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In this episode of the Generation Fit Podcast, Coach Chris and Coach Brett break down the real reason corporate men like David lose control during Thanksgiving — and how to finally navigate the holiday without derailing progress, binge-eating out of stress, or waking up the next day feeling disgusted with yourself.
We dig into:
• The exact Thanksgiving Week Strategy we use with clients
• How to prep calories Mon–Wed so you don’t spiral on Thursday
• Why your relationship with food matters more than the food itself
• The three “Thanksgiving Archetypes”: the Side Guy, the Dessert Guy, and the Alcohol Guy
• How to enjoy the holiday and still show up like the man you want to be
• Why corporate men fall into “all or nothing” eating, and how to break the cycle
• Peer pressure, family dynamics, and how to draw boundaries without being “that guy”
• How Chris overcame binge-eating and purging during holidays, and the mindset shift that saved him
• Why maintenance—not weight loss—is the real goal this week
• Why protein pre-loading is the cheat code for events, parties, and corporate dinners
• A raw look at identity, discipline, and how the world really sees you when you’re trying to change
If you’re a busy career-driven man who wants to lose fat, get strong, and stop letting food, alcohol, and social events control you — this episode will hit home.
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Timestamps
00:00 – Setting the scene: Why Thanksgiving derails most corporate men
00:43 – The weekly calorie prepping strategy (Mon–Wed depletion)
01:52 – Why fasting before Thanksgiving works (and common mistakes)
03:01 – Breaking down plates: protein first, sides second
04:00 – “Thanksgiving isn’t about food — it’s about people”
04:51 – Chris talks about past binge-eating and purging patterns
06:12 – The truth about mashed potatoes (and calorie traps)
07:49 – The 3 Archetypes of Thanksgiving eaters
10:34 – Chris explains his dessert-first strategy and how to manage sweets
14:00 – Alcohol vs sides vs dessert: the 3-way seesaw
15:22 – The danger of arriving to the event starving
17:06 – Why the week’s goal should be maintenance, not weight loss
18:05 – How clients change their value system around food
24:11 – Learning boundaries & peer pressure at family gatherings
25:20 – “You’re the standard. Draw the line. Don’t get peer-pressured.”
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