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What is the Great Holiday Holdover? It's how we're going to stay fit over the holidays, that's what! Who needs this? Well, answer a few simple questions.

First, was your last Halloween costume more TRICK than TREAT?

Do you find yourself snacking more than usual?

Are most of your thoughts centered around eating?

Is this YOU when the turkey comes out of the oven?

Do visions of sugar plums, pie, drumsticks, beer and wine dance in your head?

Was Sir Mix-a-Lot talking about YOU in the song "Baby Got Back"?

Would you rather be this?

Or THIS?

If you answered "Yes" to one or more of these questions, then the Great Holiday Holdover is for you!

So, how do I stay a “lean, mean, swimming machine” during the holidays? Easy! Here’s how it works:

1. Weigh in with Amy (of course, disclosure of your actual weight is covered under trainer/client privilege). Or, if you prefer, she will measure your body fat composition. The calipers are a humbling experience, but a very effective measurement tool. You should do this by the second week of November to set a base line.

2. The goal is to maintain your current weight until January 6^th, at which time we will weigh in again. Again, trainer/client privilege will apply; however, those of you who accomplished the HOLDOVER will be recognized for your achievement—actual numbers will remain confidential!

3. To help you along the way, we will have three different aerobic “fat buster” swims. Lanes will be assigned according to pace. You will swim either 2,500 or 5,000 yards, by 100s, depending on your lane’s pace. There will be no early starts and no overlaps (NO exceptions!!!)—just swimming.

4. The dates for the swims are as follows:

	Saturday, November 24^th (two days after Thanksgiving)—the Turkey Burner. Swim off that Thanksgiving excess.
	Saturday, December 15^th (also the date of Coach Ron’s Christmas Party—more on that later). This is the Party Primer—burn the calories in the a.m. upon which you plan to indulge in the p.m.
	Saturday, January 5^th—the Auld Lang Syne to Lard; your last chance to burn a few before the weigh-in next week. Happy New Year?

Do it for yourself...there aren't any prizes other than the big "thumbs up" from your teammates for a job well done!

So, if Holiday food and fun confuse your brain...

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Grab a buddy and join us for the Great Holiday Holdover...only at MTSC Masters!