I went to lunch yesterday and watched a guy order a double burger, 2 orders of fries and a large drink.  The cup was actually so big it had a handle.   What’s really amazing is how fast he ate it all.  He ate it all so fast that he actually fell asleep at the restaurant.  If he had realized that it takes 20 minutes for his stomach to send the signal to his brain indicating it’s full he might not have eaten at such a rapid pace.

Which brings me to today’s tip.  It does  take 20 minutes to realize that you’re full.   Plus it doesn’t take much food to fill you up.   I understand how it feels to be so hungry that you feel like you have to eat fast and hard. But if you eat slower it gives your body time to realize it’s full and you can save yourself over 1300 unneeded calories a day

But just take your time and remember the 20 minute rule.

Mike

Today is the day to get started!

Why wait till January 1st to change your habits?

We’ve got a perfect, Friday, December 5th to get a full month’s head-start on your fat burning goals.

If you are a beginner and don’t know where to start, simply make one small baby-step change to your nutrition. Add one serving of fruit and one serving of vegetables, and cut back on the sugar, bread, and junk food in your diet.

Then try to get a little bit more exercise today than yesterday. If that means 5 minutes, then that is good! That’s fine. It is better than what you did yesterday.

If you are more advanced but have started to slack off because of  the holidays, turn that mindset around and use the holidays as a  reason to “tighten things up”.

Plan out your holiday treat meals in advance, and focus on sticking to your fat burning meal plan at all other times.

Do your job and earn your rewards. You’ll feel much more satisfied this way than throwing all caution to the wind for the next 4 weeks.

So everyone, everywhere, let’s all proclaim December 5th to be the REAL New Year’s Day, and make all of our healthy habit changes NOW, not later.

Let’s get pumped up to lose weight over the holidays. Let’s do the impossible and show the world that not everyone has to gain five or ten pounds every December.

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Well it’s been a while since my last post and I apologize for that.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day and I’m looking forward to it.   This year more than ever because my Tennessee Titans get to play the Lions this year.

I always take the time to reflect on all the wonderful things and people I’ve been blessed with in my life.   I suggest you do the same.  It really puts things in perspective.

One of the things that I’m thankful for, and I often take for granted, is that I get to eat everyday.   But even though Thanksgiving is a great day to socialize with family, and food should be enjoyed, it marks the official start of the holiday season and guaranteed to ruin diets nationwide.

But it is possible to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal and not feel utterly miserable afterwards simply by taking a few precautions during meal time.

• Enjoy your family: This is the only time of year you get to see your second cousin Tracey.  Spend more time talking to her catching up and that’s less time you spend shoveling food in your mouth.
• Watch the cameras: If you’re family is anything like mine (and I’m sure they are) there are at least 7 people wandering around with cameras in hand just waiting to snap a shot of someone with a mouth full of food.  You know the pictures of you with your cheeks so stuffed you look like a chipmunk.? I’ll admit it there are a few of me.  And now everyone has a digital camera so you get the pleasure of seeing the pics instantly.
• Pick your poison: It’s okay to have a dessert but you don’t have to have all of them.   Make a point to only eat one serving of one dessert.   You will be a lot more particular about which one you choose instead of treating it like the buffet.
• Think ahead: Before I eat I always think about how I’m going to feel in 2 hours after my meal.   I don’t like to feel slow, sluggish, full, or tired.  It makes me miserable.   Thanksgiving Day is no different.  If you consider how you will feel later I promise you you will begin to make better decisions on your daily diet.

For more information on exercise and diet i suggest you pick up a copy of Turbulence Training

Happy Thanksgiving To Everyone!

Mike