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Hello to all! I want to thank you all for following my actions and thoughts of being a RESULT magnet. I pray my philosophies and opinions affect you all in a positive manner. There was actually a request for me to speak about this topic (via Twitter) and it’s amazing how good of timing this subject is for the upcoming season.
Let’s think about the important dates we have coming soon. We have Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. That means we will have family and friends visiting and we can’t forget about all the parties that will be coming up. Lastly, we can forget about the 6-12 pounds the average person gains during this 6 week period. Yes, reread that last sentence again. It’s true! Think about all the dinners, sweets, and drinks we will encounter. I want to express different ways to enjoy your holiday season, but also to experience it in a healthier manner. MGT usually hold a winter seminar on this topic, but I felt like it was time to share these thoughts now! So I will share a couple of steps on preventing the extra holiday pounds.
Step 1: The most common situation everyone deals with during this season is meeting spots for those who want to hang out. Usually, most people want to meet where and do what? Go to restaurants to eat and drink! It’s just part of our programming. We link so much pleasure to food and drinks. Therefore, I have some pointers if you must meet at a food place. Number one, NO BUFFET! You will not meet someone and only stay for 15-30 minutes. Understand, one way you do gain weight is by snacking. If you have unlimited food in front of you at all times, you will unconsciously eat what’s in front of you, no matter if you are full or not. For example, if two friends meet and they haven’t seen each other in months or years, they will probably chat for at least one to two hours. Now would you normally eat continuosly for two hours straight? Probably not. If you can, try not to even meet at restaurants! Well, what else can we do Chris? Glad you asked. Know, the more you move, the more you live! If your active, then you’re probably burning calories, instead of intaking them. Replace your meeting arrangement with something like shopping. Today society handicaps us to be very lazy! Don’t shop online, go to malls and shopping centers. If you meet your friend to do Christmas shopping instead of sitting and eating, then you will prevent yourself from gaining some holiday pounds and get some RESULTS. You still will get to encounter the same smiles and laughter that you would anywhere else.
Step 2:
Food intake! I know this may be challenging, but you can enjoy holiday food and not go overboard. Here are some guidelines I give to my MGT members to help them get RESULTS during the holiday season. Exercise! Just because it’s the holidays, doesn’t give you a pass to eat and not gain. It won’t hurt you to get up and walk for 30-45 mins. Benefit your life by living it in a healthy manner. Now that we understand that we can workout before we get a day started, know you can still do active activities. We talked about shopping, but there are many other activities you can do that will burn over 300 calories. For example, cleaning the house, putting up decorations, or washing the dishes. Now that we see how we can burn calories, let’s discuss some food ideas. Here are some food tips I have that will help you achieve during this season:
– Before all major meals drink two glasses of water before you eat.
– Completely chew your food and swallow before your next bite.
– Make sure you don’t starve yourself, waiting on main meals.
– If you are the cook, get others to taste food for you so you’re not snacking all day.
– Don’t stuff your self when you are already full, not cute!
Lastly, alcohol! Look at the intake of your favorite drinks. I know eggnog is going to be on every kitchen table you see, but understand that yout body stores so much of your liquor intake. I recommended you drink at least 96 ounces of water or half your body weight in ounces. If you do decide to drink, set yourself a maximum number you will intake and stick to it. Try not to meet at bars or happy hours for social visits.
80% of our society will gain during this holiday season. I know
these are things we like to do, but I know 20% of you will use this blog and get RESULTS from my recommendations. Life feels so awesome when you live in a healthier manner. You’re more confident and you live longer. This blog can help you take a step towards your RESULTS, IF YOU DECIDE TO!
Again, thank you all for following the RESULT movement! Please comment on page or on Facebook. We are having our $5 family and friends boot camp explosion at Hermann Park, at 8:30 on Saturday the 20th. Get your ticket now! Thank you all and stay bless! MGT!
Chris
Mean Green Training
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