As much as I believe that December is just as good a time as any of get fit and burn fat I’m also realistic enough to know that for most people this month is about damage limitation. In my experience it’s not just the few days over Christmas where people overindulge, it’s the few weeks leading up to it as well! This is obviously a bit of a problem, because whilst there’s only so much damage you can do over the course of a few days, but A LOT of damage can be done over the course of a few weeks.

Here are my top 3 tips to avoid gaining weight this December;

1/ Avoid the nibbles. There a lots of parties, lunches, dinners, drinks etc. at this time of year. Of course you want to treat yourself a bit, but steer clear of the ‘nibbles’ as much as possible. By nibbles i mean stuff like crisps, dips, mice pies etc. For example most mince pies are 300/350 each! Add a bit of cream and you’re up at 500! That’s a main meal! So be aware of these high calorie, un-filling snacks and steer clear when possible.

2/ 2 drinks at a time. That sounds good doesn’t it! Well it’s not quite what you think I’m afraid. Whether you’re at home or out and have an alcoholic drink, make yourself drink a glass of water for every glass of booze you have. This will slow your drinking and help to stop you getting dehydrated and getting cravings.

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At 41 years of age, there is no doubt that Jennifer Aniston’s body and figure are the envy of many women half her age. So what does she do to stay in such incredible shape?

A lot of people use the excuse of ‘lack of time’ for not exercising. Whilst working on her latest film Jen reported began her workout at 3am to fit it in before she had to be on set at 5am.

The reason I mention this is because a lot of people think that it’s easy for celebs to stay slim, as they have millions to spend on personal trainers and all the time in the world to exercise.

So if Jennifer Aniston can get up super-early to exercise you can too, no matter how busy you are!

Jennifer’s workout regime is a mixture of intensive weights/resistance workouts and yoga.

The resistance workout consist of weights exercises such as chest press and shoulder press. She combines these with bodyweight exercises such as squats and press-ups. She does them in a circuit format, i.e. one after the other with minimal rest, to give her the best workout in the shortest time.

She also reportedly has a private yoga instructor. This will certainly help with her flexibility as well as her mental attitude towards the exercise.

I must confess that although yoga works really well for a lot of people and does have a great range of benefits. I personally don’t believe it’s a great fat burner. The resistance/weights part of Jen’s workout regime will be what keeps her so slim.

Today’s Takeaway – Even stars like Jennifer Aniston have to work hard to make time in their busy day for exercise. You must too.

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A lot of confusion is still out there when it comes to cardio, i.e ‘aerobic exercise.’ In past articles I have stated that you do not need to do traditional cardio in order to burn fat and lose weight. But what exactly does that mean?

Firstly, lets clear up what I mean by the term ‘traditional cardio.’ I mean the sorts of things you would do in a gym, i.e. running, cycling, cross training, etc. These are the activities you DO NOT need to do.

Why? Let’s clarify exactly what cardio means. It’s basically getting your heart-rate up to a higher level and keeping it there. Nothing more, nothing less.

If you have ever tried one of my home/circuit training workouts, I’m sure you will agree you most definitely achieve this objective. And I can assure you there is no traditional cardio in them whatsoever.

It’s important to understand I am NOT saying cardio in itself is not necessary. It’s just the monotonous, traditional forms of cardio that we can avoid.

Today’s Takeaway – If you can implement the right exercises in the right format, you will see great fat loss results. Compared to this method of training, traditional cardio is both outdated and ineffective.

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Often I am asked ‘what is the best exercise for burning fat and losing weight.’ Or perhaps ‘if you could only do 1 exercise for the rest of your life, what would it be?’ ‘The plank’ is always my answer, but why?

1/ The plank engages so many different muscles at once, meaning you are burning far greater calories than with other exercises.

2/ It is easy to do, i.e. you don’t need any equipment or much space to do the plank.

3/ There are many different variations and difficulty levels of the plank. So no matter how fit/unfit you think you are, the plank will still work for you.

Below is an example of the technique for a regular front plank;

Position: Raise up on your elbows and toes holding your body up.

Technique:Raise hips so your whole body is in a straight line. Hold position still.

Points To Remember: Make sure your back remains flat, i.e. your hips don’t sag down or raise up too high. Make sure your elbows stay directly beneath your shoulders and don’t slide further forward.

(If this position is too difficult you can rest on your knees rather than your toes).

Today’s Takeaway – If you only have 1 minute a day to do a plank, it will still make a difference to your weight and fat loss results.

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