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The No
Excuse Holiday Season
November begins the
time of year when we throw caution to the wind and eat every conceivable
meal that we would normally pass on. Cookies, cakes, fried turkey,
sugar coated ham, the list is endless. To top it off, we tell ourselves
we don’t have time to exercise.
Why would you throw a
year of hard work down the drain for eight weeks of culinary delights and
“stress free” shopping? And no, shopping is not going to count towards
your exercise requirement. The advice to “Park at the furthest parking
space – you’ll burn more calories” is bad advice! We live in Houston and
thank you very much; I’m not inclined to become a target for a mugger.
Park as close as you can!
Let’s explore ways you
can enjoy holiday delights guilt-free.
Maximize your fitness program.
Schedule a personal training session with me. This isn’t just marketing
on my part. We can burn up to 500 calories in one hour and you will
continue to burn calories at a faster rate when we finish the session.
Three session a week – and you will have burned one full day of calories.
Get some sleep!
This is a high stress time of year, you
need to rest more than ever. Rest and recovery are two of the most
overlooked facets of our wellbeing and fitness regimen. A minimum of
seven hours is must. Why not be wild and crazy, live on the edge and
shoot for eight hours a night?
Choose what you eat cautiously.
Eat well before and after the holiday. On
the actual holiday you can splurge a little.
Eat white meat without the skin (skip the dark), skip the deep fried
turkey and chose turkey that has been prepared in the oven, skip the ham
if it is coated with sugar, and watch out for organ meats.
On side dishes allow
yourself to sample what you want – just place a smaller amount on your
plate. Eat more salads and use low fat dressing. Limit yourself to one
piece of bread.
For desserts, if you
cannot pass on the pie – eat half a piece.
Our goal is to not
deprive ourselves totally, but use some restraint.
For the party animals.
Whatever you do, don’t go to a party hungry.
Try to eat a healthy snack or even better, a healthy meal before. If you
drink alcohol, moderation is the key. Some beers are lower in calories,
as are certain wines.
This is just too much fun! A
typical Thanksgiving meal can average 3,000+ calories. Add breakfast,
lunch, snacking, a few drinks and you can add and additional 1000+
calories.
It is very easy to consume three day’s worth of calories on this one day
alone.
Core Intervention
wishes you and yours a joyous and blessed holiday season. We also
wish you good health! We think the following offerings
will help you get through the season a little healthier with your sanity
intact.
Personal Training / Services Gift Certificate
Sold in $100.00 increments, this is the ultimate gift for family and
friends to show you care. I know first hand the benefits of working
with a personal trainer. It just makes sense.
How To Prepare A Healthy Holiday Meal
This private class will allow you one-on-one time with Barb to discuss
holiday meal options, how to prepare healthier meals, recipe ideas and a
trip to your grocery store of choice. Similar to Shadow Shopping, but
with a focus on meals we normally prepare during the holiday season.
Shadow Shopping
Need help and guidance navigating
the grocery aisles? Most people want to get in and out of the grocery
store as quickly as possible, many times mindlessly purchasing products
that aren't always the best choice. Why invest hours of working out just
to lose gains made in the gym because of your choice of food? Learn how
to read a nutrition label, compare products and more. We will also show
you our favorite foods that make you feel like you are cheating, but are
really healthy options
This one-on-one class
is recommended for anyone wanting to build muscle, reduce fat or lose
weight. 50/50 time split in your home and your grocery store.
Upcoming Cookbook
I’m very pleased and excited to announce we will be releasing a healthy
cookbook (as yet untitled) on December 1st. “Three personal trainers
share how, what and when they eat. Recipes, tips and educational tools
included.” I have been working with Ray Bessette, CPT and Christine Boss,
RPh, CPT to share our “secrets” with clients. I will send out
announcements closer to the release date. To preorder, please send me an
e-mail for more information.
Chris@CoreIntervention.com This e-book will
retail for $19.99.
We
accept, cash, checks and the following credit cards through Pay Pal:
 
 About Chris
Christine
Boss
is a Registered Pharmacist and PFIT*Certified Personal
Trainer with 25 years in the health industry helping people find better
health. Chris studied Biomedical Science as an undergraduate at Texas A&M
University and is a Magna Cum Laude graduate of the University of Houston
College of Pharmacy.
Christine is
certified in Pilates and is a NPC and NGA Bodybuilding Competitor.
She placed 1st in the
Women's Master's Class, 1st Women's Open Lightweight Class and won as the
Overall Champion receiving her Pro card at the
2008 NGA Natural USA held
in Stafford, TX.
Chris is now qualified to compete on the professional level.
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