Time for all of the Fat Loss Project folks to do their check-ins for the fourth week.  Post the links to your complete blogs below in the comments.

Coach Rylan

At the request of one of my Fat Loss Project clients, Carla, I wanted to share a couple pictures of our Christmas tree expedition that we took yesterday.

I’ll admit, most Christmas trees off of a sales lot or Christmas tree farm are going to be far more aesthetically pleasing than one you’ll find on your own out in the bush. 

However, there’s just something to be said for getting out into the woods and into the fresh air and finding your very own tree.  My wife and I took a drive up some forest service roads after a fresh snow fall of a few inches, and it was a perfect winter wonderland.  Making our own fresh tracks in the snow, we found a little trail leading up to an old logging cut-block, and after a short search, found this little guy pictured above.

It was a comfortable -10 degrees Celsius, and my saw was sharp, so it didn’t take long to bring it down and drag it to my trailer.  I forgot how the smell of a real Christmas tree can invoke so many instant memories of holidays past.

For the past few years we’ve had to resort to using a fake tree (which I’ve never been proud of) because I didn’t have a way to bring a real one home.  But since I sold my car last year and bought a new Jeep (I’ve always been a huge Jeep fan) and more recently added the little utility trailer you see behind it – we finally were able to get a real tree – and I am so glad we did!

For a Canadian boy, it’s just not Christmas without fresh snow and a Christmas tree.

Coach Rylan

Time for all of the Fat Loss Project folks to do their check-ins for the third week.  Post the links to your complete blogs below in the comments.

Coach Rylan

Time for all of the Fat Loss Project folks to do their check-ins for the second week.  Post the links to your complete blogs below in the comments.

Coach Rylan

Getting a great workout in can be a huge challenge if you are on the road and don’t have access to your usual gear, or a decent gym.  When I was a student, this was a major problem too.  There isn’t any time to scoot out for a quick workout when you’re cramming for your next exam – especially when just traveling to a gym will end up taking you upwards of an hour or more.  And gym passes get pricey!  Especially when you’re a starving student.

My brother is now facing a similar crisis with his recent move to the big city, so I put together a special no-equipment, no-space, hotel or apartment room workout that can be done in under 12 minutes, but will be as effective as a gym workout.

You can get it for free at www.evanduggan.com

Coach Rylan