greenfield of bengreenfieldlife.com, and I'm Dr. Neal.
0:14.0	Hey there, welcome back to another week of Optimal Health Daily, where I act as your narrator of the
0:18.9	best health and fitness blogs all for free.
0:21.8	I cover fitness, nutrition, stress management, weight management, and more, just like an
0:27.0	audiobook, but from a bunch of different authors. And then on Fridays, I do something a little bit
0:32.1	different. I answer your questions right here on the show. So let's hear Ben Greenfield's take on how to stay lean,
0:38.6	fit, and motivated during the holidays as we continue optimizing your life.
0:46.6	An incredibly easy three-step method to staying lean, fit, and motivated during the holidays by Ben
0:53.6	Greenfield of Ben GreenfieldLife.com.
0:57.4	Are you ready for a proven method to keep you sane in your fat loss efforts through the holidays?
1:03.0	This easy, proven three-step process will allow you to stay motivated, stay lean, and stay
1:08.8	fit while faced with the daunting challenges and temptations of holiday parties
1:13.5	alcohol cake cookies feasts and lots of social pressure to just wait until january first
1:20.9	here's how it works and don't delay implement this right away step one event. Event. Choose two to three events, one before the new year,
1:32.4	one after the new year, and if you want the added bonus, one on Thanksgiving. Among all my clients
1:38.4	who I train and consult, an event is always far more motivating than the vague goal of simply
1:43.8	staying fit or losing fat.
1:47.1	Events provide social motivation, an actual date on the calendar, and both intrinsic and
1:53.4	extrinsic drive to keep yourself in shape. My clients who sign up for events are always more
1:58.9	successful, and you will be too.
2:03.0	What do I mean by event?
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