The Weight Gain Season Begins!!!

Weight Gain Season Begins

THIS. MEANS. WAR.

It's here—whether you're ready or not. Weight Gain season begins now!

It’s now officially the season for feasting – turkey, ham, stuffing, gravy, biscuits, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, every flavor pie, every kind of cookies, cake, ginger bread, rum balls, fudge, candy canes, chocolate covered pretzels, apple cider, hot chocolate, hot toddies and egg nog. There is no other time in the entire year that we are exposed to such a crazy amount of calories, so hang on to your healthy britches because it’s going to be a long 2 months!!

Unfortunately, the holidays for most people means unwanted weight gain, an average of 4-10 pounds, and the guilt of gaining more inches and more unsightly fat around your hips and belly from splurging on the holiday season. The next two months will bring ample opportunity for you to expand your waistline. Of course the choice is yours.
 

If you’ve been working on transforming your body, or you already have gone through a major transformation, you maybe freaking out a little in anticipation of the Holidays. If you are nervous about it that’s a good thing. This means you can prepare for it. In many ways, this may be a serious battle for you – a battle you must fight and a battle you can WIN!

Winning the Battle of the Holiday Bulge

1) Part One:  Train For Battle/Your Exercise Plan. Exercise is the first thing people cut when they get busy, and the holiday season is notorious for empty gyms. This year do something different—obligate yourself to exercise. Promising to yourself won't do it; you need to promise to others so that you won't drop the ball.

• Sign up to work with a fitness expert (i.e. Rejuv Boot Camp) – This is the perfect solution for consistent, challenging and effective workouts. We'll give you the attention and assistance that you need to power through the holidays in better shape than ever – talk about motivating!
• You won't be as effective exercising on your own during the busy holiday season, you need the accountability. Find something challenging that gets your heart rate elevated and uses strength training.
• Get a serious exercise buddy – Some friends can be an awesome help while others end up pulling you down. When looking for an exercise buddy, consider the following questions:
  - Do they share your fitness goals?
  - Are they fairly encouraging?
  - Do they give up easily?
  - Are they at your fitness level?

2) Part Two:  Your Diet Plan. The holidays offer ample opportunities to indulge, so you need to hammer down some guidelines before hitting that buffet line. We are not saying that you shouldn't indulge in any seasonal treats, but use moderation. Don't use the holidays as an excuse to eat until the point of being uncomfortable – will you really miss that bloated feeling? Decide which treats to cut out this year.

• Don't bring edible treats to the office or to parties. You know that the leftovers will come home and you'll end up eating far more than your share. This year do everyone a favor by not gifting fattening treats.
• When faced with a buffet line, load your plate first with greens, vegetables and lean meats before breads and heavier foods. Also drink water with your meal and keep alcoholic beverages to a 2-drink maximum.
• Beware of holiday drinks – most are brimming with calories. Hot drinks from coffee shops, cocktails at parties and creamy eggnog are all very enjoyable and all filled with empty calories. Stick with hot tea or unsweetened coffee.
• Everywhere you go during the holiday season brings you face-to-face with a plate of sweets. To avoid being a bore but without adding inches to your waist, try the one treat rule. Each time you're in a social situation that involves sweets just eat one, and enjoy your treat slowly.

3) Part Three:  Persevere. Battles are not won overnight. They require patience and perseverance. If you get knocked down, you must get back up again. If you are defeated, you must wake up the next day ready to fight and reclaim your victory. No matter what happens – as long as you are still fighting, and as long as you don’t wave the white flag, YOU CAN WIN!

4). Part Four:  Don’t Underestimate Your Enemy. We know from experience what the Holidays can do to someone. Every year we see the battle scars of hundreds of people, filled with regret, flooding the gym. So why not be prepared for the worst? A good army does not prepare for ease. They do not under estimate their enemy no matter how great or small. A smart leader will prepare for all the worst-case scenarios so they are prepared to handle whatever comes their way.

 

You don't have to gain weight this holiday season. The Key is Your Mindset.

If you approach the holidays with the mindset of, ‘I deserve to indulge and I shouldn't have to exercise' then you'll enter 2012 a few pounds heavier, a little less healthy, and with lower energy than ever before.

We believe that you deserve better. We believe that you should enter 2012 in better shape than you are today, healthier than you've been in a long time, and with more energy than you thought possible.

 

It’s the Battle of the Holiday Bulge. 

THIS. MEANS. WAR!

We are here to help – call or reply to this email to set up a fitness consultation with us. We'd love to show you how to transform your body over the weeks to come.

Low Carb Pumpkin Muffins

Here's a muffin that isn't sugary, starchy and devoid of nutrients – like the muffins at your favorite coffee shop. These muffins are rich in beta-carotene and contain half an egg's worth of high quality protein. The delicately sweet flavor will satisfy and have you coming back for more.

Servings: 12

Here's what you need...

• 1/2 cup coconut flour (find at natural foods store)
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup canned pureed pumpkin
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 3 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 12 pecans for topping

1.     Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Oil muffin pans.

2.     In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, spices, baking soda and salt.

3.     In another bowl, place the pumpkin puree then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add melted coconut, honey and vanilla and mix until well combined.

4.     Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture, blend with a whisk until most lumps have disappeared.

5.     Spoon into prepared muffin pan, filling each muffin 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden.

6.     Place on wire rack to cool.

 

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 127 calories, 7g fat, 230mg sodium, 11.7g carbohydrate, 3g fiber, and 5g protein.

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