'Bon Natali Everyone'
That mean's Happy Christmas in Sicilian. Wow, Christmas is once again right around the corner. We believe in bright blinking lights, Christmas trees and stockings hung by the chimney with care. We believe 
giving is great, but that sharing is better. We also believe in Santa Claus, too. Yea, that's right, we're big kids. How about you? Are you a "BIG" Rx Muscle kid? Are you ready to have a merry and bright delightful season? We are! The holiday season is exciting times so don't let the excessive amount of activities affect your waistline and all that hard work you've done over the past year! It's hard not too because during this time of year most of us are consumed with busy schedules, up-coming vacations, family gatherings, shopping, and of course all those holiday parties.
Ok then, have you sent in your wish list to the man from the North Pole? You haven't yet? Well, not to worry there are tons of gifts right here at Rx Muscle and from our other online friends! The holidays are about having FUN and giving. So, let's have some fun and give this season, instead of being rude and nasty especially on those forums some of you should get lumps of coal for all your bad deeds. You all have 2011 to be rude and nasty to each other.
This season you and everyone you know will be hitting as many Christmas parties as possible. We will be. You'll be drinking gallons of eggnog and, of course, feasting on all sorts of good treats. And you should get as much in as possible before you start the old contest diet again. Hey, you may never even get a change to chow down if your contest is coming up in January or February! OK, now lets talk presents? Be realistic now. What do you get someone who goes to the gym everyday, lifts iron plates, and eats chicken and tuna? My husband and I are always getting each other gifts that have something to do with working out. And for those of you out there who have no idea what to get, Rx Muscle and I will help you with some great holiday gift ideas that are available to you. Check out all the different T-shirts, DVD, home gym equipment, and even goodies like Protein Candy Bars. There is also a huge assortment of many fun things for stocking stuffers too!
Let's get shopping. How about these items for some stocking stuffer and ideas for gifts under the tree:
Training & Nutrition Books right here at emusclemag.com. Give a book of knowledge for a great gift. And, of course, how about a magazine subscription to one of your favorite muscle publications like: MuscleMag, Oxygen, American Health and Fitness, or American CURVES.
Subscription: https://ssl.drgnetwork.com/ecom/rkp/cgi/subscribe/order?org=RKP&publ=MM
And for all those great books: Shop Musclemag (books/magazines):
http://www.shopmusclemag.com/category.asp?catcode=131
Ok, how about a new gym bag? Go to http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/acc.htm
The Bodybuilding.com Gym Bags are nice! A sturdy shape and versatile size makes this gym bag perfect for holding all your gloves, clothes, and more! All of the later you can also find in the Bodybuilding.com store.
How about a DVD from your favorite or your partners' favorite Bodybuilder http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/dvd/dvd.htm
We all could use a new lifting belt? You know you hate that old stinky piece of leather your friend keep tucked away in their gym bag. Replace that old belt with a new one. Lifting belts are always a great gift. One new belt a year is a nice way of staying fresh in the gym. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/belts.html
Get a "Personalized" belt from Cardillo...You can get a 4" or 6" Leather or sued Belt or how about a 
long-lasting tuff belt? These are designed for heavy lifting. They are made of suede or leather and have a double or single pronged buckle. If your loved one or friend is doing heavy deadlifts, squats etc., a good strong weight lifting belt is essential for reducing injury. You're your bodybuilder or muscle head have a nickname? Add it to the back of the belt. These belts are built durable I've had both mine for over 5 years. Wow! Where do you get these belts, the best http://www.cardillousa.com/ If customers mention RXMuscle when they place an order we will send a free pair of boots. We have sizes 7 through 12. Thanks. Steve Cardillo...
Everyone can use a new set of weight lifting wrist straps or wraps. Straps are important tools for any lifter. They're important, especially if you're a Bodybuilder, Powerlifter or Strongman. Visit my friend Alan at APT'S ONLINE STORE for cotton and Poly/Nylon lifting straps. The selections he has are Wow! http://www.prowriststraps.com/store
We're always in need of more clothes for working out and those photo shoots and we go trough T-shirts left and right. Since most of us love MMA and UFC fight nights here is a list of my favorite places were I've already picked out my holidays gift ideas for my hubby and a wish lest for myself. Don't scowl these are my favorite places and favorite MMA/UFC fighters.
http://www.icemanmma.com/shop.php
http://punishmentathletics.com/
Then there's our friends at House of Pain offers the following items for sale in their ONLINE 
CATALOG. Clothing Items includes headgear, and many GREAT T-shirts. Many sizes are in stock for immediate delivery! We both wear HOP Gear all the time in the gym. It shows the attitude one should have when pumping clod steel. Here are (3) current HOP offers:
A) S&H is only $1 in USA for the month of November!
B) Get either of 2 brand new HOP items for only $4 with any $75 HOP order.
C) Get both the Dark Cross T & the Dark Silver Beanie for only $4/total with any $100 HOP order! http://www.houseofpainironwear.com/
Are you a Hot Bod? Well how about a HotBodz? I love what they have to say about themselves..."From scandalous shirts to iconic workout wear it has always been about being on the cutting edge. The fashion ![Hot-Bodz_Banner-11-18-10[1]](http://www.rxmuscle.com/images/stories/articles/News/Xmas2010/Hot-Bodz_Banner-11-18-10[1].jpg)
world revolves around change... The past fuels the future. Work mixes with play. Elegance gets an edge. Rugged meets refined. And it all comes together right here..." wow. And it's true they have some very stylish clothing for a muscle head and they've been around for a while not like other muscle clothing companies that are here one year and gone the next. HotBodz special promotion that entitles all RX Muscle Fans to 15% OFF their orders through December 22, 2010, and you must enter the Coupon Code: RX15. Please visit www.hotbodz.com or call 800-554-8677 to place your order.
