Here’s some good advice from Marilu to help you get through the holidays looking and feeling wonderful.  Take her advice and you won’t just “get through”, you’ll devour the days with energy and gusto.  Enjoy the season!!

http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/splash/16635482-418/marilu-henner-hopes-to-avoid-holiday-stuffing.html?fb_action_ids=3880710851762&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_ref=s%3DshowShareBarUI%3Ap%3Dfacebook-like&fb_source=other_multiline&action_object_map=%7B%223880710851762%22%3A483999984956800%7D&action_type_map=%7B%223880710851762%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%7B%223880710851762%22%3A%22s%3DshowShareBarUI%3Ap%3Dfacebook-like%22%7D

For many of you a vegan lifestyle is about more than what’s on your plate.  We’d like to share this article from VegNews.  http://vegnews.com/web/uploads/asset/4642/file/VegNewsHolidayGiftGuide.2012.pdf

There are plenty of ideas for vegan gifts and treats.  Marilu is NOT a spokesperson for any of these products.  We can’t say that we officially endorse any of these as we can’t personally test each and every one.  But we endorse the idea of our members learning all they can, trying new things and letting us know about your experiences.  We think that you’ll find a lot of these items, cute, tasty and fun !!

Happy Shopping !!

In case you missed it there’s another chance to catch this fun holiday movie on The Hallmark Channel tonight !  (check local listings for time and channel)

HITCHED FOR THE HOLIDAYS 

“When commitment-phobe Rob Marino (Lawrence) breaks up with his girlfriend before Thanksgiving, he is criticized by his big Italian family about his inability to keep a relationship through the holidays. Wanting to prove them wrong and fulfill his dying grandmother’s (Paula Shaw, “Mr. Young”) wish to see him happy in love, Rob goes online and finds Julie (Hampshire), another single New Yorker who’s meddling Jewish mom (Marilu Henner), has driven her to seek a temporary boyfriend. Rob and Julie agree to pose as a couple through the holidays to get their families off their backs. But things get complicated when Rob’s Catholic clan and Julie’s Jewish family get involved. With Christmas coming and Hanukkah around the corner, they double their efforts to keep the charade going, only to discover their fake feelings may be a little too real.”

In our current class HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS, we discussed  every aspect of the holiday season, from keeping the weight off and the stress at bay, to managing your clutter, your shopping and your exercise routine.  (Thank you Marilu and Coach Jan)    This is more information than you’ll find in any magazine and not even the best, most informative book has the interactive features that you’ll find here.

It was  like having a personal assistant for the holidays.   We want to share some of that with you here on the home page.  Today let’s talk  about shopping made easy.  We believe that you should give gifts that keep on giving so we’re going to suggest that you think about health related gifts for the people you love.  Health clubs often offer specials, there are magazine subscriptions, cookbooks, cute work out clothes, yoga mats etc.  Gift certificates to the health food store, water bottles, food baskets.  There are DOZENS of thoughtful and creative ways to share.   An added bonus?  Most of these can be purchased from the seat you’re in, saving you the stress of traffic and the cost of gas.   And of course we recommend Marilu’s latest book; NY Times Bestselller ” Total Memory Makeover” which you can purchase right here or at either of these sites: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/total-memory-makeover-marilu-henner/1110789319   http://www.amazon.com/Total-Memory-Makeover-Uncover-Charge/dp/B007WZTXT0     For getting a jump on organizing your life in 2013:   http://www.amazon.com/Marilu-Henners-Memory-Makeover-Calendar/dp/1465003029   And for a full year of interactive coaching, advice and specialized classes and chats with Marilu: http://www.marilu.com/registration1.php   Isn’t there someone you love who deserves to live a little better in the New Year?  

It’s pretty easy to lose your momentum on a holiday weekend.  There’s an abundance of  food, your routine has changed and you might be spending time with people you haven’t seen in a while.  You’re not going to give that up to go the gym.

Here’s a reminder.  You CAN build in extra time for a workout, or build the workout into your visit.  Take a walk.  Park at the far end of the parking lot.  Get up a little early and do some stretching before you start your day.  It will set your whole day up for success !

WE WANT TO WISH A VERY HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL  OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS.  HEALTH,  HAPPINESS AND ABUNDANT BLESSINGS

We want to make sure we give you plenty of notice to set your DVR.  Marilu will be starring in a new Hallmark movie airing this Sunday night. (check local listings for time and channel)   Co-starring Joey Lawrence the movie is titled HITCHED FOR THE HOLIDAYS.

 After the past few weeks of storms and election coverage a Sunday night in front of the television with popcorn, (dairy free) hot chocolate and a cozy movie is just what the doctor ordered !

Write down everything that’s worth noting today:

Last minute items you need for your Thanksgiving meal

Gift bag for your hostess gift

Wine to bring to dinner

A reminder to check your serving pieces

Wardrobe check.  Do you need to polish shoes, purchase hose, pick something up from the cleaner?

It doesn’t matter if you’re doing this on an electronic device, a personal journal or the back of your electric bill.  Taking a minute to think things through and mentally rehearse can save last minute stress and make your holiday even more enjoyable !

It’s easy to let your healthy habits slip when the weather cools and the clothes get bulkier.  When you’re slipping on that cozy sweater keep this in mind…you’ve got to come out sometime.  There are parties to attend, little black dresses to slip into and the warm weather WILL come back around.

HOT FOR THE HOLIDAYS is here to help!  You can get through the holiday season without the typical seven pound weight gain.  Don’t miss out on the delicious recipes, shopping tips, organizational tips, decorating, entertaining and exercising…it’s all here !!

If you’re not already a part of this class sign up now !

http://www.marilu.com/registration1.php

Do you know that most people are more likely to follow through with their intentions if they write them down and/or say them out loud?  If you’ve decided to get healthy, and stay healthy, right through the holiday season then stack the deck in your favor.

Get people on your team.  Tell a friend who has your best interests at heart; someone who will encourage you and hold your feet to the fire.  Maybe they’ll even come along for the ride.  Bring them home to meet the family here at Marilu.com !!