Don't Use The Holiday As An Excuse To Be Fat

In the past, I have made every excuse in the book to stray from whatever weight loss program I was on. And of course the biggest deal I would make with myself was, after the holiday I will go on a diet and exercise. Yeah right. That did happen, every single New Years day that I can remember in fact. So how did I get to almost 300 lbs?

The fact is the holidays are here and there are treats at every turn. So what do I do now that is so different from the past?

For one, I make sure there are treats on hand for me that fit in with my weight loss program so when I pass up a tempting treat, I can reward myself with a treat that has been calculated into my daily food budget and I am guilt free.

Also, I never skip my workouts. I look at it this way, if I keep to my workout routine and run around the stores and the house preparing for the holidays, I will be burning extra calories. And who knows, this may be the first time in my history that I actually weigh less after all the festivities are over.

But here is the biggest point, if you screw up one day, just one day - do you think you will undo all your hard work? Of course not, I did not get to be almost 300 lbs because I ate too much at Christmas dinner. So get over it, and stop making excuses to be fat.

A thin mindset is where you need to put yourself. Take one plate of food and choose wisely. Try to pick one or two choices that you really can't live without, but add healthier selections to the rest of the plate. For me dessert is the killer. So now instead of having a piece of everything, I choose just one.

It is not easy, and you will make some mistakes. Just don't make excuses, instead move along as if they didn't happen. I promise, it will get easier.

Happy Holidays.

Dumbbell Shrugs - Tension Buster

Are you starting to feel the stress of the upcoming Holiday. Preparations and shopping. I don't know about you guys, but with Thanksgiving over, the rush is on and I feel like dropping at the end of the day. And what always gets put to the back burner, exercise. The funny thing is exercise is a great way to relieve stress and energize.

Here is something I like to do before I hop on the Treadclimber. They are really quick and just seem to ease tension.

Dumbbell Shrugs

Beginners use hand weights of 1-2 lbs
Intermediate use weights of 3 lbs
Advanced use weights of 5 lbs

Repeat 10 times

Don't rush and make sure movements are smooth
Stand tall with feet hip-width apart, arms at your sides, weights in your hands, and palms facing your thighs. Shrug your shoulders up, and then down and back. Return to starting position.

It doesn't get any easier than that!

Jillian

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