How to NOT Put on that Holiday Weight...

Let's be real, nobody wants to go on a 'diet' during the holidays.  And although it's be wonderful if you've already created a lifestyle that focuses on healthy and nutritious food choices, this is the time of the year where even the most health-conscious person enjoy a few treats.  But according to wiki.answers.com ---"the average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day (approximately forty days) is three to seven pounds. The already-overweight individual risks a higher weight gain amount during the Holidays than a normal weight person."

But using these simple tips may help you deal with keeping that typical holiday gain in check.


Don't Go to a Party Hungry - there's nothing wrong with having a small snack before heading out to the festivities.  Enjoy a handful of nuts and raisins, maybe some cheese and crackers, something that gives you some protein and good carbs can help you from overeating since you're not ravenous when you show up.

Don't Skip Meals. "Saving" calories doesn't work.  It also will leave you feeling hungry and cause you to potentially overeat when finally given the opportunity.

Out of Sight, Out of Mind - There is no need to have a cookie jar full of Grandma's homemade chocolate chip cookies on the counter.  Using the excuse of "but my children (or husband, or roommate...) like them" is nonsense.  If it's not good for you, it's not good for them... Period, the end!

Don't Drink Your Calories - I love the holiday beverages as much as everyone else, but in moderation.  Eggnog, + wine, + hot apple cider with whipped cream and caramel + (you get the message) can really add up! 

Sleep - Our bodies need sleep to reboot.  Don't use the holidays as an excuse to overextend yourself.  his will just leave you rundown.  Make time for sleep, try aiming for 7-8 hours a night.

Exercise, Exercise, Exercise - You can't out exercise a bad diet, but it can make you more aware.  Remember, it can take a lot more time to burn off calories then consume them.  But exercise makes you not only feel better, but makes you conscious of what you are eating throughout the day since you put in that extra effort!

Looking for a new workout program to help keep your waistline in check this holiday season?  Let me help you find the right Beachbody Workout for you!

Until Next Time...

Why is it Important to Stay Fit Anyway?

There are number of reasons that force you to think about your fitness. On one hand doctors advise fitness, on the other hand society demands fitness. Today fitness has been set as a standard of beauty. You are fit, you are beautiful and attracting. Society accepts only fit people. Fitness not only labels you as beautiful but also benefits you in many other ways. The benefits have been largely categorized into two groups: one, medical importance of fitness; second, psychological importance of fitness. For fitness, both of these categories are of equal importance. Let’s elaborate aforementioned categories of fitness in detail.

Medical Importance of Fitness:
Proponents of fitness say that fitness helps in keeping a man medically sound. It reduces cholesterol level, blood pressure, back pain, risks of injury, risk of heart injury and aches and pains. Moreover it prevents certain cancers, hidden fats and Alzheimer’s. Furthermore it increases metabolic rates, range of motion, functional strength, insulin sensitivity, balance and coordination, weight control, fat utilization, immune system, strength of bones. In short it is right to say that fitness prolongs life.
Psychological Importance of Fitness:
Proponents of fitness claim that fitness helps in keeping a person emotionally sound.  Fitness gives confidence. Better shape automatically improves confidence. It helps you to reach the best of your potential. Moreover it improves self esteem. Fitness not only reduces anxiety and depression but it also helps in improving focus. Notwithstanding the added benefit of fitness for improving sex drive.

That's the beauty of the Beachbody workout programs.  These programs are even better to help you achieve health fitness when combined in a Challenge Pack of a fitness program and Shakeology.  And it can all be done within the privacy of your own home!!!

E-mail me for more details - Kimmie0270@gmail.com!

Until Next Time...

A New Gem - and a Gem of a Deal for You!

Guess What I Earned... Rank promotion in my Independent Beachbody Business!

WooHoo!!!

 

 

As a special deal in honor of my rank change - anyone who purchases a Challenge Pack between TODAY 10/19/13 and SUNDAY 10/27/13 will receive a $25 Visa Gift Card in the mail once your order has been processed.

 

Click HERE to get to my website to order!

Until Next Time...

Beachbody October Challenge Pack Deals

The Beachbody October Challenge Pack Promotions are now in!

 

P90X and P90X2 Challenge Packs are at an amazingly low price this month in celebration of the upcoming P90X3 being released this coming December!  These amazing workouts are a great way to get those muscles seriously popping - and at a discount like this, how can you resist?  (You might also want to stash these workouts away as an upcoming holiday gift... just a thought!)

Trainer Tony Horton will transform your body in just 90 days. P90X^® constantly introduces new moves to challenge your muscles and give you extraordinary results.  AND YOU'LL BE SAVING $90!

