Prove the Masses Wrong and Get Lean During the Holidays
By John A. Sifferman
The holidays are upon us!
With them comes the usual overindulgence in pies, cakes, cookies, eggnog and the like at your own home, your parents home, and all your friends’ homes. Many people stay up late, skip training sessions at the gym, and fall far behind in their pursuit towards their athletic goals. All the while, they are packing on a “winter coat” around their hips and stomach. It’s everywhere! The interesting part is that so many people just accept that they will gain weight during the holidays. It has become so typical that it is not uncommon for people to gain an easy ten pounds in a few short weeks. After all the work you have been putting into your health, that extra unnecessary bodyfat will sneak into your stocking and all of your progress will be stalled, yet again.
What if I told you that starting today, you could work against the norms of this holiday season and make new progress? What if I told you that it is even possible for you to lower your bodyfat percentage over this holiday season while all of your friends pack on what they call “winter blood?” Wouldn’t you want to know how? What if I told you that I thought Santa Claus is real? OK, you’d think I’m crazy and stop reading this right here.
Why not step away from the crowd and set some physique goals for this holiday season while all of your friends and co-workers indulge? Go ahead and set yourself apart from the expected, the usual, and the norms. Be yourself and be empowered. Enjoy casually turning down that piece of cake at the company party or the family reunion. Know that you are on your way to success, even in the most hostile fitness-enhancing conditions. You have the power to work towards your dream body, and you can start today!
The best thing to do is to set some realistic goals. Setting SMART goals is a great idea; Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Tangible. Once you know what you want and when you want it by, make a plan of action. Understand that almost every athletic goal is going to take the combination of supportive nutrition, moderate intensity resistance training, cardiovascular training, and proper recovery techniques. All of these components are necessary to work together to help you achieve! Ignoring one of these components is like asking the heart to maintain the body’s survival without the lungs. It is impossible to do. No, you won’t drop dead if you disregard recovery or supportive nutrition, but you certainly won’t make progress. The underlying principle remains true. Substantial progress will only be made with all of these concepts working together as a synergy.
Enlist help. Tell everyone you can that you are making a new start and changing your lifestyle. Tell your gym staff, spouse, parents, kids, friends, co-workers, and the dog that you are ready for a change. Make sure that they understand that you are asking for help as this is a new beginning for you. The more they understand, the more supportive they can be.
Hiring a fitness professional is a great choice to make as the holidays near. Beginning a new program and a new lifestyle can be a daunting transition and a fitness professional can insure that you start off in the right direction. Having a professional hand you exactly what you need to do to succeed is the guaranteed approach to success. The only obstacle to your goals is you, your motivation, and your choice.
Practicing these steps means taking action, being consistent and being open to change. Working towards the body of your dreams is a very simple process, but that does not mean it is easy. Life is full of challenges. Your own emotions, as well as other people’s negative views and comments may set you back. But in the end, it all comes back down to your choice. Choose to work towards what you want and it will happen for you. By properly applying the concepts listed above, positive results are inevitable. That’s my promise.
Who says New Years’ resolutions have to wait for January 1? Set yourself apart from the masses and get started today!
-John A. Sifferman NSCA-CPT
John Sifferman has a passion for helping people achieve the physique of their dreams. He holds a nationally accredited certification in personal training through the NSCA. He is an active member at the Burn the Fat Inner Circle website community and is also a regular contributor to the Underground Strength Coach website community. You can e-mail John at John.sifferman@gmail.com
The holidays are upon us!
With them comes the usual overindulgence in pies, cakes, cookies, eggnog and the like at your own home, your parents home, and all your friends’ homes. Many people stay up late, skip training sessions at the gym, and fall far behind in their pursuit towards their athletic goals. All the while, they are packing on a “winter coat” around their hips and stomach. It’s everywhere! The interesting part is that so many people just accept that they will gain weight during the holidays. It has become so typical that it is not uncommon for people to gain an easy ten pounds in a few short weeks. After all the work you have been putting into your health, that extra unnecessary bodyfat will sneak into your stocking and all of your progress will be stalled, yet again.
What if I told you that starting today, you could work against the norms of this holiday season and make new progress? What if I told you that it is even possible for you to lower your bodyfat percentage over this holiday season while all of your friends pack on what they call “winter blood?” Wouldn’t you want to know how? What if I told you that I thought Santa Claus is real? OK, you’d think I’m crazy and stop reading this right here.
Why not step away from the crowd and set some physique goals for this holiday season while all of your friends and co-workers indulge? Go ahead and set yourself apart from the expected, the usual, and the norms. Be yourself and be empowered. Enjoy casually turning down that piece of cake at the company party or the family reunion. Know that you are on your way to success, even in the most hostile fitness-enhancing conditions. You have the power to work towards your dream body, and you can start today!
The best thing to do is to set some realistic goals. Setting SMART goals is a great idea; Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Tangible. Once you know what you want and when you want it by, make a plan of action. Understand that almost every athletic goal is going to take the combination of supportive nutrition, moderate intensity resistance training, cardiovascular training, and proper recovery techniques. All of these components are necessary to work together to help you achieve! Ignoring one of these components is like asking the heart to maintain the body’s survival without the lungs. It is impossible to do. No, you won’t drop dead if you disregard recovery or supportive nutrition, but you certainly won’t make progress. The underlying principle remains true. Substantial progress will only be made with all of these concepts working together as a synergy.
Enlist help. Tell everyone you can that you are making a new start and changing your lifestyle. Tell your gym staff, spouse, parents, kids, friends, co-workers, and the dog that you are ready for a change. Make sure that they understand that you are asking for help as this is a new beginning for you. The more they understand, the more supportive they can be.
Hiring a fitness professional is a great choice to make as the holidays near. Beginning a new program and a new lifestyle can be a daunting transition and a fitness professional can insure that you start off in the right direction. Having a professional hand you exactly what you need to do to succeed is the guaranteed approach to success. The only obstacle to your goals is you, your motivation, and your choice.
Practicing these steps means taking action, being consistent and being open to change. Working towards the body of your dreams is a very simple process, but that does not mean it is easy. Life is full of challenges. Your own emotions, as well as other people’s negative views and comments may set you back. But in the end, it all comes back down to your choice. Choose to work towards what you want and it will happen for you. By properly applying the concepts listed above, positive results are inevitable. That’s my promise.
Who says New Years’ resolutions have to wait for January 1? Set yourself apart from the masses and get started today!
-John A. Sifferman NSCA-CPT
John Sifferman has a passion for helping people achieve the physique of their dreams. He holds a nationally accredited certification in personal training through the NSCA. He is an active member at the Burn the Fat Inner Circle website community and is also a regular contributor to the Underground Strength Coach website community. You can e-mail John at John.sifferman@gmail.com
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