December 2006 Monthly Newsletter

Meaningful Change Newsletter - December 2006

December is a fabulous month, catching up with friends and relatives and pampering those you love and (hopefully!) being pampered yourself.

Remember the best pamper of all comes from within, so don’t ruin this fabulous time of year by an excess of Christmas Fayre. And how about taking a winter walk on Boxing Day to walk off those additional calories?

If you are a new subscriber to the Meaningful Change newsletter, or have forgotten our tips from last year, click here to remind yourself of tips from 2005. They remain the same!

 

If you are keen to watch your weight this Christmas, or even reduce it, then use our Christmas Treats Food Log (NO, not a CHOCOLATE log!!) and you WILL start the New Year in great shape.

Logging what you have eaten is easy – but this food logs asks you what you are GOING to allow yourself to eat first – so YOU are in CONTROL, and YOU make the DECISIONS.

Print out 10 copies and fill one in for EVERY day – each day will vary dependent on what you are doing.  Remember that YOU are making the decisions!!

Christmas Treats Food Log 2007

         Date:                                                               

 

Christmas Treat

 

How many per day am I allowing myself?

 

 

How did I ACTUALLY have?

 

 

How do I feel now?

 

Glass of fizz or Champagne

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glass of wine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nuts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canapes

 

 

 

 

 

Crisps

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mince Pies

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas Cake (or other cakes!)

 

 

 

 

Christmas Pudding

 

 

 

 

Bread

 

 

 

 

 

Chocolates

 

 

 

 

 

Cheese

(and biscuits?)

 

 

 

 

Other treats

 

 

 

 

 

And if you are after some SERIOUS pampering and a holiday, the MC Team recommend you check out the following sites:

http://www.intouchlifestyles.com
If you fancy adding skiing or hiking to your exercise programme in the New Year, then why not chill out in Verbier this winter? You can perfect your skills on the slopes, kick-start a new keep fit regime or take time for your life. Of particular interest could be the Fit for Life programme, which includes 2 consultations with a personal trainer, massages, a choice of exercise such as hiking, mountain biking and skiing, and a night in a mountain retreat! Visit the site to find out more.
 

http://www.kamalaya.com/
And for those of you seeking serious pampering and sunshine how about Thailand – detox and revitalise, and start the New Year feeling fabulous! Head for the beautiful island of Koh Samui and enjoy a retreat, a detox programme or the Wellness Sanctuary there. Benefit from traditional Chinese medicine, holistic spa treatments and naturopathic medicine, to name a few of the opportunities available.

 

Closer to home, one of the favourite pastimes at Christmas is to go for a walk on Boxing Day or over the New Year!

This year the 26th December to the 2nd January sees the Festival of Winter Walks – so if you want to do something to work off all that Christmas Feasting, why not join one of the many winter walks taking place all around England, Scotland and Wales, many with experienced walk leaders? It's a great way to resolve getting more walking in and put that decision into action, and also to do something fun and healthy in the fresh air with friends and/or family. Although this event is run by the Ramblers' Association, you don't have to be a member to take part. Go on - s t r e t c h those legs! Who knows, you could also make some great new friends - and what a wonderful way to end 2006 and start the New Year!

For further information visit http://www.ramblers.org.uk/winterwalks

Fat and fed up? Start 2007 with a Change in Mind

If you or anyone you know has had enough of being fat and is really fed up about it, then please point them in the direction of the Meaningful Change Weight loss Programme. Our 12 step programme is delivered on a 1:1 basis over the phone.

We do not tell you what to eat or how to exercise; we merely help you work out how important weight loss truly is for you so that it finds its rightful place in your life, and then look at goals, motivations, tools and techniques to help you make that loss happen. Our programme is all about the mind and heart, not about calories, inches, pounds and stones!

Any of our Associates will be happy to talk to you about the Programme, or alternatively, call Head Office on 0800 19 10 100.

 

Have a Happy Healthy December!

The Meaningful Change Team

 

www.weightloss.uk.net

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