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Soon people will be singing abot Auld Lang Syne and it will be time for you to start making your New Year’s Resolution. 2009 is almost over and 2010 will be here before you know it. While Christmas is 2 days away, it’s important to begin strategizing about how you are going to be better in the upcoming year. By the time New Year’s comes, it’s almost too late to plan your resolution. You need to be thinking about it now and planning for it now. For example, if you know that your health could be much improved then now is the time for you to be thinking about how you are going to improve your health. First set your goals for the new year. What would you like to have accomplished? Is that you need to lose weight because you want to look good, or do you need to lose weight for health reasons? Do you want to get toned so that you look better, or do you want better balance and just to feel better over all? This is going to help determine what your plan of actino will be.

Say for example your goal is to be a more well read individual. Then your plan is going to be to read two books a week. Pick out the books that you want to read and begin reading them. Keep a schedule. But whatever it is that you want to do in the New Year to be a better you, start planning now, because a better you, is a healthier you!

We’ve all heard of the song “Jingle Bells”, but who know that more could jingle than just bells. Well, if you have put on more than a few pounds this year than you know exactly what I’m talking about. So let’s cut to the chase. Christmas is almost here and it’s time that we get rid of our jingle bellies and let the bells do the jingling alone! Don’t wait for New Year’s to get here to start working on the weight loss. Start today and here’s how: First get on a good eating plan. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a “diet”. It can be something your doctor put you on, a recommendation from a friend, or a special diet like the Zone Diet. Don’t worry, you are allowed to cheat on whatever diet you chose on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. However, those will be the only two cheat days allowed! Eating healthy is key to getting rid of the extra jingle, so you have to make it a priority so that the jingling will stop by the new year!

Next, make sure that you are doing good exercises. Cardio is a great place to begin. Runing, walking, jogging, and swimming are great examples of good cardio. Also start your strength training. Get your self and Ab Lounge and train your stomach so that it begins to sink in and form a 6 pack ab. Incorporating these two things together, diet and exercise, will stop the jingling before you know it!

With Christmas just around the corner, everyone in your family is sure to have handed you their list of what they want and what they expect to see under the tree. It is almost certain that their lists are full of cool and hot items like electronics, clothing, jewelry, perfume, toys, shoes, games, gadgets, and the works. But this year make a change. Give your family the gift that keeps on giving. Give your family the gift of health. Instead of purchasing only the gifts that they requested, give them the gifts that they need. Aunt Bertha has been trying to lose weight for a long time and has not been successful yet. Give her a 6 month pass at the Heart Healthy Diet. For dear sweet Uncle Bruce, who everyone knows should be working out everyday, but he isn’tbecause he hates being outdoors, get him an at home gym; now he won’t have any excuses as to why he can’t shed those extra 50 pounds by Easter! You’re not being mean, you’re being a good neice.

Now everybody knows that your kids don’t take their vitamins like they need to so get them the vitamins and nutrients that they need and wrap them up some vitamins from The Vitamin Shoppe. Your family may not be 100% happy on Christmas Day when they wake up to discover that they did not get what they asked for. However, they will thank you later when they get to wake up to 20, 30 , 40, or 50 more Christmases because you helped to make them healthier and extend the length of their lives!

He’s making a list, checking it twice, gonna find out who’s naughty or nice! Santa Claus is coming to town! It’s that time of year again and it’s very hard to believe because it has come so very quickly! Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer, and this is definitely my favorite time of year. Okay enough with the Christmas songs. As I was saying, Santa Claus is coming to town and there is a definite need for you to make a list and check it twice. What list might I be referring to? The Health List! The year is coming to an end which mean that it’s time to do a health check to make sure that you are as healthy as you can be. First, when’s the last time that you went to the doctor to have your yearly physical? Ladies, when is the last time you had your Well Woman exam? If you haven’t done either of these this year, now is the time to get them done. It may be a hassle for you to go to the doctor, but it is well worth the time spent. Next, are you taking your vitamins everyday? You should be taking a daily multi-vitamin if nothing else. You can find these in a variety of places including your local pharmacy or a healthy food store like Vitamin World.

Next, are you eating a healthy diet. Meaning, is your diet full of lean meats, vegetables, fruits, healthy dairy, fiber, water, etc… You really need to check your daily intake of sugars and make sure that you have them under control. Fruits sugars are okay but articifical and white sugar are not. You should also be getting at least 40 minutes of exercise in every day. If you are not, consider getting a membership to a gym like 24 Hour Fitness. Finally, while you are making your list of gifts that you want for Christmas, remember to make a list of the health issues that you need to get resolved as a Christmas present to yourself!