Fight the Frump: Day 4 of 15 Days of New Years Resolutions

Probably the most common New Years Resolution is to diet and lose weight.  This year I’m calling it Fight the Frump because I don’t think the focus should be on just losing weight.  It should be about having confidence, introducing a little more glamour and fashion into our lives, and looking healthy because we’re living a healthy lifestyle.

This year my goal is to rock a bikini at the beach (same Resolution as last year) and to look fab for my 15th high school reunion.

I’ve got my game plan ready to go and I hope you’ll join me so we can motivate each other.

READY?

First, I subscribed to SELF magazine. I always thought it was just a fitness magazine but it covers being your best whole self.  Once subscribed, I signed up for their tip-a-day program, “The SELF Jump Start Diet”.  I read up on the program in the magazine and this is not about limiting yourself to grapefruit and dry toast.  It’s about exercising more and being more healthy.  SELF also has an active online community…if enough of my readers decide to take on the challenge, I’ll create a group just for us! (And it looks like, at time of this posting, if you order using the link above, you’ll save $5, making it only $7 for a full year!)

Second, I bought a copy of Jillian Michaels‘ (Biggest Loser trainer) Jillian Michaels - 30 Day Shred. However, she’s also working with SELF’s 30-Day program so you might not need both.  The workout is only 20 minutes long and according to the reviews it is pretty intense.

Third, to keep myself on track I’m going to use a DaysAgo Timer to monitor the last time I exercised.  This handy timer will live on my fridge and will let me know the last time I exercised.  So, instead of timing how long, it will time how long it’s been…making me keenly aware of whether I’m slacking off or not.

Finally, I’ve decided to incorporate Kellogg’s Special K products into my plan.  Kellogg’s sent me an entire box of their protein bars, Bliss bars (as a chocolate lover these are my favorite), a variety of Special K cereals, and their on-the-go products as well.  As a busy mom, this will make it a whole lot easier to make good eating choices, even when I’m pressed for time.  Unlike some of the other options out there (like SlimFast) their products actually taste good!

OK, who’s going to take the plunge with me?

Need an incentive?  I’m so hoping you say yes because I’ve got an awesome giveaway today!

One lucky winner will receive a gift basket from Kellogg’s.  This basket will include a variety of Special K products that will help the winner get on track and stay on track with their fight-the-frump goals.  Aside from the below Special K products, the basket will also include some small fitness-oriented items.

- Special K Red Berries Cereal

- Special K Chocolatey Delight cereal

- Special K Cinnamon Pecan cereal

- Special K Bliss Bars (2 flavors)

- Special K Grab ‘n Go Cereal Packs

- Special K Snack Bites

- Special K Strawberry and Honey Oat Snack Bars

Pretty sweet, huh?
So here’s what you have to do get an entry to win the gift basket: Share your plan to fight the frump in the comments section of this post.

For another entry, create a wishlist of at Wishpot with at least five items that you would use to fight the frump like your favorite lipstick, an outfit you would get if you reach your fight the frump goal, a swimsuit you hope to wear this summer.  Link to your wishlist from Wishpot in the comments section as well.

Want another extra entry?  Blog about your plan to fight the frump and link back to this post.

I will determine a winner the weekend of December 27. Congrats to The Sparrow Media for winning!

Let’s bring a little glam with us into the New Year, shall we?

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