Work off those holiday calories fast
I found this great article on working off those holiday meals and trying not to let the season of eating derail you from your overall health goals. Some highlights:
- if you eat a huge amount of food, work it off and walk it off, walk around the block- It would take 27 minutes of walking to burn the 97 calories in an 8-ounce serving of cola. A really fast mile would burn 125 calories
-stay active -- not just busy -- over the holidays. And don't deprive yourself, just use moderation.
Read the full article.
Tips On Avoiding The Holiday Weight Gain
The wonderful and dreaded Thanksgiving day is a scant 3 days away. I wish I could take credit for these helpful tips, but if I used them, I wouldn't need them, so may as well share them 
- Don't wear elastic pants - especially at holiday parties.
- Chew sugar-free gum or mints at all get-togethers so you won't overeat.
- Limit or avoid alcohol.
- Don't miss workouts during the holiday season.
- Eat BEFORE you go to parties, so you won't be hungry.
- Eat sitting down, and eat slowly.
More tips and source of tips here
Name that Cat
Ok, this has nothing to do with weight or fat or fighting, well there is an offline fight so maybe it is relevant.
The Renee household has a new member...
...the actual fight is what name to go with. One person says Binky. One person says Kodi/Cody. Here's a brief reason why each name was picked:
Binky, a pretenious snooty name from years ago, as the kitten is extremely cute and royal looking, it seems to fit her.
Kodi/Cody, as in Kodiak bear. From the back she looks like a tiny bear running across the room. She's extremely fluffy and stout.
Right now she responds to neither name and would much rather climb onto your chest to get a whiff of whatever it is you are eating, so now is the perfect time to name her.
So please help us name this kitty!
The Advanced
Who are you?
You my friend are a freak of nature and if you aren't a professional athlete or an Olymic hopeful, I've never met you. However, in the sake of fairness and equality, let's see how you can improve...heh...as if you have to.
Continue reading "The Advanced"The Intermediate
Who you are?
You my friend are the type of person who has pretty much made exercise a part of your life. You walk around the block, play a few games of golf or even participate in a 5k. All for FUN!
Yet you still feel the need to kick things up. Perhaps your current routine has you hovering in the same weight and already being active, you are open to doing more.
Continue reading "The Intermediate"The Beginner
Who you are?
Not big on exercise. At all. You rather lay in bed and stare at the ceiling or watch infomercials of other people sweating. So how do you get started?
First step, get a check up with your doctor. Then, if it's in your budget, check in with a personal trainer. Most gyms give you the first consultation free. Use it to your advantage. What you want to do is get them to come up with a fitness plan that matches your lifestyle. Sure your read you burn more calories in the early morning, but if the reality is you hit snooze 5 times a morning, time to get a new mindset.
Continue reading "The Beginner"Perfect Timing
Now that the TV writers have decided to strike, causing most of your favorite shows to go into rerun status, why not rethink your approach to exercise in your new found spare time?
This week we'll take a look at the 3 stages of fitness and ways you can get your exercise on no matter what level. We'll end the week with some timely tips for working out in the cold weather. What? Now that it's 30 degrees you thought the calories you burned bundled under the fleece sheets amounted to something? 
Tomorrow we tackle the beginners
raini on 
