Our preXmas resolution....

That's right shoppers...  there are only 84 days, 83 days, 81 days till christmas (check here for an accurate update). I say this not to get you in the christmas spirit, but to take advantage of a natural lul in the year..... Now is the time to create a few new habits with your waist line in mind..... WHY?

The christmas bulge...... it's comming.... and this year, rather than 'deal with it' during 'new years resolutions', the team at GetFit.com are going to be losing weight before christmas.... so we don't need to worry about it in january... Neat huh?

 

 

So join us in making a pre-xmas (Prononced Prex-Mass) resolution:

Not to make a new years one about losing weight..

The boffins in the nutrition department have told us that we can safely and easily lose 6 pounds (3 kilograms) before christmas. That's a half a pound a week, and such a small amount we recomend you don't weigh yourself weekly, try every fortnight instead.

6 pounds (3kg) has often been quoted as the amount of weight people put on during the 'SILLY SEASON', and we think over 12 weeks it not an amount that will be difficult to lose.

So in week one of twelve, we are going to change one thing.

So join us for our PreXmas resolution: Not to make a new years resolution next year...

Week 1 - The 'only once a week' rule.

Too often it's not our daily diet that making us put on weight, it's the occassional treats that add the excess - both in calories and inches.... Instead of banning these treats, a more sensible approach is to limit them to 'one day a week'. In the getfit.com office we are limiting ourself in one of the following areas because we still want to enjoy the lead up to christmas.

Alcohol - Yes, I've said it. Most men know that the quickest way to lose weight is to stop drinking. Drinking at christmas is compulsory for many, either through tradition or through social pressure.
But i'm not suggesting anything so drastic... just pick 1 day a week that is your drinking day... If you drinking regularly you'll find that this will help you lose the entire 6 pounds in a few weeks.

Take-away - Not a great surprise it's true..... but in the lead up to christmas and busy schedules take-outs become more convience than a treat.  Limiting take out to once a week will help to keep your weight in the target range.

Party & Movie Snacks - Of course you are going to have a few parties or take some time out at the movies or theatre in the next few weeks, Snacks during these events are usual, but as more parties are occuring, limiting yourself to snacking at these events only once a week will keep the calories in check.


So which one of the above can you try for your Pre-Xmas resolution?  We think trying one of these would be a great start and a low pressure way of keeping in shape during the silly season...

Next week: adding one pleasureable activity to your routine.