Healthy Fit: Give yourself the gift of health!
It's true; Santa is making a list
and checking it twice and he's
going to find out if you've been
naughty or nice.
From bad cases of the "munchies" to messed up sleep schedules and diets, it can be a real challenge to keep yourself off the naughty list. Be aware that this list is not only for kids — it's also for grown ups who mistreat their health.
We must be honest with ourselves. As much as we're fond of the gift-giving concept, receiving gifts fulfills a greater void. Moreover, it appears as though the holiday season has become more about gimme, gimme, gimme! We've become so greedy that we've even forgotten about ourselves within the process.
You deserve to reward yourself with something more worthy and meaningful, like the gift of health. But remember, if you really want to be on Santa's nice list, simply follow these guidelines and start them in time to account for your name's appearance on the nice list.
Tip #1: Show Santa that you've taken the initiative to receive the gift of health by emptying out your fridge. Throwing out any fatty foods that are sitting in your fridge is a good away to assess the amount of healthy food that remains. This will also help you measure how much junk you take in each week.
Tip #2: Have a clear goal. Before any action can occur, you need to know how far you're willing to go, how long you're willing to wait to get there and how much time you can allot to your health activities. Be as specific and as realistic as you can. Make sure your goals are attainable and measurable.
Tip #3: Write down everything you eat in a diary to keep track of your daily calorie intake. This is a great system for those who can't seem to control what they put into their mouths.
Tip #4: Listen to your fitter voice. If you come across a selection of dishes that you know deep down will interfere with your balanced diet, shoo your fatter voice away. This will teach you how to trust yourself when making the right food choices.
Tip #5: Take action. All you have to do is commit to a consistent workout routine that can easily be executed on a daily basis. For this cold weather, start working out at home by purchasing a workout DVD with energetic choreography. Take advantage of a more effective workout by exercising with a partner. The more people, the more fun the exercise becomes.
Tip #6: Be inventive. Don't make it a boring or tiresome experience, which may cause you to slack off. Put some creativity into each workout routine. For example, play your own music that gets your heart pumping and in the mood for action.
It really makes a difference on what side of the list you end up on. You want to make sure that you enjoy the holiday celebration, so don't make it a chore.
After all that hard work and sacrifice, imagine opening up that gift from Santa and looking inside to find something no one else can truly give but you … the gift of health. This Christmas, try to make an example of yourself, for yourself.
From bad cases of the "munchies" to messed up sleep schedules and diets, it can be a real challenge to keep yourself off the naughty list. Be aware that this list is not only for kids — it's also for grown ups who mistreat their health.
We must be honest with ourselves. As much as we're fond of the gift-giving concept, receiving gifts fulfills a greater void. Moreover, it appears as though the holiday season has become more about gimme, gimme, gimme! We've become so greedy that we've even forgotten about ourselves within the process.
You deserve to reward yourself with something more worthy and meaningful, like the gift of health. But remember, if you really want to be on Santa's nice list, simply follow these guidelines and start them in time to account for your name's appearance on the nice list.
Tip #1: Show Santa that you've taken the initiative to receive the gift of health by emptying out your fridge. Throwing out any fatty foods that are sitting in your fridge is a good away to assess the amount of healthy food that remains. This will also help you measure how much junk you take in each week.
Tip #2: Have a clear goal. Before any action can occur, you need to know how far you're willing to go, how long you're willing to wait to get there and how much time you can allot to your health activities. Be as specific and as realistic as you can. Make sure your goals are attainable and measurable.
Tip #3: Write down everything you eat in a diary to keep track of your daily calorie intake. This is a great system for those who can't seem to control what they put into their mouths.
Tip #4: Listen to your fitter voice. If you come across a selection of dishes that you know deep down will interfere with your balanced diet, shoo your fatter voice away. This will teach you how to trust yourself when making the right food choices.
Tip #5: Take action. All you have to do is commit to a consistent workout routine that can easily be executed on a daily basis. For this cold weather, start working out at home by purchasing a workout DVD with energetic choreography. Take advantage of a more effective workout by exercising with a partner. The more people, the more fun the exercise becomes.
Tip #6: Be inventive. Don't make it a boring or tiresome experience, which may cause you to slack off. Put some creativity into each workout routine. For example, play your own music that gets your heart pumping and in the mood for action.
It really makes a difference on what side of the list you end up on. You want to make sure that you enjoy the holiday celebration, so don't make it a chore.
After all that hard work and sacrifice, imagine opening up that gift from Santa and looking inside to find something no one else can truly give but you … the gift of health. This Christmas, try to make an example of yourself, for yourself.
