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Alright, Station Chef family, here we are. The final newsletter of the year, and before we talk food, goals, or what’s coming next, I want to say THANK YOU.

Seriously. Whether you’ve been here since day one or you just found your way into this corner of the internet, I’m incredibly grateful. You’ve opened these emails, cooked the recipes, shared them with your crew, sent DMs, replied with wins (and the occasional kitchen fail), and helped turn Station Chef into more than just recipes on a screen. It’s a community, and that doesn’t happen without you.

And trust me when I say this: 2026 is going to be big. More recipes, smarter meal prep, better tools, deeper dives into leadership and performance, and a whole lot of content built specifically for people who work hard, train hard, and still want food that actually tastes good. We’re just getting warmed up.

January has a funny way of making everyone aim high… and then burn out by mid-month. The problem usually isn’t motivation, it’s systems. Big goals don’t stick without simple, repeatable habits backing them up. That’s where meal prep comes in.

Meal prepping isn’t about eating the same bland chicken and rice five days in a row. It’s about reducing friction. It’s one less decision when you’re tired. One less excuse when the shift runs long. One more way to support your training, recovery, energy, and overall health without relying on willpower alone. When your meals are planned, everything else gets easier. Your workouts are better, your mood is better, and your consistency skyrockets.

So as you look toward 2026, don’t just set goals, build the environment that makes them achievable. Prep your food. Stock your fridge with intention. Make the healthy choice the easy choice. Future you (and your crew and family) will thank you.

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🔥 If your fridge is still stacked with holiday turkey and you’re this close to never wanting to see leftovers again, this One-Pan Leftover Turkey Pot Pie is your reset button. It takes all that dry, forgotten turkey and turns it into rich, creamy, stick-to-your-ribs comfort food with a golden, flaky lid that feels way more “weekend cozy” than “day-after leftovers”. One pan, zero waste, big protein, and pure nostalgia in every bite. This is how you win the post-holiday fridge clean-out without feeling like you’re eating the same meal on repeat. 👉 Recipe here.

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Your comeback isn’t coming, it’s built. Growth doesn’t happen in big, dramatic moments, but in the quiet, uncomfortable decisions you make every single day. The work you do when no one’s watching, the discipline to show up tired, frustrated, or doubting yourself, that’s what creates real transformation. You don’t become “unrecognizable” by luck. You earn it through consistency.

For the fire service, this message hits hard. Every shift, every drill, every rep in the gym, every choice to prepare instead of coast matters. The video by Motiversity challenges you to stop waiting for motivation and start acting with intention, because lives depend on it. The strongest firefighters aren’t the ones who avoid setbacks, they’re the ones who refuse to let setbacks define them. Adversity isn’t the excuse to slow down; it’s the signal to sharpen up.

The takeaway is simple and powerful: come back better, stronger, and more disciplined than before. Let your growth speak louder than your words. Let your preparation show up on scene, on the fireground, and in how you lead. When the tones drop and it counts the most, this is how you show up unrecognizable, not just for yourself, but for your crew.

Watch the full video here from Motiversity and reset your mindset. I promise you’ll walk away fired up, locked in, and ready to run straight through a brick wall.

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