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Tips for Maintaining Your Fitness Goals During the Holiday Season: Keep A Realistic Plan: - Acknowledge that the holidays are here, but be sure to keep your fitness and eating on track by realistically planning your activities and healthy meals. Manage Stress: - Know that this can be a stressful plan. Use what works for you to de -stress. Be proactive! Schedule Alone Time: - Whether it's reading a book before bed, walking before the day's activities or a spa day, be sure to make time to take care of yourself. Stay Away from Caffeine: - Limit your caffeine intake for a healthier you and a more enjoyable holiday season. Think, Be, Live Positive: - Take time to compliment others, smile and think positively. Happy people make better hosts and happy people are healthy people. Find Support: - Find someone else who also has similar fitness goals and stick together throughout the holidays. This holds you accountable to another person than just yourself. Limit Overindulgence: - All the ...

If you look and/or feel like the the people in the bottom square now that Thanksgiving is over, it's time to take charge. Thanksgiving is catalyst or jump-start for potential diet and fitness disaster. It's the time where your diet seems to disappear and your fitness routine begins to waver or cease altogether. Have no fear! You're in the majority as most people fall victim to this time of the year, but that doesn't mean it's all over! Increasing your awareness of your activity levels and your food intake will help to keep you on track during this holiday season. One thing to always keep in mind that may keep you motivated is something my high school cross country coach used to tell our team: "It's easier to keep up than it is to catch up." Meaning the more you keep your weight and activity in check at normal levels, the easier it will be after the holiday season to get back on track. It will be much more difficult and frustrating if you just give up ...

“Pain is weakness leaving the body.” - Eddie George

"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will." -Vince Lombardi

Booty. Badonkadonk. Butt. Glutes. Bum. Caboose. Tush. Backyard. Speedbump. Junk in Trunk. Derriere... Whatever you call your behind, it's an area that should be given special attention. Some want it bigger to fill out those jeans, others want to tone up to be able to fit into smaller pants while some want perky to prevent gravity from winning the battle of time. It is important to pay attention to the gluteal muscles and train them accordingly. If you want to fill out your clothes with a toned and sculpted shape, this is the workout for you! Here is a toning workout to kick that booty into gear: Donkey Kicks: - Start out on hands & knees - Lift 1 leg - Bend at knee 90 degrees - Push heel to ceiling - Focus on contracting your glutes throughout the entire move 1. Bend Right Leg 90 Degrees. 2. Push Right Heel to Ceiling Slowly 1. Bend Left Leg 90 Degrees. 2. Push Left Heel to Ceiling Slowly Straigh...