So many of us are now sabotaging 

our fat loss and physical fitness with hours of cardio and ineffective workouts. No more treadmill? REALLY? What should I be doing to lose weight and get in shape? Join Shawn Manning of HeadSTRONG Athletics on Today Radio (and now, Today Video!)and learn about  current research on the most efficient way to lose body fat and gain strength. Also, hear Shawn's own story of how Kettlebells

changed her life!

 

 

 

If you're not spending time with your family and friends the way you truly want, you can change what you're doing.  Here are some action steps to get you started.

 

1)  Assess how you're currently spending your time.  Actually write down the minutes of the day and plug in the activities/people.

 

2)  Now evaluate how you've been spending your time.  Do you truly value the activity?  Is this activity moving you closer to the people you care about?  If you continue doing this activity, what opportunities are you saying 'no' to?

 

3)  If you'd like to make some changes, and I've never met anyone who doesn't (including me!), write down on your calendar your new activity.  Then, figure out what support you need to make it happen (supplies from the store, cooperation from your spouse, input from the children, etc.)

 

4)  Now, enjoy, and remember "Time and Tide wait for no man."

 

And, if you're in the new tradition mode and are looking for a sure-bet family recipe for holiday cookies to make with your children, here's one you'll love!  From my house to yours, Happy Holidays!

 

1/2 cup butter or margarine

1 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar - packed

1/4 cup milk

2 tsp. orange extract

1 egg

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp soda

1 cup nuts (optional)

2 1/2 cups coursely chopped fresh cranberries or dried 

                                                 whole cranberries

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Cream butter & sugar.

Add wet ingredients, mix.

Add dry ingredients & cranberries, mix.

Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased sheet.

Bake 10 - 15 minutes, or until lightly brown.

Losing weight can be a struggle, and keeping it off can feel like a losing battle. We know that exercise and

nutrition go hand in hand when losing pounds as well as maintaining a healthy weight.  What we didn't know is how important personal coaching can be to the long-term success of any exercise and diet program.  According to a large clinical trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, personal coaching proved the most beneficial by the end of the 2.5 year study.  This study, the largest and longest-lasting trial to date testing different strategies for weight loss maintenance, compared the success rate of three approaches: personal coaching; an interactive web-based program; and self-directed maintenance. 

If personal coaching is so great for weight-loss maintenance, it's probably even better during the first few months when losing weight can seem like an up-hill battle.  That's why Shawn Manning and I have teamed up to offer the best-ever weight-loss and fitness program around. Shawn's the fitness guru and I'm the person to help you keep your head on straight.  As a coach, I know how to support you during the tough times - I've got the coaching skills, but I've also been there and understand your struggle. In the last 6 months - just since I've been working with Shawn - I've lost twenty pounds!  And, I've dropped two dress sizes!  I know your resistance to getting started - I remember how hard those first few weeks were, and now, as I'm winding down to my maintenance level, I also understand how easy it can be to lapse back into bad habits.

 

2009 is right around the corner.  Are you ready to make a New Year's resolution and stick to it?  Just think about where you could be next year at this time IF you reach your goals.  Shawn and I are here to help you get there.  Contact Fran or Shawn today and make a real difference in the quality of your life!

CHADD stands for Children and Adults with Attentional Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.  CHADD is a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to their very informative Web site www.chadd.org, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD. These materials include Attention! magazine, the CHADD Information and Resource Guide to AD/HD, News From CHADD, a free electronically mailed current events newsletter, as well as other publications of specific interest to educators, professionals and parents.  For more information about the Wilmington chapter of CHADD and to get support and help or offer your services, you can contact Karen at wilmCHADD@aol.com

 

And, for parenting help with your child, contact Fran for a free consultation to see if one-on-one coaching is right for you.