This Year, Do Better. Don’t Hit Reset — Build Through the Chaos

by Coach Richard Hutton, CrossFit Fiend – Oklahoma City

Every year around this time, something happens.

Not a disaster. Not an emergency. Just life — busier, louder, fuller.

The calendar fills up with school plays, work parties, shopping lists, and travel plans.Sleep drops. Nutrition slips.And somewhere between the Thanksgiving leftovers and the Christmas cookies, our hard-earned habits start to fade.

We don’t mean to quit.We just quietly say, “I’ll start fresh in January.”

But if we’re honest, that’s not a break.That’s a reset — again.

The Cycle We Don’t See Coming (This Year, Do Better)

It’s funny, isn’t it?We can handle so much during the year — new babies, job stress, sick kids, curveballs life throws without warning.But the holidays? We see those coming every year… and still let them knock us off track.

It’s not because we don’t care. It’s because the holidays offer an easy excuse to let go.

We tell ourselves:“It’s just a busy season.”“I’ll enjoy it now and refocus later.”“I don’t have time for workouts right now.”

But here’s the truth: the holidays aren’t an interruption. They’re part of life.And how we move through them says more about our consistency than any “perfect” month ever could.

The Default Path: Easiest Isn’t Always Best (Don’t Hit Reset)

When stress hits — or life just speeds up — we default to what’s easiest.And what’s easiest in November and December?

Skipping the gym.Eating convenience over fuel.Trading movement for errands.Trading rest for “getting it all done.”

Even though deep down, we know those habits are the things that help us manage the chaos, not add to it.

It’s like cutting the anchor off a ship in a storm because you’re tired of holding the rope.

The Illusion of “I’ll Get Back to It” (Build Through the Chaos)

We say we’ll get back on track “after the holidays.”But that’s just another way of saying, “I’m okay losing progress for the next two months.”

You wouldn’t turn off your smoke alarm in a fire because it’s loud.So why silence the very systems that keep you stable when life gets noisy?

You don’t need to train harder in the holidays — you just need to keep showing up.

One class instead of four? Great.Walks and bodyweight workouts between travel? Perfect.Meal planning light instead of perfect macros? That counts.

You don’t win this season with intensity. You win with consistency.

Effort Is Worship (Especially When It’s Hard)

Every holiday table, every crazy day, every choice to keep showing up — that’s effort.And effort is worship.

That’s you saying, “God, I’m thankful for this season, but I’m also responsible for the body and mind You’ve trusted me with.”

You’re not choosing between family and fitness. You’re choosing to be present — to have the energy, patience, and health to love your people well.

That’s what taking care of yourself really means.

No More January 1st Resets

Imagine walking into January 1st ready to build — not repair.

No guilt.No “starting over.”Just momentum.

It’s possible.You just have to treat this season like a part of your journey, not a pause button.

Set a simple plan.Pick 2–3 habits you’ll protect no matter what:

• Move your body 3x a week.

• Eat one protein-and-veg meal a day.

• Keep showing up (even if it’s imperfect).

Then stick to it.That’s it.

Today’s Rep

You can’t control what happens this season — but you can control how you move through it.

So today, instead of waiting for “next year,” take one small action that reminds you who you are becoming.

Get to class.Drink the water.Say no to guilt.Say yes to growth.

Because when January 1st hits, you don’t want to start over — you want to start ahead.

If this hit home, don’t wait until the new year.Let’s make November the month you decide not to repeat the same story again.

👉 Schedule your No-Sweat Intro – we’ll build a plan that fits your life right now.👉 Or start with your Free Nutrition Jumpstart – simple steps, no pressure, real results.

You don’t need a “new you.”You just need the real you — consistent, calm, and committed — even when life gets loud.

Coach Richard

Build Through the Chaos This Year, Do Better. Don’t Hit Reset