Holiday Calorie Control Tip #3 (Last Day to Save)
So far we've talked about creating a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. And part of that plan was really watching your alcohol intake because it can lead to bad eating decisions.
Now let's talk more about enjoyment. Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite foods. But enjoy them by savoring them, not devouring them.
Chew your food slowly.
That might not seem it, but that is a BIG TIME tip.
Enjoy your favorites by taking your time eating them. That may mean finding a quiet space to eat when at a loud party. But it will be worth the little bit of extra effort.
And it's going to take about 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain that you are full. So take your time. Enjoy every bite with zero guilt.
Again, this might seem too simple, but it's not. It really can be this easy if you stay focused on your plan.
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Your Fit Coach,
Mike
PS - Again, Prograde Nutrition's HUGE Holiday Savings ends TONIGHT. As a Prograde Partner I really cannot recommend their products enough.
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Friday, December 11, 2009
Holiday Calorie Control Tip #2
Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today's tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.
Plan on staying away from the booze…..
Look, a drink or two isn't going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three...
I'm not getting on my soap box here. I'm just telling you something you already know:
Booze leads to bad decisions.
And in this case, we're talking about bad eating decisions.
When alcohol enters the equation even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calorie’s from the cocktails is one thing. But really it's the extra calories you chew that start to add up.
One piece of cake turns to two...
A handful of chips turns into a bag...
The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes...into your belly...
You get the picture. ;-)
Have fun. Enjoy yourself. Just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
P.S. - Rememeber, Prograde Nutrition's HUGE Holiday Savings ends TONIGHT night. You definitely want to get over to http://warriorstrengthcoach.getprograde.com/specials.html right NOW and place you order to save 15% on all their killer products. It's my duty as a proud Prograde Partner to remind you ;-)
P.P.S. Don't forget to visit http://www.mlathletics.com Get ahead of the pack and sign up now!!! Space is becoming increasingly limited.
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today's tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.
Plan on staying away from the booze…..
Look, a drink or two isn't going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three...
I'm not getting on my soap box here. I'm just telling you something you already know:
Booze leads to bad decisions.
And in this case, we're talking about bad eating decisions.
When alcohol enters the equation even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calorie’s from the cocktails is one thing. But really it's the extra calories you chew that start to add up.
One piece of cake turns to two...
A handful of chips turns into a bag...
The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes...into your belly...
You get the picture. ;-)
Have fun. Enjoy yourself. Just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making.
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach
Mike
P.S. - Rememeber, Prograde Nutrition's HUGE Holiday Savings ends TONIGHT night. You definitely want to get over to http://warriorstrengthcoach.getprograde.com/specials.html right NOW and place you order to save 15% on all their killer products. It's my duty as a proud Prograde Partner to remind you ;-)
P.P.S. Don't forget to visit http://www.mlathletics.com Get ahead of the pack and sign up now!!! Space is becoming increasingly limited.
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Holiday Calorie Control Tip #1
Holiday Calorie Control Tip #1
I know you know this.
You know you know this.
Fail to plan, plan to fail.
You can't just HOPE you're going to behave yourself at holiday parties. You can't just do the same old things you've been doing. You can't just miss breakfast, have a light lunch and then go to a party filled with temptation and not go a little insane on the cheese platter ;-)
You have to plan your meals.
You have to plan your workouts.
You have to set your goals in stone.
You don't want to be the person that comes out of the holidays 5 to 10 pounds heavier, do you?
If you don't plan your strategy from preventing it, well, you can PLAN on getting some new clothes that fit your new size. This is far from doom and gloom. You can still enjoy your favorite foods at parties. You can still have a great time. But what you can't do is just free-for-all it and stuff your face with everything put in front of you. You know that.
Tell you what: Plan on taking a nice 30 minute walk this weekend and do some solid thinking about what your plan will be, and when you get back home, put it on paper and commit to it.
And think about how great you'll feel about yourself when January comes after you've followed your plan. Oh, and be sure to reward yourself to by doing something special for yourself.
Always treat yourself when you know you’ve been good all week!
Until Next Time
Your Fit Coach,
Mike
PS - As a proud Prograde Nutrition partner I have to remind you Prograde is having a heck of a Holiday Blow Out on ALL of their awesome products. Everything you need, including the coupon code to save 15% on all Prograde Nutrition products is right here:
Hurry because this deal expires this Friday, December 11th at 11:59pm EST.
