The Holidays are marked by family gatherings, gifts, kitchen aromas, and – unfortunately for most – overeating.

A typical holiday meal can add up to 3,000 calories or more. That’s one-and-a-half times the average adult’s entire daily allowance! And that’s not counting generous portions, second helpings, etc.

But packing on the pounds doesn’t necessarily have to be a holiday tradition. In fact, many traditional foods are actually very nutritious, that is, before we pile on tons of fat and sugar. For example, turkey is an excellent source of lean protein, folic acid, and vitamins B, B1, B6; and the minerals zinc and potassium. Pumpkins are rich sources of dietary fiber, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins A, C, and E. And the rich red color of cranberries indicates they are high in anthocyanins, a powerful type of antioxidant.

This Holiday Season, be good to yourself and to your body by making healthier choices. Here are a few suggestions:

*Source: www.caloriecount.about.com. Accessed 12/19/11.

Afterwards – and weather permitting – why not invite friends and family members for a light walk? It’s an activity that nearly everyone can do, and it can be a great way to burn off some of those excess calories. (Just remember not to walk immediately after eating.)

If You Need Extra Support

If the food was so good you couldn’t resist a second or third helping, our Slender FX™ Weight Management System can help you get back on track. Formulated for healthy weight loss, this science-based system contains:

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Until next week,

Best Wishes for Ultimate Health and Majestic Dreams!

Steve Wallach
CEO
AL International
Helping YOU Live Younger, Longer!

“Resolve Today to Make the Best Use of Tomorrow"

The Five P’s to Success

Here is a simple formula to put the odds for success on your side. Let’s just call it the “Five P’s to Success," with four obvious steps. The fifth and final part, being successful, carries its own set of challenges.

Plan

This is a detailed, logical, flexible, and workable description of the end priority or goal. After you read your completed plan, there should be no doubt about what you intend to accomplish. Your plan includes all the parts and pieces – everything you will want to do to succeed at your endeavor.

Process
This is the systematic and measurable description of how you will execute your plan. These are the steps you must take to actually enact the plan. Remember to work to keep the process simple and practical. Make sure that the steps and your process are logical and build on each other – the completion of one part of the process leads directly into the next step. Also, make sure to have a specific way to measure both your progress and your final result.

Perform
This is where intention meets reality. How valuable is a good plan and process if you do not act on them? Performance means to get started. It means to continue when faced with obstacles. It means to try to do all you can to ensure your success. Performance is the daily doing of what must be done. Others can help you and encourage you. However, YOU must put in the time, energy, effort, and resources for your own success.

Persist
This is often the most difficult part. Persistence continues when your body and mind want to quit. Persistence is when, in the face of adversity, we refine our plan, adjust our process, and try again. Persistence is also continuing to work or serve when we begin to realize the success we want. We persist and make money instead of making a living. We build our empire, create our dream, and share our wealth.

Prosper
I have received quizzical looks when I say that prosperity, or success, can be a challenge to watch out for. I have seen too many people get to the edge of success and pull back. Or, once successful, they begin to neglect the plan, process, performance, and persistence that got them there in the first place. Pulling back from success often has its roots in fear or a sense of being unworthy. If you experience hesitation at the door, examine it closely. Don’t ever hesitate to ask for help, if it lingers.

People who gain money, fame, or time from prosperity sometimes sabotage themselves. Instead of nurturing their success, they want to slow down and enjoy themselves. They begin to take more days off. They work shorter days. They spend money on unnecessary items. They have more interest in having others notice how successful they are than they have in building on that success. Watch for any signs of this in yourself. You’ve worked hard to be successful. Protect it, nurture it, and allow it to grow.

We can follow this 5-Ps approach in any part of our lives. Plan in detail, enact your plan with a systematic process, perform at a high level, and persist until and after you achieve your goals.

Vanessa Hunter
Vice President of Marketing
AL International