Just because it is that time of the year that we are on a 2 week break does not mean that your fitness training program is on vacation as well. I know it is nice to have a break from the hard weekly workouts but it is so important to keep up some sort of fitness program ladies …..

I would encourage you to have fun with your family and friends and just make it a game. Here is a great idea for a way that you can keep up your fitness program but with a twist ….

It is called the Commercials Workout

Equipment Needed:

Television

Carpet / mat

Chair / benches / couch

Perform exercise assigned to each commercial theme. There are no
specific repetitions, execute the exercise for the duration of the given
commercial. Continue this through an entire show (works great with
sporting events).

Auto Commercials- Push ups

Drug Commercials- Prisoner Squats (hands behind your head)

Food Commercials- Burpees

Movie / Show previews- Knee tucks

Insurance Commercials- Lunges

Just think of how much fun you and your family can have while watching TV. You can even add in your own commercial catigories and exercises into this so for every show you watch, it will change. The opportunities are endless. The main point is to make sure you are doing SOMETHING and not just sitting around and not moving your butt during this time of the year that most people gain weight. Have fun with this and Have a Very Merry Christmas. …

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You may hear the word ‘retreat’ and think that it’s a bit antiquated or of a bygone era, and ditto for the notion of a mountain retreat. The idea of a retreat is one where you separate yourself from the world around you, surround yourself with the simpler things, and connect with yourself again. It’s a nice thought, but for a number of people, the ability to just get up and head out to find one’s self just isn’t in the card. That is, of course, if you decide that your next vacation could be prime-time for a retreat.

More importantly, let’s factor the idea of a mountain retreat into the equation. Mountain activities certainly mean something different to different people, but what exactly comes with a mountain retreat? Well, in reality, you’re taking the same notions of a retreat and using the mountains as a backdrop. Moreover, you’re taking time away from the hustle of the big city and finding refuge in a smaller mountain town so that you can metaphorically recharge your batteries.

There are some of you out there that might still be a little unsure about the idea of using your next vacation, one of the more heralded times of the year in life, for a mountain retreat. You figure that the purpose of a vacation is to have everything you could need at your fingertips whenever you want it. Sounds great, right? Well, technically, you have this all the time. How easily can you order food & home goods right to your front door? How easily can you look up information on any topic ever? You have all that you could want always around you, but you still need the vacation. Maybe it’s time to rethink what a vacation might be all about.

If you decide to take the plunge & go forth on a mountain retreat, you need to be sure to involve yourself in the following activities:

Winter Sports Galore – Try your hand at skiing, and see what “hitting the slopes” is all about. Better yet, get really adventurous and go snowboarding.

Hiking and Biking – Become one with the terrain by getting right up against it either by foot or by bike. Make your hiking boots earn their name.

Fishing – Beautiful, crisp mountain waters offer you a chance to fish in pristine areas free from the clutter of life. Even if you don’t catch a thing, you’ll look around & realize that it doesn’t get much better than that.

Seasonal Celebrations – Mountain towns are friendly places, so mingle with the locals & take part in their celebrations & traditions.

Local Festivals and Area Gatherings – Even if you think you’re away from everything, you might just be in the right place to take in some cool gatherings you won’t find anywhere else. Heck, you might be an enthusiast of some kind & find a festival that celebrates that one thing.

A mountain retreat is a great way to get …

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When most people start an online business, they know that they want to make money online. However, most people don’t take the time to figure out what their goal really is. Are you hoping to make enough money to quit a regular job, or just have enough extra money to pay a few bills and take an extra vacation now and then? Determining what you really want out of your online business is the first step in finding out what it takes to be a successful online business owner.

Making money online is not easy

With the large number of online businesses popping up each day, many people have taken that attitude that making money online is easy and doesn’t take a lot of work. The truth is that the majority of online businesses fail primarily because of this attitude. Running an online business is a great way to make money, but just like any other business, it requires that you think and act like a business owner. This means that you must wake up each day with specific plans in mind for your business. It also means working smarter, not harder.

But it can get easy if you break some things down

Decide how much money you would like to make each day. Then, figure out what your website needs to do to generate that much money. For example, if you want to make $100 per day, and you sell $10 items, you need to make ten sales each day. Then, take it a step further- what do you need to do to get ten sales? Do you need to get ten visitors to your site? One hundred? The answer will depend on your site, your product, and what you need to do to make sales. Once you understand what it takes to make money, you have the beginnings of a marketing strategy.

Now that you have a plan to make the money you want to earn, start thinking about how you will bring visitors to your site to make purchases:

• Should you work on SEO strategies to ensure your page shows up at the top of web page rankings?
• Do you need to create fresh content that will bring in new visitors and keep your old visitors coming back for more?
• Have you used enough advertising strategies to drive highly targeted visitors to your site?

There are many great resources available that can teach you how to bring in the hits you need. Remember that part of being a successful business owner is understanding your industry and doing the research it takes to make sure you are at the top of your game.

Once you have a goal and a strategy in place, it is time to start measuring your progress. Are you earning the money that you need to meet your goals? If not, reassess what you are doing and try some new strategies. Remember that your business must keep evolving if you are hoping to remain …

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Many people are considering and planning Belize vacations in order to escape winters cold bite. Belize is a beautiful tropical paradise on the coast of the Caribbean Sea. Several archipelagos lie just off shore providing a unique island and marine environment. Belize is the only English speaking country in Central and South America so you do not have to spend time learning Spanish to get around. You will find yourself relaxing in an old British colonial and Western Caribbean environment that really feels comfortable.

Belize vacations are reliably cheap when compared to other winter snowbird destinations. However the best prices and time to visit is in the late spring and early summer months prior to the heavy rain season. The current exchange rate for us dollars to Belizean dollars is about 1 USD to 2 BZD. In comparison to the US and Canada the cost of living is really quite reasonable making it not only a place to vacation but also a great place to live or retire.

Many Americans, Canadians and Europeans have chosen to retire and or take up residency in Belize due to its low cost of living, great environment and lifestyle. New retirement communities are being built each year to accommodate the new members of Belize society. The growth of all inclusive resorts also continues to grow as more and more people are choosing Belize vacations each year. Getting to Belize is very easy and it only takes a reliably short flight from Miami to visit Belize.

When planning Belize vacations you should consider a visit to Ambergris Caye or Caye Caulker. These barrier islands are ideal getaway locations. It is an easy flight to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye with its unique marine island environment similar to what the Florida Keys were like 30 years ago. Its unhurried vacation lifestyle will allow anyone to relax and enjoy themselves.

Belize vacations provide the visitor with a great tropical experience in a friendly English speaking country. You will find that the cost of your vacation will be much less than you would have thought. Take the time to check out Belize when planning your next vacation. …

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