Can You Lose Weight during the Holidays?

November and December are looming ahead, a time that often spells doom for anyone trying to gain control of their weight and eating habits. But have you ever considered the possibility of actually losing weight during the holiday season?

Even for regular gym-goers, most people hope at the best to hold steady and not gain during this time of year. The idea of making progress is almost laughable. Yet this year, for the first time, I actually think that laughable idea is not just possible but completely achievable.

YBY 360 has so radically changed my habits and perspective on food and exercise that I'm going into the holiday season knowing that I can be in control and not just let parties, holiday treats, and family dinners dictate my health for two months.

YBY 360 is a comprehensive fitness program that incorporates bootcamps with a nutrition plan so you are properly fueling your body to lose fat and gain muscle. You can sign up for either a three-day-a-week bootcamp schedule or go all the way with five-days-a-week. Either way, you get a personalized body analysis and nutrition plan so that you are moving forward. Then, after four weeks, you get a follow-up analysis to see how your body reacted and reevaluate your plan before moving forward.

But it is not just having a "plan" that makes me confident going into the holidays--it is the great support network that YBY creates. Not only are the fabulous trainers there for you every step of the way, but your fellow participants are equally dedicated and excited to see you succeed.

One case in point was just a few weeks back when decadent pumpkin flavored items were appearing everywhere. I bemoaned my personal weakness for all things pumpkin on the group facebook page and within minutes there were multiple responses--but not in the "stay strong," "you can do it" manner. They were ideas for healthy AND delicious pumpkin recipes! Ways to get that pumpkin spice without all the sugars and fats that were bombarding me everywhere I looked.

That is true comradeship and a fun and realistic approach to tackling the holiday season. It'd not about depriving yourself until you reach a goal--it's about changing the way you think about food and you staying in control rather than the food controlling you.

YBY 360 has two more four-week sessions this year, and yes they do break around the actual holidays. Registration for the first of those sessions closes the end of next week. Don't wait until January to take on your health goals. You can move forward right now.