On top of an awesome workout program,

Your Challenge Pack also includes:

• Your first 30-day supply of Shakeology^®—the superfood shake that helps give you energy, reduce cravings and accelerate your fitness results—delivered on Home Direct, our monthly autoship program. (You can cancel this at any time)
• A FREE 30-day trial membership in the Team Beachbody^® Club, where you'll find all the support you'll need to

How P90X Works... 
 

The secret that’s made P90X a best-selling phenomenon is Muscle Confusion™.
By constantly introducing new moves, this advanced training technique keeps your body’s muscles continually challenged, so you can get better AND faster results. Your body never plateaus, and you never get bored.
It's for anyone who wants to lose excess fat, gain lean muscle, prepare for athletic events, excel at sports, and improve their health.
Designed for people who are fit and looking for an intense program for rapid results.
Flexible, so that you can customize according to your fitness level and goals.

Ready to order?  Click on the link of your choice...  P90X or P90X2 Challenge Pack

Looking for more information, e-mail me at: Kimmie0270@gmail.com

The Ultimate Reset - Here I Go...

So we all know that the summer is filled with fun and sun - and with that lots of "reasons" why our health and wellness may take a backseat to the Summer Freedom.  Although I was pretty good throughout the summer the amount of BBQs, vacations, parties, and other things that came up has left me feeling less then where I want to be.  So I decided that I was going to do the 21 Day Beachbody Ultimate Reset program.  And, since I want to be able to give my readers & customers the most accurate information regarding the Beachbody products I've used I've decided that I'm going to share what is happening with me while I partake in this journey.  Yesterday, Sunday, was my Day 1.  So, as I do with any new program I'm beginning, I've taken some before pictures that I'm sharing with you all. 

 

Now onto the important stuff.  Whenever I hear "Reset" or "Cleanse" I automatically think "uh-oh... here comes the starvation diet."  See, when I was drowning in my bulimia I'd look to "cleanse" by doing severe restriction diets.  However, as you can see in the pictures , that is NOT the case in this Reset. 

Each one of my meals was very filling and satisfying.  And honestly, I can't remember the last time I ate bread or potatoes!  I also have the option of a snack in the afternoon everyday.  And I did have that snack, but ate it before I remembered I wanted to take a picture... oops!  My snack was cut veggies and humus, YUM!

There are 3 phases in the Ultimate Reset beginning with Phase 1: Reclaim, followed by Release, and Restore.   Each phase lasts 7 days and brings your body one step closer to the ultimate goal of rebooting your system!  Reclaim focuses on slowly starting to remove the stress on your digestive system and getting you pH balance back on track.  Release focuses on removing those harmful toxins from your body - the ones clogging your intestinal track and blocking proper nutrient absorption.  Phase 3, or Restore, introduces essential enzymes and probiotics into your body.  Through this last phase you are bringing your body back to maximum efficiency.

I will keep everyone updated with my progress as I continue through my 21 days - probably posting on this subject once a week or so.  And for more details about this particular program you can click in the link above in this post or the link on the right hand side of my page.


***And don't forget, it's not too late to get in on my "Any Beachbody Workout" Facebook Challenge Group that is starting on September 16th.  If you'd like more details about that you can leave me a comment here.

Until Next Time...

 

I Earned It!

I purchased the Beachbody workout program Insanity a long time ago... I think possibly 4 years ago to be exact.  And I started the program multiple times throughout the past few years.  Sometimes I'd get through month one, other times I'd get halfway into month two.  But I was never able to complete it... That is - until this summer!  This year I decided that it was going to be a no excuses kinda situation.  No matter what, I was going to complete this workout series.  And so, when we went down the shore, the videos (and a portable DVD player came) came along with us.  And when we went to Disney, yep, the same thing happened.  You see, I've decided that I'm not going to give up on myself this time!  I want to be that person who achieves their dreams and goals.  And for me, it's about getting the body I've always dreamed up!  My shirt came in from Beachbody this past weekend - and I'm not going to lie... I've already worn it out in public.  I'm proud of what I've accomplished so far.  And I know that if I can do it, then so can you!  So here's to not giving up on ourselves!  And if your interested in purchasing the Insanity workout series you can find it in my Beachbody store! Better yet, while your there make me your coach.  I promise to support you along the entire way and help you achieve your fitness goals too!

Until the next time...

 

10 Minute Trainer

Looking for a workout that you can do in the comfort in your own home and not take up a lot of time in your day? Check out 10 Minute Trainer! I absolutely love this program. You can customize your workout from anywhere between 10-30 minutes. Let me tell you, I can certainly get my sweat on in those 10 minutes!  I think the best part of this workout is that you can break up those 3 - 10 minute sessions (if you decide to do more then one) up throughout the day - so I can get them done between all my running around with my monkeys!

Check it out at www.beachbodycoach.com/kimmie0270