I don’t know about you guys, but January always kind of gets to me. The fun and indulgence of the holidays end and suddenly it’s back to work (with, like, zero days off in sight), back on a schedule, and back to eating like a responsible adult (booooooring). The days feel long and monotonous, but I also somehow feel like I have zero time to relax (probably because my brain is like, “Get on top of all your work! Meal prep! Get to bed at a reasonable hour! Stop thinking about chocolate!”)

Ugh, it’s the worst.

I’m happy to report that El Niño (which is Spanish for The Niño) has officially arrived, so I’m at least getting the gray, rainy weather I love so much. So, there’s that.

These days though, I find myself wanting to just stay in bed, or curl up in front of the fire with a hot beverage. (Y’know, while shoving carbs into my face. Damn you healthy eating plan!)

Do any of you find January to be a completely depressing month? Or are you super pumped to start fresh on your exercise and clean eating plan in the new year? (And if that’s the case, what kind of a monster are you??)

Maybe someday I’ll be cool with January. I keep thinking that I should just have a baby in January or February of some year so there’s at least something positive in the first two months of the year. KC is probably having a mild heart attack reading that. (Hiii Kace I love you calmdown.)

What helps you transition back into the real world after the holidays? Any tips? I’d love to hear! (Unless it’s giving up carbs or going gluten free. I think I would lose my will to live entirely.)