Most people think winter means weight gain, sickness, and low energy—but that’s because we’re living winter wrong. In this video, I’ll show you: 0:55 – Why we’re living winter “wrong” 2:05 – Winter’s hidden benefits: darkness, food shifts, restoration 4:10 – What animals teach us about insulin resistance & fat use 6:00 – How modern lifestyles create seasonal mismatch 8:05 – Cold adaptation: your secret repair program 9:20 – Darkness & melatonin: better sleep + deeper healing 10:40 – Seasonal eating: shifting to fat-burning winter foods 12:20 – How to avoid holiday weight gain naturally 14:00 – Why seasonal mismatch leads to chaos in the body 15:30 – How to thrive in winter instead of just surviving 16:40 – Info on my upcoming Prep for Winter Challenge ✨ Join my Prep for Winter Challenge and discover how to: ✔️ Burn fat efficiently all winter long ✔️ Improve sleep with natural melatonin cycles ✔️ Beat holiday weight gain without resolutions ✔️ Restore your energy with seasonal rhythms 👉 Don’t just survive winter—learn how to thrive. Register here before the challenge begins on Thursday, October 2: https://www.carriebwellness.com/2025-... #WinterHealth #Metabolism #Mitochondria #SeasonalLiving #PrepForWinterChallenge