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The Top 20 Excuses Why New Year’s Resolutions to Lose Weight End in Failure
By Nick Nilsson
It’s no secret that New Year’s Resolutions generally don’t last
very long… have YOU used any these excuses?
January is New Year’s Resolution time. Lose weight, gain weight, quit smoking, start smoking, get rich, spend more time working and less time with their families…you name it, people resolve to do it.
Yet how many people actually succeed with their resolutions?
According to a statistic I just made up, 75% of people fail to keep their New Year’s Resolutions. That number is even higher with weight loss resolutions.
Why, you ask?
Well, here are my Top 20 Excuses Why New Year’s Resolutions to Lose Weight End in Failure...
20. I wasn’t getting enough to eat on ONE diet so I had to go on THREE.
19. Its winter and I need the extra insulation to keep me warm.
18. I went to the gym and somebody was on my machine so I realized everything happens for a reason and it wasn’t meant to be.
17. I went to the gym and there was no lifeguard on duty in case the rowing machine sank. I complained to the manager but they threw me out.
16. Turns out I didn’t really mean it.
15. My other resolution to quit being a cranky jerk all the time wasn’t compatible with my low-carb diet.
14. There was a big game on…Wheel of Fortune is a game, right?
13. My DVR broke so I couldn’t fast-forward past all the food commercials.
12. I figured since rice cakes don’t have many calories, the same was true of other cakes. Like fudge cake. And pancakes. With syrup. And fudge.
11. My personal trainer called and said if I didn’t show up for my session on Friday, don’t bother showing up on Monday. Woohoo! 4 day weekend!
10. No ashtrays on the treadmills at the gym. How do they expect me stay on that thing for an hour without a cigarette break? It’s not like that little TV can keep my mind off how painful and boring it is to hammer away on that thing at 1.2 mph for 60 minutes.
9. Krispy Kreme hasn’t come out with an Olestra-filled donut (that they’ve told us, at least…I have my suspicions).
8. They haven’t come out with a Mighty Putty strong enough to keep my mouth shut at the all-you-can-eat buffet.
7. The economy is in such rough shape, it’s hard to afford the new clothes I’ll have to buy as I get smaller so it’ll have to wait until I get a bailout.
6. I have to buy junk foods “for the kids” even though they don’t really need that stuff either and I don’t actually HAVE any kids or KNOW any kids.
5. I messed up and ate a chip on Day 2 so I gave up until next January’s resolution season.
4. I need to get in better shape before I can join a gym…to get in better shape.
3. I made a resolution to give up drinking so I could lose weight but I did it while I was drunk so I forgot.
2. I don’t want to insult my co-workers by not eating birthday cake at the office every single day, even when I have to bring it myself.
1. I’m waiting for President Obama to lose the weight for me.
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Nick Nilsson has a degree in Physical Education and Psychology and has been innovating new training techniques for more than 18 years. Nick is the author of a number of bodybuilding books including “Muscle Explosion! 28 Days To Maximum Mass”, “Metabolic Surge – Rapid Fat Loss,” “The Best Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of,” “Gluteus to the Maximus – Build a Bigger Butt NOW!” and “The Best Abdominal Exercises You’ve Never Heard Of”, all designed to maximize the results you get for the hard work you put into your training.
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More Thoughts from Mellisa McJunkin – Health and Wellness Advocate
Question: What are you without an immune system?
Answer: You are dead.
As morbid as it may sound, it’s true. When your immune system is weak you will get sick. When your immune system completely fails you will die.
If I could show you a way to boost your Natural Killer Cells by up to 437%, would you be interested in hearing more? Of course you would.
Kickboxing for Weightloss-Cardio-and Fitness
Article Author Jimmy Jones
Kickboxing has seen an explosion in popularity over the past two decades thanks to the exposure provided by Hollywood (e.g. The Karate Kid) and late night infomercials (Mr. Billy Blanks and the Tae Bo programs). Generally the kickboxer is defined by an image of cut abs, the fitness of a marathon runner, and the balance of mind similar to a Budhist monk.
Who wouldn’t want the body of a model and the strength and confidence to defend yourself in any situation? It’s easy to see why the sport has become so popularity. Given the fact that a kickboxing class can be found in about every major gym, its popularity will only continue to increase over the next coming years.
Weight Loss
Like it or not, most people in the US who participate in the sport of kickboxing are not doing so in attempt to protect themselves or to participate in some sort of ego boosting event. With the coordination of over 1,000 fast twitch muscles, kickboxing is one of the top ways to induce weightloss.
The American Heart Association recommends that every person should participate in at least 30 minutes of semi-intense exercise on a regular basis. Kickboxing often times requires simultaneous movement of arms and lengths and it’s this combination of movements that helps to increase metabolism and burn calories well after the workout has completed. Anytime you can get multiple body parts moving, you’re increasing your heart rate, burning carlories, and little by little, taking the inches off.
Cardio
Kicboxing is intense and the heart will begin to race within a few minutes into the workout. While you may be out of breath for your first few sessions, don’t worry, as you keep up with the training your cardiovascular health will increase and you will become less winded each time. This is a great sign; your heart muscle is getting stronger, will beat more effeciently, and you’ll lower your risk for a whole host of diseases (heart disease, diabetes).
Woman Kickboxing Classes
Despite the stereotypes that kickboxing is a primarily masculine sport, the number of women taking cardio kickboxing classes often outnumbers the number of males taking the same classes. Female kickboxing is hip and trendy. No longer are kickboxing lessons just for the boys. Be sure to check to check with your local gym for often times there are classes that are offered specifically for female clientele.
