The holidays are busy, loud, joyful, and… secretly exhausting. In this post, we break down why sleep always seems to fall apart this time of year and share simple, realistic ways to protect your rest without sacrificing the moments that matter. If travel, stress, late nights, or family chaos usually derail your sleep, this guide will help you navigate the season feeling more grounded, rested, and human.

Training through the holidays doesn’t have to be chaos or a calorie burn-fest. In this post, we talk about staying consistent when travel, family, and festivities try to derail you. Learn how to plan ahead, flex your routine, and hold boundaries without being that person at dinner. Because December doesn’t have to be a detour from your goals—it can be a test of adaptability.

Setting boundaries during the holidays can feel uncomfortable—but it’s also one of the most powerful things you can do for your physical and mental well-being. In this episode, Manders, Kelly, and Kelsey unpack how to navigate food, family, and social pressure while staying true to your goals. They share real-life examples, practical boundary-setting strategies, and mindset shifts to help you enjoy the season without guilt or burnout.

Thanksgiving is a time to gather, celebrate, and create memories—not stress about food! At Black Iron Nutrition, we believe you can fully enjoy the holiday while staying on track with your health goals. Our coach, Brooke Haas, shares some practical tips to help you strike that balance.

Make some non negotiable habits you want to work on even when you are not traveling or tracking.

There are so many habits you can work on even when you are out of your normal routine or aren’t tracking your food. These habits can help you stay mindful and give you a little bit of “routine” even when your routine is off.

I know a lot of people struggle with is staying on top of their nutrition for events, or even just a night out.

There are couple ways to approach events and going out to eat, and it really depends whether you plan to track your food while you are out or not.

New year! New you...? What’s it really going to take to accomplish those goals this year? Here are five things you should be focusing on.

Who doesn’t love mashed potatoes? This recipe is on the chunkier side, coach Emi likes her’s with some of the skin on to add a bit more texture. The great thing about these is that you can modify the milk and butter to suit your tastes! She used 1% milk in order to keep the fat low, but you can use any milk you like. You can also sub the butter for a vegan alternative, such as earth balance, in case you or any friends/family members aren’t into dairy.

If you think Brussels sprouts have to only taste like freshly mowed grass, THINK AGAIN! The trick is to slice them thinly (or be lazy and buy the pre-shaved ones from Trader Joes as I do) and make sure you slightly burn them. That’s where the magic happens.

It’s the start of a new week and that means there’s a new ingredient challenge. And this week it’s the most basic fall ingredient of them all. Hello, pumpkin! Pumpkin’s incredibly versatile and I urge you to explore with it this week. It’s great in sweet and savory dishes and it’s rich in vitamin A, potassium, vitamin C, and fiber. You can’t go wrong with this one.

Need some help finding gifts for the holidays?…