Hey {{first_name}},

Let’s be real, Thanksgiving isn’t the problem.
It’s the mentality most people bring to it.

They spend weeks building discipline, then treat one holiday like a permission slip to undo it all.
But that’s not you. You’re not on a “diet.”
You’re building a standard.

And standards don’t take holidays off, they adapt.

Here’s how to enjoy the day without losing momentum:

Train in the morning. Even a short workout.
Push weight, get a sweat, move your body.
Thanksgiving food tastes better when it’s earned.

Turkey, eggs, ham. Stack your plate with it.
Protein keeps you full and reduces cravings before you even touch dessert.
Hit your protein target early and you’ll naturally eat less junk.

Skip the sodas and cocktails — or keep it minimal.
Liquid calories are the fastest way to blow up your daily intake without feeling full.
Water, sparkling water, diet soda, or black coffee — simple and effective.

You don’t need to avoid dessert — just choose intentionally.
If you’re going for pumpkin pie, skip the random appetizers and save your calories.
You’ll enjoy it more when it’s intentional.

15–20 minutes outside.
It helps digestion, stabilizes blood sugar, and clears your head.
Thanksgiving doesn’t need to end with a food coma — it can end with gratitude.

The goal isn’t to “be perfect.”
It’s to live with awareness. To make decisions that align with who you’re becoming.
Progress doesn’t come from restriction, it comes from intentional choices.

You don’t ruin your progress with one day of eating.
You ruin it when one day turns into a week of excuses.

Enjoy your meal. Be present.
Then wake up Friday ready to move again.

— Brick Body 🧱
Discipline > Motivation

P.S.
Stay tuned — Friday’s Blueprint drops after Thanksgiving:
“How to Reset Fast After a Holiday.”
(Trust me, you’ll want that one in your inbox.)