P.S. - Don't forget to jump in and secure your spot for January's ML Athletics Billerica or Danvers Bootcamps. Free Trial last week of January Visit: http://www.mlathletics.com
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
3 Fruits and Veggies Tips (Important)
It's recommended that we eat 6-10 fruits and vegetables a day. Here in the States it is reported the actual average of fruits and veggies eaten each day is just 2.
Yup, just 2, Now, I don't know where you stand on this, but overall, it really is a sad state of nutritional affairs.
But do not despair! It's not that tough to get more fruits and veggies in each day.
Here are some super simple tips to get you started:
1) Buy 'em pre-chopped
Look, I can be lazy, too ;-) There's nothing wrong with not wanting to go through the hassle of having to chop up fruits and veggies. If you want to buy them pre-chopped go ahead. It's much better for you than not eating them.
2) Carry 'em with you
Load up a plastic baggie with your pre-chopped veggies and bring them to work. Seriously, see how easy this can be!
3) Add real fruit to your yogurt
Have some yogurt for breakfast and add some fresh blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.
It's that simple!
Until Next Time!
Your Fit Coach
Mike
P.S. The end of the year is almost here! Soon you will have to make your New Years Resolution and most people promise to get back into shape. Did you know that 90% of people do not stay committed to goals when made as a New Years Resolution.
Don't wait until then start now and get in before the rush. You'll be that far ahead of everyone else and not to mention closer to a beach ready body!!! Hey it's New England and before you know it the snow will be gone but those love handles won't be.
Start NOW!!! Visit http://www.mlathletics.com to see how other's have been benefiting from this program!
Here are your Location, Days, and Times for the ML Athletics Bootcamp Programs:
Danvers YMCA
Danvers Boot Camp Days and Times are as follows:
Morning Danvers YMCA Indoor Boot Camp
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings at 6am – 7am
Danvers Calvary Episcopal Church
Tuesday & Thursday Evening 7:15pm-8:15pm
Billerica Bootcamp located at:
27 Cook Street at Flip City Gymnastics
Billerica Boot Camp Days and Times are as follows:
Tuesday & Thursday Mornings at 6-7am
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings at 7:15-8:15pm
Visit http://www.mlathletics.com to register for our upcoming session!
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
It's recommended that we eat 6-10 fruits and vegetables a day. Here in the States it is reported the actual average of fruits and veggies eaten each day is just 2.
Yup, just 2, Now, I don't know where you stand on this, but overall, it really is a sad state of nutritional affairs.
But do not despair! It's not that tough to get more fruits and veggies in each day.
Here are some super simple tips to get you started:
1) Buy 'em pre-chopped
Look, I can be lazy, too ;-) There's nothing wrong with not wanting to go through the hassle of having to chop up fruits and veggies. If you want to buy them pre-chopped go ahead. It's much better for you than not eating them.
2) Carry 'em with you
Load up a plastic baggie with your pre-chopped veggies and bring them to work. Seriously, see how easy this can be!
3) Add real fruit to your yogurt
Have some yogurt for breakfast and add some fresh blueberries, raspberries or blackberries.
It's that simple!
Until Next Time!
Your Fit Coach
Mike
P.S. The end of the year is almost here! Soon you will have to make your New Years Resolution and most people promise to get back into shape. Did you know that 90% of people do not stay committed to goals when made as a New Years Resolution.
Don't wait until then start now and get in before the rush. You'll be that far ahead of everyone else and not to mention closer to a beach ready body!!! Hey it's New England and before you know it the snow will be gone but those love handles won't be.
Start NOW!!! Visit http://www.mlathletics.com to see how other's have been benefiting from this program!
Here are your Location, Days, and Times for the ML Athletics Bootcamp Programs:
Danvers YMCA
Danvers Boot Camp Days and Times are as follows:
Morning Danvers YMCA Indoor Boot Camp
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday Mornings at 6am – 7am
Danvers Calvary Episcopal Church
Tuesday & Thursday Evening 7:15pm-8:15pm
Billerica Bootcamp located at:
27 Cook Street at Flip City Gymnastics
Billerica Boot Camp Days and Times are as follows:
Tuesday & Thursday Mornings at 6-7am
Tuesday & Thursday Evenings at 7:15-8:15pm
Visit http://www.mlathletics.com to register for our upcoming session!
Limits of LiabilityAll information and tools in this blog are intended as an aid to help healthy adults lose weight and not intended as medical advice. The information presented here is not for pregnant or breast-feeding women or for any person under the age of 18. If you suffer or think you may suffer from any medical condition you should consult your doctor before starting any weight loss exercise regime. Any weight loss exercise programs or diet should be started slowly and we advise you to always consult your doctor or physician beforehand.
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