Trying to lose weight? You gotta be prepared!

Your little cooler has gotta be your new best friend, with you at all times, your next meal at your finger-tips.

But every once in a while, even the best most experienced dieter gets caught without something to eat.

What to do?!

I’ve got a plan. Now you may have to make your own version of this but you’ll get the idea and be better prepared by doing it.

Watch this super quick video, it’s only about 48 seconds, and then pack your own 911 lunch today!

What’s your version of this lunch? Leave a comment below please.

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This Sunday, April 25^th the Skinny Jeans Transformation challenge starts. If you haven’t heard about it, it is a 9 week challenge that will get you into your Skinny Jeans guaranteed! All the info is here Get Me In My Skinny Jeans! I am so excited to be bringing this to you and my boot camps are definitely buzzing.

During the 9 weeks the challenge covers, we will all be uber focused  on our nutrition and daily workouts but I know as much as you do that those sugar craving are going to hit at some point and we’re going to need a fat-loss friendly way to satisfy them. So I am compiling a list of the tastiest sweet treats under 200 calories and then I’ll put them all in a special report for you to keep handy. 

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It’s that time of year again.

It’s cold, rainy, stays dark for most of the day, and who doesn’t want a nice warm cup of happiness?

This has not slipped past the eyes of coffee shops everywhere so they have begun to peddle their holiday beverages. With names as enticing as peppermint, gingerbread, pumpkin pie, and eggnog, it’s no wonder that these drinks are top sellers.

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So did you check out the new season of biggest loser this week?

It is a real wake up call that the obesity epidemic is getting out of hand. If you watched the show you know that they have the biggest man and women ever to be on the show. Nearly 400lbs for him and about 370lbs for her.

Wow! I know it’s a show filled with very large people but this season is really like no other!

I was thinking about how and why this is happening to us Americans and one thing that instantly jumped to mind is portion sizes.

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Will It Be Up Or Down?

It’s here-just look at the seasonal shelves in your favorite store. Retailers
refer to this time as the holiday season, but I like to be more accurate.

Weight Gain season starts now and runs straight through New Year’s.

The next two months will bring ample opportunity for you to indulge, to
enjoy and to expand your waistline. Of course the choice is yours.

Why
do I bring this up now and not mid way through December? Quite frankly
now is the time for you to plan for the weeks ahead. Once the
whirlwind of activities and obligations begins, you’ll be too caught up to put a
plan into action.

So in this moment of clarity, this calm before the
storm, let’s outline a plan that will save you from unwanted holiday pounds.

1) Put Your Feet to the Fire: Exercise is the first thing to go when
people get busy, and this time of year is notorious for deserted gyms. This year
do something drastic -obligate yourself to exercise. Promising to yourself isn’t
enough, you need to promise to others so that you won’t drop the ball.

• Commit to working with a fitness expert – the perfect solution for
  consistent, challenging and effective workouts. You’ll get the attention and
  assistance that you need to power through this time of year in better shape than
  ever – talk about motivating!
  Booty Bootcamp is a great way to lend you that
  kind of commitment at a bargain price!
• Get your spouse involved – what a great way to spend more time together
  during this busy season, and you’ll be able to support each other in your shared
  quest for fitness. Decide on an exercise activity that you can both enjoy and
  set a schedule for your workout dates.

2) Cut the Fat: I mean this literally. I’m not going to
imply that you shouldn’t indulge in any seasonal treats, but think moderation.
So often the holidays are used as an excuse to eat until the point of being
uncomfortable – would you really miss that bloated feeling? Decide on a few
fattening treats to cut out this year.

• Do you really need to bring sweets for everyone in the office, especially
  since you know that you will end up with the leftovers? How about a fruit basket
  or flower arrangement?
• At parties 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 minimum.
• Watch what you drink, most beverages are filled to the brim with calories.
  Hot drinks from Starbucks, cocktails at parties and eggnog around a crackling
  fire-all very enjoyable and all filled with empty calories.
• At no other time in the year are we faced with so many sweets. To indulge a
  little and avoid adding pounds to your frame, try the one treat rule. Each time
  you’re in a social situation that involves sweets just eat one, and enjoy your
  treat slowly.
  

If you truly want to enjoy this time of year without dealing with added
pounds it is all in your hands. The key is your mindset.

Most people
approach this time of year with the mindset that says ‘I deserve to indulge and
I shouldn’t have to exercise since it’s the holidays.’ This is fine if you don’t
mind entering 2009 a few pounds heavier, a little less healthy, and with lower
energy than ever before.

I believe that you deserve better. I believe
that you should enter 2009 in better shape than you are today, healthier than
you’ve been in a long time, and with more energy that you thought possible.

I’m always available to help – call or reply to this email to learn more
about Booty Bootcamp and I’ll show you how you can see a lot of change over the
next few weeks to come.

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These days you can’t go anywhere without hearing about a new weight loss breakthrough. A pill, a cream, or a new fad diet – you name it and it’s going to solve all of your weight loss problems in 30 days or less. Or not.

The truth is that most of the things you hear about weight loss are hype. Plain and simple.

Here are the top 5 myths about weight loss:

Myth #1: You can spot reduce fat from specific areas of your body

This myth is as old as the hills, yet it persists. It must be that the thought of melting fat from any desired part of the body is so appealing, however untrue it may be.

In reality your body will lose weight wherever it wants to. It’s safe to assume that you’ll lose fat ‘last place on, first place off’. So if you put on weight first in your thighs and then on your waist, then expect it to come off your waist first and then your thighs.

Myth #2: You have to count calories for weight loss

There are so many fad diets out there that paint the picture that weight loss is a complicated process. You have to eat certain foods at certain times and avoid other foods at all costs. Of course all of these popular diets conflict over which foods you should or shouldn’t eat.

The truth is that you don’t have to make weight loss such a science. Simply eat healthy fresh foods that haven’t been processed, and eat smaller amounts than you’re eating today.

No brain science there, just results.

Myth #3: You will bulk up with resistance training

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard women tell me that they won’t do resistance training because they don’t want to bulk up. Each time I have to hide my smile.

You see, the process of bulking your muscles takes a lot of hard work. You have to consume high amounts of protein and you have to consistently tax your muscles to fatigue. And you have to have the male hormone testosterone coursing through your body. In short, there is no way to accidentally bulk up.

Myth #4: You can get a six pack from crunches

Just focusing on crunches will not make your midsection chiseled. Hey, ab crunches are great, and you should do them, but don’t rely on them to get into great shape.

A trim midsection will only come as a result of proper nutrition, effective cardio and consistent resistance training.

Myth #5: Cardio is the most important exercise for fat loss

Most people think of cardiovascular activities when they think of working out. Going for a run, riding a stationary bike, or taking an aerobics class. Well, times have changed and so should your workout.

The benefits of resistance training now trump straight cardiovascular training. Resistance training strengthens your heart while toning muscles and increasing bone density.

Cardio workouts are not completely a thing of the past, they should fit into your overall plan for health and wellness. The benefits of resistance training, especially in fat loss, are astounding.

Do you have other weight loss beliefs that simply aren’t delivering results?

Email me today and I’ll help you bust the myths, discover the truth, and create a fitness and fat loss program that will give you the body that you deserve.

http://www.getfitwithsarai.com/contact-sarai-jones.html

Sarai Jones

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