Recently, I was fortunate enough to be accepted into a new fitness community called
I'm Fit Possible. What I loved (and now love) about this group when looking into applying is that they are very real people. They are women (and at least 1 guy!) who are on their own unique fitness journeys, but go about these journeys with realistic expectations. They don't beat themselves up for some ice cream, or a missed trip to the gym. They understand that life is so much more than muscles and salads (not that there's anything wrong with either of those!). So I was very excited when we were told that December is going to be all about their 'Tis the Season campaign - centered on accepting the goodies that come with the holidays and enjoying these things rather than stressing about them. I'll let them tell you more:
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‘Tis the season to relax, indulge, enjoy and breathe. There. We said it.
Some might think it’s crazy for a fitness and wellness oriented
community to support and encourage an hour of sleeping in, a little whipped
cream on lattes and an evening with friends instead of an evening with free
weights. Or maybe you think it’s brave, balanced and real. We hope it’s the
latter. It happens anyway, so let’s embrace it. We encourage you to approach
the holiday season a little differently this year. Let's focus on what we
actually need this holiday season. What do we mean by that?
Introducing our ‘tis the season social campaign!
This isn’t a free pass to skip the gym or to morph into a holiday couch
tater. Nor is it a cookie eating contest. That’s not what we are
saying. In fact, this isn’t a holiday “challenge” at all. At I’m Fit
Possible, we are all about personal fitness around the holiday season and 365
glorious days of the year. Here is the “but”. But, if you are going to skip the
gym or make a deliciously sinful nutritional choice around the holidays, make
it worth your while. Ditch the rules and restrictions you place on yourself and
savor every last morsel, take the time to catch up with an old friend (in
person or over the phone), curl up by the fire with a peppermint tea, treat
yourself to a trashy, gossipy magazine and glass of wine, cuddle up with Fido,
go the theatre and support local talent, clean out your closet and donate the
items and enjoy every beautiful, relaxing minute. Most importantly, let go of
the guilt and regret that swirls once you ditch the gym or make that poor
nutritional choice. It’s done. You've made the choice. Now make the most
of it. Celebrate relaxing, indulging, enjoying and breathing this holiday
season. You work hard and life is about balance. The holiday season is already
way too busy and stressful for most of us without the added stress of our
fitness goals as well. Care for yourself instead of wrestling your goals this
holiday season.
No challenges. Just you. Enjoying life.
The way it works is simple. There isn’t a contest to enter
or any hoops you have to jump through. You do not need to sign up, register or
even participate every day. We have 10 lovely sponsors for our ‘tis the season
campaign. Starting December 1st through December 31st, we
will feature a new product and company every 3 or 4 days. You simply share how
you are relaxing, enjoying, indulging and breathing this holiday season on
Twitter, Facebook or Instagram. Be sure
and use the #imfitpossible hashtag and mention I’m Fit Possible so we see how
you are living it up this holiday season. Be sure to follow I’m Fit Possible on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as our winners will be announced every few days
via social media.
From December 1st to 4th each Facebook
post, Tweet and Instagram pic will earn you one chance to win an amazing prize
pack from Somersault Snack Co. The more you share the more chances you have to
win. That’s it. We told you it was simple! Remember to mention I’m Fit Possible
in each and every tweet or post, so we don’t miss it. We will randomly choose
and then announce the winner at the end of the day on December 4th
and then feature a new product, with a new chance to win starting December 5th.
So, just be sure to share how you're enjoying and indulging in the holidays via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, and use the hashtag #ImFitPossible and mention I'm Fit Possible!
Check out our wonderful and generous sponsors:
But wait! There is more. Throughout the month of December we will be sharing how our I’m Fit Possible Community
members will be relaxing, indulging, enjoying and breathing this holiday
season. Additionally we will be sharing tips from Gillian (http://gillianboult.blogspot.ca/), our
community yoga gangster. She will be focussing on how to use yoga to energize,
breathe and stay true to you this holiday season.
This starts now. Like right now. What do you need this
holiday season to feel full? We don’t mean full of stuffing or pumpkin pie. We
mean full of love, happiness and contentment. Let’s honor ourselves, enjoy
every moment, leave regret and stress behind, ditch the rules and restrictions
and focus on what we really need this holiday season. ‘tis the season!
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So, you heard it! Let's enjoy the holidays! I know I'm excited!
