As the New Year is just around the corner, I’ve been super busy wrapping up tasks as well as planning and preparing for all the new events and adventures to come in 2013!
One goal I have made an effort to NOT put off is getting back on track with my workouts and doing better with planning out balanced meals.
After breaking my foot in November (just 3 days before our family holiday vacation to Disney) I was forced to slow it down and take a break from my normal workout routine.
Brighten up your favorite salads this winter with Pomegranate!
I absolutely love the visual presentation of this winter salad recipe as the goat cheese resembles fallen snow, and is complimented by the crisp greens and ruby red pomegranate jewels – not to mention it is literally bursting with flavor!
If you’ve wondered what makes Interval Training so effective when it comes to fat loss….check out my top cardio tricks to turn up the fat and calorie burn during your cardio workouts – and how to CUT your CARDIO Time in HALF (if not more).
Interval Training is a more effective form of cardio for it helps you burning a higher amounts of fat and calories during and long after your workout.
The Holidays just wouldn’t be the same without it!
In an effort to make sure you and I can still enjoy our favorite Holiday Sweets and Treats I did some experimenting with my Prograde Lean Chocolate Meal Replacement!
Cravings — those intense desires to eat a particular food. Cravings can sure throw off the best made plans to eat right and stay on track ~ especially during the holiday season when sweets and treats seem to be everywhere.
So what can you do when one hits?
I have have a plan of attack that I have found to help me successfully fight a craving and win.
Set your goals in motion and create a countdown calendar.
Try out this success strategy used by the Fit Yummy Mummy’s when we start a new transformation challenge. This is a great way to track not only the progress you are making, but it also helps you stay focused.
You not only know when you will workout – you will be prepared! During the holidays this is a super helpful strategy for you can effectively plan around the travel and events to be sure you do not get off track.
Creating a visual countdown also makes you more mindful of the choices you make each day, knowing you have X amount of days before you try on your results bikini for example, is a great motivator.
Plus, creating a countdown calendar is FUN!
Start by counting backwards from the start of your fat loss and body shaping goals. You can use any type of calendar – as shown in my Summer Slim Down calendar above, you can even use post its (which is a popular choice among the Fit Yummy Mummy’s).
Here are a few more examples of Countdown Calendars FYM’s created for the 21 Day Holiday Hottie Challenge.
The first one is mine…made with the help of Alexander.
~ Made by Karen Z
~ Made by Sheri
~ Made by Renata
~Made by Chrissie
Make your Countdown Calendar for the Holidays or the goals you set to kick start the New Year!
Have fun and keep me posted on what a difference this makes to achieving your goals!
