7 Post Holiday Fat Loss Tips from Portland Boot Camp

Time to get to work right before Portland Boot Camp gets crankin’ right?

Supposedly, the average person gains about 3-5lbs during the Holidays.  So let me get you on your way to melting off those extra pounds before the New Year really gets under way.

1.        Stop drinking liquid calories!

Yes, I mean wine, beer, wassail, hot chocolate and all the rest of the holiday libations.  It was fun to celebrate, but now it’s time to get serious about trimming down your waistline.

2.       Get rid of all your “naughty leftovers”.

You know, out of sight out of mind.  Go through your cabinets and fridges and chuck all those treats you KNOW are going to sabotage your efforts in 2011.

3.       Write out your shopping lists and food plans for the firs 4 weeks of 2011.

By writing it down and committing to paper, you make a physical and psychological decision to change.  Plus you have a blueprint for success already done… in your hands!

4.       Start getting to bed earlier.

I know, I know.  The Holiday movies, the relaxed atmosphere.  Staying up later.  But getting back to normal with sleep and shooting for 7-8 hours can make such a huge difference in your ability to lose body fat and recover from exercise.  Get started tonight!

5.       Start Keeping a Food Journal.

I know, it isn’t exactly rocket science.  But I swear, everyone who gets success has a simple food journal to hold themselves accountable.  After all, do you really want to have to write down, “Ugh.  I ate 4 sugar cookies for a snack when I should have had an apple and some almonds.”  Didn’t think so.

6.      Start drinking more water.

All that indulgence and Holiday Focus has probably stressed your system and you are likely sub optimally hydrated.  Time to step it up.  Get started now so you can get used to more water in your system by the time boot camp rolls around.

7.       Start moving NOW.

Get outside and start walking or running.  Do some push ups, bodyweight squats and planks.  Start foam rolling and working on flexibility today.  Get a head start so boot camp isn’t a total shock to your system.

Well there’s my top 7 tips for getting started.

Now…

Get movin’!

To your health,

Daniel

Portland Boot Camp

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