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New Year’s Resolution? Not Quite
Dec 14th
I was sitting at the auto mechanic last week and I had the chance to watch “Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader?” One of the questions was “what is the most popular New Year’s Resolution?” The answer, of course, is “losing weight.”
I had great weight loss success a few years ago, and I’ve been good about keeping off most of the 40 pounds I lost. This year, my wife, Dr. Stacia Kelly and I are going to host a team to engage in weight loss together. There are a few reasons for this.
First, team accountability cannot be overstated. Quitting of failing to come through when you’re the only critic is one thing. Quitting on others is a different story.
Second, most people who try a new diet, exercise program, etc., on New Year’s Day fail. Medical research shows that many people put the weight they lose back on…and more. Diets are not a short-term thing. When you watch National Geographic, they’ll show you the diet of a lion is gazelle. A diet is what you eat, so changing your diet can’t be a three-week thing.
Third, fad diets are not only unproductive, they’re dangerous. Shocking your body can cause long term issues with your liver, kidneys and pancreas.
We’re kicking off a 12-week program on January 2nd. You don’t have to be local to participate, if you can remain focused and accountable from your own home. Interested? Have questions? Email me at nickatcatklawdotcom, or hit me up on Facebook or Twitter.
For those I don’t chat with before then…Happy Holidays!
All the best,
nK
Complete
Dec 1st
November 2009 has reached its end, and I will look back on this month with a serious feeling of accomplishment. One week ago, I completed my courses and earned my B.S. in Criminal Justice Administration. I was taking courses while holding down a day job, playing in two bands, contributing to a movie review site, running a community outreach program, and still providing time and love to my family.
Well, at least one thing is off of the plate!
Speaking of plates, we had 14 people over for Thanksgiving and it was fun, fun fun! I was thankful that my parents could join my in-law side of the family this year and we could all be together.
Now that my school work is complete, I switch direction (but not gears) and rush headlong into release and promotion of the fourth Division CD, Control Issues! Division will be performing Friday, December 11th, at Jaxx Nightclub with ZO2. It’ll be our last show of 2009, and we’d love to spend it with you, our friends and fans.
JWP plays its last show of 2009 a week later, and it may be our first with honest-to-goodness Christmas music. You’ll want to come dashing through the snow to see us at the M&S Grill in Reston, VA on December 18th.
There’s plenty more to be thankful for, and I feel that every day. The holidays are upon us, and New Year’s Resolutions are right around the corner. If yours is weight loss, call or email me. I’ve had my weight loss success already, and I’d love to help you reach your goals, too. Heaven knows my back appreciates it!
Ok, that was officially an all-over-the-road post if ever I’ve posted one. It’s been too long since I posted and I wanted to give everyone an update to the reasons why. With that, it’s off to promote on Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, Digg, Delicious, etc., etc., etc.
One love,
nK
