Let’s be honest – once December hits, all routines go out the window. Sleep gets later, meals get heavier, stress gets higher and suddenly your supplements are sitting at the back of the cupboard collecting dust while you tell yourself, “I’ll start again in January.”
Here’s the thing: your body doesn’t go on holiday just because your routine does. And the festive season is actually when your body needs the most support – not the least.
Let’s talk about why staying consistent with your supplements over Christmas matters more than you think (and how to do it without ruining the fun).
The Key to Supplements is Consistency
Supplements aren’t like painkillers – they don’t work instantly. Most nutrients rely on daily, steady intake to build up and stay effective in the body.
Many of the things we talk about such as:
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Hormone Balance
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Skin Health
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Gut Health
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Energy Levels
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Immunity
… all respond to cumulative consistency, not just random does every now and then. Of course, missing the odd day is completely fine but stopping altogether for three to four weeks is where the progress can start to unravel.
Christmas is the Worst Time to Stop (& the time your body needs it most!)
December puts your body through a lot:
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Less Sleep
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More Sugar & Alcohol
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Heavier Meals
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More Stress
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Disrupted Digestion
All of this can increase things such as:
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Hormonal Stress
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Gut Disruption
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Blood Sugar Swings
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Inflammation
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Immune Suppression
These are the very systems that help you feel energised, balanced, and well. So if there was ever a time your body needed a little extra backup – Christmas is it.
What Happens When You Take a Break?
You might not notice it straight away, but after a couple of weeks off combined with being out of routine things may start to creep up:
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Energy Crashes
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Breakouts
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Bloating and Digestive Discomfort
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Increased Cravings
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Poor Sleep
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Getting Sick More Easily
Then January arrives and you’re asking yourself “Why do I feel like this?” or “Why is my skin having so much trouble?”
How to Stay Consistent?
Consistency isn’t about being rigid – it’s about building small habits that stick, even when life feels anything but routine. That way, when your schedule gets messy, your supplements don’t have to.
A few simple way to make things easier:
Keep them visible
Place your supplements somewhere you’ll see them every day – on your kitchen counter, beside your coffee machine or on your bedside table if you take them in the evening. If you can see them, you’re far more likely to remember them!
Use reminders
A quick reminder on your phone ("Gigi 💛") can be an easy, low-effort way to stay on track – especially on these busy, out-of-routine days.
Prep for busy days
If you know you won’t be home or following your usual routine, plan ahead. Pop a travel pack into your handbag so your supplements are always with you. Gigi travel sachets make it easy to stay consistent, even on your busiest days.
🎄 You Can Enjoy Christmas & Support Your Body
This isn’t about restriction or perfection. It’s about balance.
You can enjoy festive food, late nights and celebrations while still supporting your body. Staying consistent with your daily scoop of Gigi helps cushion the impact of the season – supporting your energy, digestion, skin and immunity when they need it most.
Think of supplements as your daily act of self-care during the busiest time of year.
Your January self will thank you 💫