- Nix all drinks mixed with calorie-containing beverages, or better yet, just stop
getting drunk. Period.
- Write down everything you eat to identify your problem spots. Then do whatever
you need to do to eliminate your weaknesses. If you don't record your nutrition,
chances are you'll miss big opportunities to change your diet and lose fat.
Strategy #3 - Take care of yourself first.
My friend Holly Rigsby (of http://www.fityummymummy.com) is always reminding busy
moms to take care of themselves first, and I think that suggestion applies at this
time of year to everyone.
So take a deep breath. Ask yourself as you're running around to please everyone
else, "Have you set aside time for yourself"
Be selfish. Make sure you have had some exercise time, some good nutrition, and
some rest before overextending yourself and doing too much for other people when
you haven't taken care of yourself and your goals first.
Strategy #4 - Get on a roll
This one comes from a TT Transformation contestant who is too busy losing fat to
get off track over the holidays.
Don't procrastinate till January 1st. Get started now. Dozens of men and women are
doing their Turbulence Training Transformations right now - through the heart of
the holiday season.
They aren't waiting for Jan. 1st to show up. They are taking control now, and getting
on a roll, and not letting anything (from work parties to peer pressure) get in
their way.
Strategy #5 - Exercise in short bursts whenever you can
Don't be afraid to dance at your Christmas party. Don't worry, there is bound to
be at least one worse dancer than you out on the floor. Have fun and get down!
On a more serious note, here's how to avoid falling off the fitness program during
the busy holiday season.
Get your butt out of bed 15 minutes early so you can have 3 minutes to wake up and
12 minutes to do the December 2007 Turbulence Training 12-Minute Workouts.
Get this workout as part of your bonuses when you start using Turbulence Training
today:
www.TurbulenceTraining.com
Stay healthy and fit over the holidays,
Craig Ballantyne, CSCS, MS
Author, Turbulence Training