656: How to Stay Lean During the Holidays (It's Easier Than You Think)

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🗓️ 17 November 2025

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Every December, millions of people gain weight — not because they "fall off the wagon," but because they never recover from holiday habits. A few extra pounds here, a few extra pounds there… and suddenly a decade has gone by. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode, Ted breaks down the exact approach he uses to stay lean, feel good, and enjoy the holiday season without dieting or acting like a fitness weirdo. Whether he's eating brisket in Texas or pasta in Italy, Ted follows a simple framework that keeps him healthy while still being present with family, enjoying good food, and making memories.

You'll learn why the key to holiday success starts before the holidays even begin, how to eat strategically without restricting yourself, and how to turn movement into connection instead of isolation. Ted also shares stories from clients who traveled, enjoyed every moment, and came back without gaining weight — proving that you really can have both fun and results.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why holiday weight gain happens — and how to prevent it

The mindset shift that keeps you from becoming the "fitness weirdo" at family gatherings

The simple nutrition formula Ted uses when traveling or visiting family

How to stay full and satisfied without restricting your favorite holiday foods

And much more...

If you want to finish the holidays feeling good in your body — not guilty or bloated — this episode gives you a practical, stress-free plan anyone can follow.

What Ted Shares in This Episode:

00:00 Introduction

02:35 The Holiday Weight Gain Dilemma

04:13 Bring the Good Energy: Avoid Being a Fitness Weirdo

07:41 Preparation Beats Willpower

13:00 Important Nutrition Tips

15:49 Turn Fitness into Connection

19:09 Accept Imperfection: Get Back on Track Fast

21:50 Conclusion: Design a Lifestyle That Bends Without Breaking

Transcript

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0:00.0	Most people don't gain five pounds during the holidays.
0:08.0	They gain one or two and keep half.
0:11.0	Or maybe you do gain five pounds or ten pounds during the holidays,
0:15.0	but what ends up happening is that you don't get it off.
0:19.0	Regardless of what you gain, you don't get it back off. So it's not the damage you do during the holidays that matter. It's how long you wait to recover from it. The holidays is only a couple weeks or a month or maybe even two months depending on your situation. That is, there's still 10 more months in the year. So it's not the damage you
0:40.7	do during the holidays. It's how long you wage to recover from it. Welcome to the legendary
0:46.1	life podcast, where it's all about taking control of your health, losing fat, transforming your
0:51.5	body and living the life you deserve with Celebrity Fitness
0:55.2	Trainer and longevity enthusiast, Ted Rice.
0:59.6	Hey guys, it's Ted here.
1:01.2	Let me ask you something.
1:02.4	You've got the money, the success, the career.
1:05.4	But when you look in the mirror, do you see a tired out of shape guy staring back at you?
1:09.8	And you're tired of the weak body
1:11.3	the way your clothes fit and your lack of confidence about the way you look this can end now
1:16.6	in my program lean after 40 i've created a four-phase system that helps high achieving men
1:23.3	lose 20 pounds in just 10 weeks while building muscle, while getting you to feel 10 years younger,
1:30.2	and here's the kicker. It's only going to take you two hours a week in the gym. This plan is
1:34.7	fully customized to your situation. And if you don't know me, well, I've worked with guys like
1:39.4	Robert Downey Jr., Ricky Martin, Sir Richard Branson, plus thousands of CEOs and business leaders worldwide.
1:45.9	But here's the deal. You need to earn at least 100K annually because my program, it's a premium
1:52.1	program. I work with entrepreneurs, executives, and high performing professionals. So if that's
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