I always find that people kinda go crazy right after the New Year. They try to convince themselves that they are going to eat 100% perfectly and exercise everyday. That nothing or no one can stop them. Well it sure sounds great! And I know it’s with the best of intentions that we make these [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #10 Forget about New Years resolutions, start NOW. Clean out your kitchen so that when the clock strikes midnight you’re already in a health and fitness state of mind. 1. Empty out your refrigerator and freezer. Old jam jars, juices, sauces and dips. The chocolate bar (s) in the side [...]

Just because it’s the holiday’s does not mean you should put exercise aside. In fact, just the opposite! You have time off – use it to your advantage. You know you’re going to be eating a little more than normal in the next day or two – so in order to achieve your goal of [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #7 Sorry to be the bearer of bad news here but… Christmas is ONE day. New Years Eve is ONE Night. This is not a free for all eating fest from the time you get off work on the 23rd ’till January 1st. Because if you treat it as such, [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #6 Navigate Christmas Dinner. Go into dinner knowing you can have whatever it is you want, but promise yourself you’ll have it in moderation. Moderation may be easy for me to write, but I do know and understand how hard it is to actually practice. A great way to embrace [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #5 Be as good as you can at home, because once you leave your house – your choices may be out of your hands. Whether it’s the office holiday party or a feast at your in-laws, you don’t get to pick what’s going to be served. When you’re on your [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #4 You may have finished off your day with a glass of wine and a slice of pie, but you have a chance every morning to start your day off right! Whether you’re a breakfast eater or not, this holiday season make it a point to wake up to a [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #3 Let’s not think about all those treats we shouldn’t put in our mouths, let’s think about what we can, AND SHOULD!! WATER. If your not already peeing clear, now is a great time to start! Buy a 1 liter bottle of water and fill and finish it 2 to [...]

COUNTDOWN TO NEW YEARS TIP #2 Instead of concentrating on what you can’t do this holiday season, focus on what you can. WALK. If you have not already invested 15 dollars in a pedometer, now is the best time to do it. In fact, while you’re at it, buy one for a member of your [...]

TIP #1 DON’T DIET! SET A DECEMBER GOAL YOU CAN ATTAIN – NOT ONE YOU KNOW IS IMPOSSIBLE! Instead of telling yourself your going to be amazing this holiday season- not eat any crap and lose 5 pounds. Why not say: My goal this month is to maintain my current weight. I’m going to be [...]