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How do you break the yearly cycle of yo-yo dieting? How do you make it so that on Dec. 31st 2016 you're still on track with your new year's resolution from Jan. 1 2016? In this week's edition of Wellness Wednesday we talk about how to successfully stick to your New Year's Resolution. Here are the keys to success:

1. Come up with a series of small wins over time that you know you can achieve to build up a long-term habit.
2. Realize that real change doesn't come in a short period of time. Give yourself 2-3 months to really establish a habit.
3. Find someone who can hold you accountable to your own goals whether it's a friend, family member, or coach.
4. The same person who's holding you accountable also needs to be a source or support and encouragement. They can't just be a drill sergeant who yells at you and berates you when you don't stick to the plan.

Do you have a health, fitness, or weight loss goal you're looking to accomplish in the new year? Check out our 90-day nutrition challenge here, which incorporates all the tips above to help you succeed at achieving your goal. http://crossfitsouthbend.com/2016-whole90-gym-nutrition-challenge/

In this month's edition of Amy's Treat Corner Amy whips up some delicious Christmas truffles that you can easily make and bring with you to Christmas gatherings. These truffles require no cooking and take less than 30mins to make. We've included the recipes below. Short on time? Watch the 90-second preview video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8xjbkGsijg Walnut Honey Fig Truffles: - 20 Figs Approximately - 1/2 C Walnuts chopped - 3 Tbsp Cocoa - 1 Tbsp Honey - 1 cap full Vanilla Extract Put all ingredients in blender and mix tell mixture comes together in ball form. Makes approx. 12-15 - roll in crushed walnuts if desired. Pecan Coffee Date Truffles: -  20 Pitted Dates Approximately - 1/2 C Pecans chopped - 1/2 C Strong coffee or Espresso (soak dates in for 10mins to 1 day ahead) - 3 Tbsp Cocoa - 1 Tsp Cinnamon Put all ingredients in blender and mix tell mixture comes together in ball form. Makes approx. 12-15 - roll in cocoa powder and top with chocolate covered espresso beans. Almond Coconut Date Truffles: - 25 Pitted Dates Approximately - 1/2 C Almonds slivered - 1/2 Unsweetened Coconut - 1 pinch Sea Salt - 1 cap full Almond Extract Put all ingredients in blender and mix tell mixture comes together in ball form. Makes approx. 15 - roll in finely shredded coconut if desired.

Are weight loss and health the same thing?-CFSB Wellness Wednesday The number #1 health and fitness goal most people have, especially around this time of year, is weight loss. But what if instead of focusing on weight loss as the primary goal we focused on health first? In this week's video we explain why focusing on health first leads to so many more long-term sustainable results than focusing on weight loss as the primary goal. Short on time? Check out the 90 second preview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU36502El00  

In this week's Wellness Wednesday video we give you all the details for the 2016 CFSB Whole90 Nutrition challenge. How will the Whole90 help you achieve your goals in 2016? -It wil help you lose weight without calorie counting, carb counting, or point counting -It will help you focus on health first, which leads to long-term sustainable weight loss -It will teach you how to have a healthy relationship with food for the rest of your life Click the link below to reserve your spot for the 2016 Whole90: https://crossfit-south-bend.myshopify.com/collections/nutrition-coaching/products/2016-whole90-reserve-my-spot-deposit Enter discount code "earlybird" at checkout until 12/15/16 to get $10 off for each month of the Whole90.