New Year's Resolutions, Finish STRONG!

Have you ever made a New Year's resolution only to break it later and feel bad about it? You are not alone! We all have done this at one point in our lives. The point that we need to remember is the fact that we have over two months to get a huge chunk of those resolutions accomplished. We can do it, you and I. We just need to push a little harder. We might not be able to fully accomplish these resolutions, but we can and will be able to accomplish something in the mean time. How can we accomplish and achieve these resolutions? Let's get started!

1. Rewind

The first step that we need to take in order to recover our New Year's resolutions is to rewind back to the time when we first made the resolution. We need to go to that time when we first thought to make the resolution. Why were you going to make it? What made you think to make it? And, what were your goals when you were going to make the resolution? Were you drinking beer by the tonnage during a New Year's party? If so, you may want to think about how applicable your resolution was.

2. Rethink

The second step has already been touched on. Rethink your resolution and what it is that you resolved to do. If you were looking at a famous weight loss guru such as Shaun T and thought, "I'm going to resolve to look like that," then you may want to rethink your choice of resolution. Resolve to lose ten pounds before the year is out. You may be able to attain that resolution quicker and within a short amount of time.

3. Resolve

Resolve to do what you want to resolve to do. If you don't accomplish your resolution, then you may feel like you're a failure. You're not going to want to make a resolution next year if you don't accomplish it. Attaining your resolution is like keeping your promise to yourself. If you don't it's like you're lying to yourself. No one likes to be lied to. If you make a smaller resolution, then you can actually accomplish it. Go!

"If you make a smaller resolution, then you can actually accomplish it. Go!" [Click to tweet!]

Tips for Weight Loss during the Holidays!

1. Less Sugar

Eating less sugar will ensure that you will lose more weight quicker than you normally would. You don't have to cut out sugar altogether, but just cut it back.

2. Morning Jog

Instead of going to the office or your job and sitting there with a slow metabolism, go for a jog and get your metabolism going early to help your weight loss. You will find as well that you will have greater energy in your day, even when we fall back an hour. 

3. Watch What You Eat

Most of the time we don't pay attention to what we are eating. If we watch what we are eating and consciously eat less and better foods, then we can lose weight during the holidays.

4. New Exercises!

Take up a new exercise or exercise set, then you can have a greater impact on your weight loss because you keep your mind interested in what you are doing. Take up golfing and walk the whole course, or take up playing a new sport.

5. Alternatives to Old Habits

Find new alternatives to your old habits. If you know that there is going to be candy in your office, then take a sweet granola bar with you to have an alternative. If you know that your mom is going to bring a sweet pie to thanksgiving dinner, then make something that is better for you.

We have looked at our New Year's resolutions and some ways to help you guys get started! I hope that you guys get going on your resolution and accomplish them. They are really important to life and help when you can get something done. Grab the bull by the horns and get going. If you guys need help with making your resolution, then check out this link. CLICK HERE! Here is another one! CLICK HERE FOR ANOTHER LINK!

Enjoy!

~Obesity Overload

1 Video that Will Boost Your Weight Loss During the Holidays!

Welcome fellow readers to my humble home gym that is my abode! I was just thinking that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years is coming and we all need help. I have been working out hard and have been losing weight, but I really found a gem in this video. My stomach is getting smaller and smaller and there is more and more muscle. The weather is nice outside the home gym and it is fun to get out and run or do something outside. Now is the time to build that beach body. Then when summer comes you will be ready for volleyball on the beach!

Mike Chang from Six Pack Shortcuts is a genius and is somebody that has really given people on a smaller budget something to work with. I have always been someone that has had a bit of trouble with dedicating money to my own weight loss. Mike Chang has done a video that shows that repeating four exercises over and over can accomplish a lot of weight loss. He really knows what he is doing. Without further torture and ado, here is the one video that will boost your weight loss during the holidays!

Mike Chang is the brains behind Six Pack Shortcuts. There is another YouTube workout prodigy that has shared his wisdom with calisthenics with the world. Fortress is a guy that uses nothing but a pull-up bar to get ripped. Here is an extra video that he uses to introduce people to the muscle building world. Technology from my home gym has shown me that just about anyone can lose weight if they can put their mind and body to it. Check out this EXTRA video to help you guys during the holidays!

I wish you guys the best as you guys prepare for your holidays and you plan on how to lose weight during the holidays. Worry no more! Put these videos into practice and enjoy!

"From the home gym, the underground training facilities, and the octagon,"
~Obesity Overload  

Holidays, Living Hell for Diets

The holidays are nearing very quickly and we need to go through the important information. Let's just admit it right now. Holidays are living hell for diets and weight loss. Are they not? I mean, we are downing the turkey, gravy, rolls, and butter as if earth is running out of it without regards to our diet! Are there ways around it? Yes! We are going to talk about how to get around gaining weight during the holidays. Let's go.

1. Cut Out the Excess Butter

I know that butter is one of those things that makes food taste indelibly terrific. There is a problem that smacks itself right into your face. Eating butter is like pasting fat onto your body. That is what you are doing to your body. Cut down a little bit on the butter. Do your rolls need half a stick of butter on them?

2. Keep the Sweets to a Low Roar

You have heard the expression, "I am going to keep it to a low roar" before. It is a simple concept. This expression can be put another way. "Everything in moderation," is another one. Eat your sweets in moderation. Eat ONE serving and then be done.

3. Eat Slow

We have often heard that it takes food 20 minutes for food to, "Hit bottom." If this is indeed true, then eat slow. Chew your food past when your normally do. Put smaller amounts of food onto your fork.

4. Use Smaller Plates

Did you know that the average plate in Europe and in the east is 30% smaller than our's in America? I wonder why they are skinnier than we are. Interesting, isn't it? I urge you to use smaller plates during Thanksgiving and Christmas. It will cause you to see exactly how much food you are eating. You will see that you are going to eat a large amount of food and that you should stop. 

I hope that you guys have a great week! Keep it up on your diets and weight loss! 

~Obesity Overload

Mini Blog Post - Enjoy The Holidays

I thought that I would put out a quick mini blog post.

I wanted to say that in light of what we have been talking about that you can still enjoy the holidays by eating your favorite foods.

Just keep in mind to eat everything in moderation.

Everything we eat isn't detrimental to your diet or weight loss, but excess amounts are fatal to weight loss.

I guess what I'm saying is to enjoy yourself, but don't pig out.

Gifts, family time by the fire, Christmas carols, hot coco, hot cider, and lots of other goodness.

For the next couple of days enjoy your time with family.

If you have time, then take a nice walk.

Have a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

*+~Obesity Overload~+*