(828) 290-WELL (9355) Fitness – Nutrition – Lifestyle – 1825 Asheville Hwy, Hendersonville NC 28791

According to polls, almost all Americans – about 88 percent of us – plan to make New Year’s resolutions this year.

That’s good.

But this isn’t: More than half of those resolutions are abandoned (or broken) on January 2.

Another 10 percent will be forgotten (or broken) on January 3.

By April 1, more than 90 percent of those good intentions will have mutated into regrets and rationalizations.

It’s a shame… but this isn’t going to happen to you.

I am 100 percent sure that 2010 will be the best and most productive year of your life. You will make more money, enjoy better health, and accomplish more than ever before in a single year.

And you’re going to start today. Not tomorrow. Today.

You do it by making a simple commitment. So do that right now.

Take out a piece of paper and write: “2010 will be the best year of my life.” Then sign it and put it someplace where you will see it every now and then. This a contract with the part of you that wants to succeed.

Making that commitment is the most important thing you can do today. It is the step that sets you in motion, the critical first step on the path to accomplishing all your major goals.

But the next step – and this is critical too – is to have a proven system to accomplish those goals.

What will YOU DO to make this year Different?

I am going to make this short and sweet.  Here is a cool little wish list of fitness related gifts for those who are a little nuts about health and working out =)

Perform Better has all kinds of fitness goodies that any fitness nut would love – here are some suggestions.

Fitness Bands

Simply one of the most useful products ever.  The 1/2 inch and 1 inch will be the most useful for Most people.  I use these all the time instead of cables – awesome stuff.

Jungle Gym and TRX
Body Weight Training Rules! With these tools you can put your whole gym in your gym bag and take it with you. The Jungle Gyms are awesome for personal use, but if you want the Best pick up the TRX. It has special loops for your feet which multiply your exercise options endlessly. Andy strong enough to pull a bus! (yes, I HAVE tested that =)

Foam Rollers and Massage Sticks
Know what to do with sore muscles? How about self massage – cool toys I use all the time.
For those who don’t want hardcore, use the first softer ones. If you are an extreme athlete or much over 200 use the second which is reinforced with a pvc pipe. And “the stick” is awesome for hitting detail point on yourself and personal training clients.

Other cool ideas include kettlebells, bosu and exercise balls, and fitness books and dvd’s.

http://www.performbetter.com?kbid=2655

I hope this helps you solve some of your Holiday Shopping woes =)

So far we’ve talked about creating a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. And part of that plan was really watching your alcohol intake because it can lead to bad eating decisions.

Now let’s talk more about enjoyment. Yes, you CAN enjoy your favorite foods. But enjoy them by savoring them, not devouring them.

Chew your food slowly.

That might not seem it, but that is a BIG TIME tip.

Enjoy your favorites by taking your time eating them. That may mean finding a quiet space to eat when at a loud party. But it will be worth the little bit of extra effort.

And it’s going to take about 20 minutes for your stomach to signal your brain that you are full. So take your time. Enjoy every bite with zero guilt.

Again, this might seem too simple, but it’s not. It really can be this easy if you stay focused on your plan.

Also, remember that TONIGHT is the last day to save 15% on ALL of Prograde Nutrition’s awesome products. Their huge Holiday Sale ends at 11:59pm EST.

Yesterday we discussed how crucial it is for you to have a PLAN to control your calorie intake during the holidays. Today’s tip is even more simple and expands on the premise.

Plan on staying away from the booze.

Look, a drink or two isn’t going to be the end of the world. But when two turns to three…

I’m not getting on my soap box here. I’m just telling you something you already know:

Booze leads to bad decisions. And in this case, we’re talking about bad eating decisions.

When alcohol enters the equation even the best laid plans crumble. The extra calories from the cocktails is one thing. But really it’s the extra calories you chew that start to add up.

One piece of cake turns to two…

A handful of chips turns into a a bag…

The dip sitting in front of you mysteriously vanishes…into your belly…

You get the picture.

Have fun. Enjoy yourself. Just be conscious of what alcohol does to your decision making.

Yours in health,

David Hoffmaster

PS – Rememeber, Prograde Nutrition’s HUGE Holiday Savings ends TOMORROW night. You definitely want to get over to Prograde right NOW and place you order to save 15% on all their killer products. It’s my duty as a proud Prograde Partner to remind you

I know you know this.

You know you know this.
Fail to plan, plan to fail.

You can’t just HOPE you’re going to behave yourself at holiday parties. You can’t just do the same old things you’ve been doing. You can’t just miss breakfast. have a light lunch and then go to a party filled with temptation and not go a little insane on the cheese platter

You have to plan your meals.

You have to plan your workouts.

You have to set your goals in stone.

You don’t want to be the person that comes out of the holidays 5 to 10 pounds heavier, do you?

If you don’t plan your strategy from preventing it, well, you can PLAN on getting some new clothes that fit your new size.

This is far from doom and gloom. You can still enjoy your favorite foods at parties. You can still have a great time.

But what you can’t do is just free-for-all it and stuff your face with everything put in front of you. You know that.

Plan on taking a nice 30 minute walk this weekend and do some solid thinking about what your plan will be. And when you get back home, put it on paper and commit to it.

And think about how great you’ll feel about yourself when January comes after you’ve followed your plan. Oh, and be sure to reward yourself to by doing something special for yourself.
Yours in health,

David Hoffmaster

PS – As a proud Prograde Nutrition partner I have to remind you Prograde is having a heck of a Holiday Blow Out on ALL of their awesome products. Everything you need, including the coupon code to save 15% on all Prograde Nutrition products is right here.

Hurry because this deal expires this Friday, December 11th at 11:59pm EST.