Will It Be Up Or Down?

It’s here-just look at the seasonal shelves in your favorite store. Retailers
refer to this time as the holiday season, but I like to be more accurate.

Weight Gain season starts now and runs straight through New Year’s.

The next two months will bring ample opportunity for you to indulge, to
enjoy and to expand your waistline. Of course the choice is yours.

Why
do I bring this up now and not mid way through December? Quite frankly
now is the time for you to plan for the weeks ahead. Once the
whirlwind of activities and obligations begins, you’ll be too caught up to put a
plan into action.

So in this moment of clarity, this calm before the
storm, let’s outline a plan that will save you from unwanted holiday pounds.

1) Put Your Feet to the Fire: Exercise is the first thing to go when
people get busy, and this time of year is notorious for deserted gyms. This year
do something drastic -obligate yourself to exercise. Promising to yourself isn’t
enough, you need to promise to others so that you won’t drop the ball.

• Commit to working with a fitness expert – the perfect solution for
  consistent, challenging and effective workouts. You’ll get the attention and
  assistance that you need to power through this time of year in better shape than
  ever – talk about motivating!
  Booty Bootcamp is a great way to lend you that
  kind of commitment at a bargain price!
• Get your spouse involved – what a great way to spend more time together
  during this busy season, and you’ll be able to support each other in your shared
  quest for fitness. Decide on an exercise activity that you can both enjoy and
  set a schedule for your workout dates.

2) Cut the Fat: I mean this literally. I’m not going to
imply that you shouldn’t indulge in any seasonal treats, but think moderation.
So often the holidays are used as an excuse to eat until the point of being
uncomfortable – would you really miss that bloated feeling? Decide on a few
fattening treats to cut out this year.

• Do you really need to bring sweets for everyone in the office, especially
  since you know that you will end up with the leftovers? How about a fruit basket
  or flower arrangement?
• At parties load your plate first with greens, vegetables and lean meats
  before breads and heavier foods. Also drink water with your meal and keep
  alcoholic beverages to a minimum.
• Watch what you drink, most beverages are filled to the brim with calories.
  Hot drinks from Starbucks, cocktails at parties and eggnog around a crackling
  fire-all very enjoyable and all filled with empty calories.
• At no other time in the year are we faced with so many sweets. To indulge a
  little and avoid adding pounds to your frame, try the one treat rule. Each time
  you’re in a social situation that involves sweets just eat one, and enjoy your
  treat slowly.

If you truly want to enjoy this time of year without dealing with added
pounds it is all in your hands. The key is your mindset.

Most people
approach this time of year with the mindset that says ‘I deserve to indulge and
I shouldn’t have to exercise since it’s the holidays.’ This is fine if you don’t
mind entering 2009 a few pounds heavier, a little less healthy, and with lower
energy than ever before.

I believe that you deserve better. I believe
that you should enter 2009 in better shape than you are today, healthier than
you’ve been in a long time, and with more energy that you thought possible.

I’m always available to help – call or reply to this email to learn more
about Booty Bootcamp and I’ll show you how you can see a lot of change over the
next few weeks to come.