Tips for staying SLIM during the holidays

Hey guys,
I have put together some tips and ideas to keep your body looking it's best during the holiday season. Of course we all want to east excessively and be couch potatoes, but come January, you will be sorry if you chose that route. Check out my easy tips you can practice every day in your own home!

1. Don't overeat. It's expected to eat a lot of the holidays, but never over-indulge. Have goals. "I will allow myself a little piece of chocolate every couple days." or "I will allow myself to eat carbs, but I will skip dessert." Goals go a long way and help keep you balanced. Eating whatever you want for 2 months and saying you will deal with it later could be a disaster.

2. Try to exercise daily. When I say exercise, it could be as little as taking a walk, or
doing 20 sit-ups in your house. Many of us skip the long workout sessions or gym runs during the holidays. That's ok! But don't completely forget about getting some exercise. Not only will you keep those couple pounds off, but you will also save yourself the headache when it's time to start working out regularly again.

3. Drink water. In the summertime, we drink plenty of water because we are hot and
sweating and our bodies are calling for more hydration. In the winter, we often forget to drink water. However, during the colder months, skin becomes very dry and flaky and actually needs more hydration. Drinking water can cure some of the uncomfortable lip chapping and dry skin. Water also always helps to flush out toxins and waste and keep you slim and trim. Drinking water is always a good idea!

4. Keep future goals in mind. The holiday season doesn't mean forget about everything else in the future and become a couch potato that easts anything, anytime, anywhere! Think of events to come. Do you want to look good for that wedding in February? What about graduation in June? Bikini season in May? These events will be here before you know it. Try to remain focused on your goals of looking and feeling your best at all times. As far as you know, sometime may even pop up around the holiday time that calls for you to look fabulous!

New Magazine Cover

I was just back home in St. Maarten shooting for a magazine, and I managed to pick up some copies of my new magazine cover that just came out. It is called Pure Lifestyle - the July/Aug 2009 issue. Check it out in the picture below. I will post some pages from the inside in the next blog!

Fox News

I was recently on Fox News modeling and talking about the latest swimwear trends. Check out these pics!

www.FoxNews.com

I have a popular article on FoxNews.com about me and my take on this summer's trendiest swimsuits. Check out the article:
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,525544,00.html
I will always be appearing on Fox News this Wednesday June 17th at 1 PM modeling the season's hottest suits. This segment will be an hour long, also featuring Joanna Krupa. Stay tuned to your TV, or watch it on Youtube on my channel: http://www.youtube.com/nicolamartv


Cheers!

New Sites

As some of you know, I have been working on my first novel. It's coming along great, and I hope to get it published sometime next year. I have created a link on my website for all of you to get updates on its progress. Check out the new website here: www.nicolamarbooks.com. You can always access it through my regular website: www.nicolamar.com.
Another thing I have been working on is creating some food products. I'm not sure when these will be released yet, but you can also check out www.nicolamarfood.com if you are interested. Eventually there will be an order form where you can purchase some of the foods I have been creating. Stay tuned and let me know what you think!

XO

New Column on Top Website

I have a new column on www.bestswimwear.com where I share some traveling tips. If you live in NYC and don't want to go far from home, check out some of my advice. Find out some great restaurants and beaches in the Hamptons.

Access Hollywood Segment

Check out my Access Hollywood segment with Bar Refaeli.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST6-N1aazfI

New stuff going on...

Wow, I haven't updated my blog in 6 months! I feel bad, time goes by so quickly...
I have been really busy with work lately. A couple months ago, I went back home to St. Maarten to do a big shoot. I can't post the pictures yet, but they should be published soon. Can't wait to share them.
I'm so happy it is starting to get warmer in NYC. This was my first winter in NY and it was freezing! I'm used to the warm weather. I definitely miss living in St. Maarten, even though I go back a lot. Basically, after all this cold weather, I'm ready for another vacation!! I think in my next blog, I'm going to post some pictures from my trip to Cabo over the new year. It was sooo much fun. Stay tuned..