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New Year's Weight Loss Resolutions - POLL

It's that time of year again...time to make your New Year's Resolutions...or intentions...or goals. Personally, I never make resolutions because I always break them. Instead, I'm setting an intention to lose weight and my goal is to lose the 20 pounds I've slowly put on over the last year.

What about you? Do you plan on starting a weight loss plan in 2011?

 

 

If you are starting a weight loss plan, which one are you joining or working with?

I've been invited to join The Biggest Loser Club with a couple of people so we can form a team and keep each other accountable. I'm a fan of the show and I checked out the Club and not only is it a darn good deal right now, but they have a lot of great tools and resources.  They even send you a custom menu and workout plan every day! I like that...no thinking required!

I just ordered a digital scale so I can get a more accurate look at my current reality. The old one I've been using is at least 5-7 pounds less than official scales (doctor's office, Weight Watchers). One thing I know I'll also be doing is stocking up on Vitalicous VitaTops so I can get my chocolate fix without too much guilt.

Whatever program you choose, be sure to join the Pound For Pound Challenge and help raise money for food banks across the United States by pledging the number of pounds you plan on losing.

By the way, if you've done, or are doing, The Biggest Loser program, please share your experience in the comments so I know what to expect. Thanks!

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How to Manage Your Fitness, Wellness and Nutrition During the Holidays

I'm pleased to share a guest post from a new friend and colleague (we work with the same business coach). Jill Rodriguez is a Fitness Trainer and Nutrition Coach in Chicago. We hung out together for a couple of days at a mastermind retreat and I was so impressed with her depth of knowledge and PASSION for fitness and nutrition that I asked her for an article I could share with you...enjoy!

Holiday Fitness and Wellness Tips

Happy Holidays!

Each year I create a list of Holiday Fitness & Wellness Tips that I think are both enjoyable and sensible. This year, I will support my usual Fitness & Nutrition categories with a Wellness Category. Year round health and happiness incorporates all three. I hope you agree! Incorporate some or all of my Holiday Fitness, Nutrition, and Wellness Tips to add a little spice and light to your holiday season.

Fitness

1. Bask in the endorphin induced happy mood after a good workout. Be consistent. Schedule your workout time and don’t allow the business of the season to fool you into thinking exercise is just one more “thing to do.” Exercise must always be part of your wellness routine. Extreme laxity with physical activity and nutrition is common with the anticipation of New Year’s resolutions. Make a resolution this year to feel great.

Vitalicious on Sale for Black Friday

This is a sale I cannot resist! I just received an email from the folks at Vitalicious and they're offering 50% off shipping on Black Friday (November 26) as well as discounts on selected VitaTops. 

You know I'm a fan of the VitaTops... in fact they are my all time favorite one point treat. However, sometimes I'm reluctant to order because the cost of shipping is high due to the fact they are a perishable product. Ultimately it's worth the cost, but if I can get a discount on shipping, then I go for it!

Here's what they're offering on Friday:

This Black Friday, get more value and fewer calories when you shop at Vitalicious.com. Take advantage of these great deals and give yourself, or your loved ones, the gift of health!

   1. 50% OFF SHIPPING on ALL items - no minimum purchase or coupon necessary. Offer does not apply to Next Day Air Shipping
   2. FREE Golden Corn VitaMuffin 4-Pack with the purchase of $99 or more (product will automatically add to your cart)
   3. 6 FREE Deep Chocolate VitaTops with the purchase of a special 30-pack
   4. FREE SHIPPING on ALL orders of $175 or more (Enter coupon code VITAFREESHIP)
   5. FREE SHIPPING on ALL Monthly Membership Packs

I'll be going for #3!

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Can Being Organized Help You Lose Weight?

Recently I read a truly inspiring blog post by Stephanie Calahan, one of my former clients who is a professional organizer. I asked her permission to share it with you as it may motivate you to start or continue your journey to better health, fitness and weight loss (and don't miss the before and after picture near the end!)...

Getting Organized Helped Me Find Health and Lose 65+ Pounds
A guest post from Stephanie Calahan

Back in 2008 I was miserable.  I suffered from migraine attacks as well as asthma attacks that would frequently land me in the hospital, not to mention numerous other health issues.  It seemed that no matter what I did, my weight continued to skyrocket up the scale.  I was doing exactly as the doctors instructed and nothing was working.  In fact, I had spent the last 7 years doing the same things and getting no where.

I Decided to Change

Wait…. Isn’t there a famous phrase that says something like “if you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always gotten?”  That was me when it came to my health.  I was able to help my clients through major change, but could not figure it out for myself.  I decided it was time for something new.  I decided to hold myself accountable to the change that I wanted to see.  I wanted to live not just merely exist!

Organizing the Metamorphosis

 In order to make this change happen, I had to get my mind and my space organized.  It was time to de-clutter my health and mind!  Here is the short list of what I did.

Walking Keeps Your Brain from Aging...too much

You already know that walking at least 30 minutes a day can assist you with your weight loss and creating a healthy lifestyle. Now, new research shows that walking 6 miles per week can stem the onset of memory problems.

6 miles per week.

That's 2 miles per day, 3 days per week.

How long does it take you to walk a mile? 15 minutes? 18 minutes? A good brisk 2 mile should probably take between 30 and 36 minutes. Who doesn't have 30 minutes during their day at least 3 times during the week. There's no excuse.

Walk to get fit, lose weight AND slow down memory loss as you get older.

Here's the link to the article on Businessweek.com.

Now, my question is...what does running 5-10 miles a week do for your brain? Next week I'm running the inaugural Los Angeles Rock and Roll Half Marathon. I hope my brain (and body) don't give out!

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