Aging
The National Institute of Health recently released a statement that exercise can boost the well being of seniors that may be at risk for losing their independence. While kickboxing probably isn’t for Grandma Mimi, it can certainly be utilized by older adults who are worried about the effects of aging. Stability, mobility and diseases such as Osteoporosis are all concerns about advanced aging, but these symtoms can be prevented through multi-joint movement sports such as kickboxing.
Remember, for most people, the multimovement nature of kick boxing is what matters (not the physical agressiveness so many perceive of the sport). You want to get your body moving and keep it moving, and kickboxing classes are a great way to achive that.
Kickboxing Lessons for Self-Defense
In 2005, crime rose for the first time in the United States in over five years. There were over sixteen thousand violent crime victims in 2005. Some may attribute this to complacency towards crime but that doesn’t have to be the case.
Kickboxing provides the means for learning to protect your self. But be advised; if you want to learn kickboxing for self defense you want to get the right teacher. Most of the classes taught are taught from the perspective of improving health and not the protection of you or your loved ones. Make sure that the class you are taking is specifically for self-defense.
More Thoughts from Mellisa McJunkin – Health and Wellness Advocate
Question: What are you without an immune system?
Answer: You are dead.
As morbid as it may sound, it’s true. When your immune system is weak you will get sick. When your immune system completely fails you will die.
If I could show you a way to boost your Natural Killer Cells by up to 437%, would you be interested in hearing more? Of course you would.
Weightloss Strategy – 7 Simple Steps For Building Your Fitness Blueprint
Article by: Ashley_Mahaffey
Source: Weightloss-Strategy—7-Simple-Steps-For-Building-Your-Fitness-Blueprint
Weightloss is not achieved in leaps, but in steps. Create your own blueprint for fitness success by implementing the following 7 simple steps.
1. Have a Plan
The most successful people in business have a plan. Why is this any different when it comes to your exercise and nutrition strategy. You will be most successful if you write down your plan. Determine what will be your workout schedule. What will be the types of exercise you will do and for how many minutes. Will you be exercising at the gym, your home, or the park.
When it comes to your nutrition, plan your meals on a calendar. This will be your meal planner. Next, create shopping lists for added structure. It’s always best to have ready made snacks in the refrigerator – fruit, crunchy vegetables, and lean meat protein are some of my favorites.
Make room in your plan for missteps. I’m emphasizing balance here. There will be times when an evening out sidetracks you from your goal. Just ensure you know to get back to your position of strength at the next meal.
2. Create Systems
Anyone could run my friend Jennifer’s household. Why? Because she has a system. She has created a system to operate the entertainment center by laminating all the steps for programming, and it is located next to the television remote. Another system she created is for her daughter’s dinner/bath/bedtime routine. It, too, is laminated and posted in the kitchen. There is no guessing. These are good examples of tested systems. Her husband, mother or a babysitter could walk in and take over. This is very relevant to a successful weightloss strategy.
If you have a systematic workout routine and your snacks and meals are thoughtfully planned and executed then the rate of your success is much higher than if you had simply created a plan and dashed off in the dark with hopes of following through. For example, you can put out your clothes the night before and set your alarm. When the alarm goes off you get on your clothes and go to your designated workout area to start with exercise number one.
Regarding nutrition, you could have your weekly shopping list generated in a word document so you can find it easily and/or need to change it. The shopping list would contain the ingredients that will make the meals on your meal planner. Instead of leaving your grocery shopping until a time when you can fit it into your week, commit to doing it the same day each week. If you can designate that chore, do so!
3. Get Out the Door
Most days my clients don’t wake up with a smile saying, “Wow! I am so excited to go and exercise first thing this morning.” But what I employ is the 5 minute rule. My clients have to get out the door and begin with 5 minutes of exercise. After 5 minutes they usually find that they can go 5 more and then soon the workout is completed. Try that tactic. You will feel great from all the endorphins that were lacking before started.
4. Trash the Junk
There are many temptations facing us in our culture today. We have to be mindful that removing those temptations establishes a greater opportunity for more blessings to flow our way. The same goes for poor food choices. If there are bad choices in the pantry then we are tempted to grab for the chips or ice cream. Poor food choices include processed foods like chips, fries and sugary cereals. By cutting out junk choices there are more room for the nutritious foods.
5. Enlist a Friend
It’s important to have a non-judgmental friend to be the cheerleader in your corner – a person who can hold your feet to the fire. It could be a workout buddy or just someone you call and confide in regarding your regular progress. I can’t underscore the power of a buddy enough.
6. Create a Measuring Tool
I like to use body fat measurement. However, a scale can just as easily be used to measure progress.
7. Write It Down
Journaling is proven to be one of the top tools to keep people connected to their exercise and nutrition plan. Each day there should be an entry for the type and duration of exercise. Just as important, you should log food intake. It is amazing what you eat if you actually log it. By glancing over the journal at a time when you are unmotivated or feel like the wheels are coming off you will find renewed strength from your past success so that you can continue to move forward.
Bonus Tip: Create a Reward System
Establishing rewards to mark milestones in fat loss is powerful. The key is to make the reward significant enough to matter. I strongly discourage food items as a reward. Instead, think of a movie that you’re looking forward to viewing. Or, a night out with your girlfriends. Buy the movie coupons ahead of time and post them on your bathroom mirror as a reminder.
And, if you want a real jumpstart on your plan. I’m giving you the opportunity to apply for a complimentary fitness strategy call http://www.YourWinningFitnessStrategy.com with me. It’s important to let me know your exact fitness challenge.
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