Also, go to http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/clothing.htm for more clothing ideas to place under the tree or in the stockings hung by the chimmney with care!
These are some gift ideas that well you can't put under the tree or in the stockings hung by the chimney: How about a Web Site or design a new look to their old web site! Is your muscle head a personal trainer? Do they promote companies or model? Are they a competitive bodybuilder? Are they a figure or bikini competitor? Do they do strength contests or powerlifitng? Then how about surprising them with there own Web Site? So it will be ready for you by Christmas. My friend and web master Simon has been designing and redesigning my web site for over 5 years now, and I have no complaints what's so ever. He's great. Very professional and seriously down to earth; he'll work with you on your ideas and design. And his designs and costs are well let's just say not and arm and a leg like most others - very reasonable. Athletes, gyms, fitness studios, clubs and anyone involved in the fitness industry should check with Simon http://www.simonlacouline.com/services.html
How about doing something special for your muscle head this holiday and help poromote them by getting them some publicity. If any of you would like to receive a free Rx MusclePlace profile, fill out the free request form on the website. This is a great place to meet like-minded people who love to bang the iron, eat healthy, and live the bodybuilding lifestyle.
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What about buying a new set of business cards? If you or the hard-body your looking for doesn't have business cards then how about creating some photo business cards? Or the many business cards especially for all of us who work out and do personal training, own a gym or fitness studio. When you put your photo on your card, it's like having a small billboard of yourself. These are a great stocking stuffer idea. http://www.personaltrainerbusinesscard.com/personaltrainerbusinesscards.html
How about personalized Flyers or better yet, your own Stationary? We always need something better than the next bodybuilder, better calves bigger biceps everything is about image right? Well is our business and how we conduct ourselves. Get your big person or maybe even for yourself (gift wrap it and place it under the tree to yourself) a box of personalized stationary, notepads or even some door hangers. Here is what my husband did for me; which is a first class stationary idea. Take a photo, maybe the same photo you placed on your business card, and have it blurred in the background of the paper. Now that's classy. 
http://www.personaltrainerbusinesscard.com/personaltrainerprint.html
We're always looking for the next best piece to add to our training that can help us got to the next level how about adding the "isolator" to your presents under the tree? The "Isolator" http://www.isolatorfitness.com is a new product for cable use for chest, shoulders and back without using your arms. Get one and isolate the whole upper body!
Now here are some ideas for BIG gifts? Instead of a treadmill get your favorite muscle-head a whole gym...Complete Garage Gym. Tired of the crap you put up with at your gym with individuals who don't get it and are scared of your muscles and all the weight you lift? Do your own "garage gym" Go to Yukon-Fitness; their equipment is great and they have a wide range of products to help build massive or tight bodies. The Yukon bench Press can hold up to lots of beating we used ours in a bench press contest, standard flat benches and some specialty benches that will help you target certain areas! Go to http://www.yukon-fitness.com/
OK, have we given you some ideas maybe you never would have thought of? These are great gift ideas and if you order now, they'll arrive at your home way before the holidays so that you're not rushing to get them rapped up and put under the tree. Holidays are usually the time to kick back and reflect on last season's competitions. And one last thing, if you want to wrap up some supplements under the tree for them (don't laugh we all need our supplements) visit www.speciesnutrition.com and www.needtobuildmuscle.net and order anything in their vast array of supplements. From vitamins and minerals, protein shakes, and complete diet/supplementation regimen packages and other products as well.
Have a safe and fun holiday season people.
During the busy holiday season workouts can keep you energized and help eliminate all that stress as well as keep you aware of your eating habits throughout all those holiday parties. Follow these easy strategies and avoid holiday weight gain.
Keep your workouts short but daily.
Nothing beats daily fat burning especially when you do it first thing in the morning. Focusing on 20-30 minutes of daily activity boosts your metabolism, promotes better eating habits, and reduces stress; which in turn reduces fat storage.
Supplement your workouts with vitamins, immune system support and protein.
All that decorating, cooking, shopping, work, and travel is stressful and lowers your immune system. A lower immune system means your body burns less fat. Taking a multi-vitamin, and extra protein throughout the day will help increase you immune support.
DRINK Your WATER PEOPLE! Stay properly hydrated.
It's important to stay hydrated. If you aren't feeling 100% and you're not exactly sick you might have a hydration problem. Drink your water and this helps your body burn fat.
Make a list
Not a list to Santa but a list of all the positive benefits exercising has on your life. From giving you more energy; to reducing your health ailments and beyond. Post it somewhere that you will see it regularly and it can serve as a reminder to you as to why you need to workout.
Don't over schedule yourself.
This will lead to stress, which can lead to your body storing calories and also to overeating.
Shop online.
What's shopping online have to do with fitness? This will enable you to save time that you can instead use the hours you would spend driving for a quick workout.
Don't go crazy!
Don't give yourself permission to go crazy every day during the holiday season.
Share your holiday health and fitness goals with your friends and family. If they understand your desire to maintain healthy eating habits during the festive season, hopefully feelings won't be hurt when you pass on one of their high-calorie holiday treats.
Anita Ramsey-Schultz
WWW.ANITARAMSEY.COM
