People say there is no guarantee. That is not entirely true. When you change your thinking, everything else changes, including the way you look and feel. And that is something you do have control over.
Yet more people will invest more energy on a horse race or the stock market. I am not saying don't take chances. I understand that the end results could be substantial returns. However, with weight-loss and fitness you are investing in yourself. And you can envision the end results.
While you may not be quite sure how the stock market will behave or if the horse will make it, you know that when begin investing in your health and fitness,there is a guaranteed payoff. And it is tremendous.
It seems to make more sense to invest the most time and energy in the things you can control. And certainly if you don't believe in yourself---than who?
Monday, May 18, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
DO IT UNTIL
Changing your weight, your health and fitness is not a rush-rush thing. It’s not a race to see how fast you can get it done. Gradual, continual improvement is your goal. Remember it’s like chipping away at a stone. You keep chipping and chipping and chipping, and then one day it cracks. But it wasn’t from that one hit. It was all of the patient taps before when the builder/sculptor thinks nothing is happening.
I once debated with a colleague whether the most talented prospects in any field persevere to become successful in that field. Does the best musician ever get to play in front of an audience? Can we be sure that the best writer or doctor has been recognized and acknowledged? What if the best prospect lacked the means or tenacity to complete his/her studies? Think about the multitude of weight loss seminars that are given in any single month, the hundreds of gyms that are open for business through any given year. How many new diets, new pills, new “miracles” come out and promise the healthy body that you have wanted for so long. What about all the books that give step-by-step instructions on how to be a success in anything?
No one is harboring any deep secret. All these successful people have gladly volunteered their so-called “secret formulas.” If these secrets all worked, one would think we would have a world full of happy, healthy successful people. It is not enough to receive instructions and to get inspired. It requires the commitment to actually apply the mental exercises and doing the work. The one who is willing to keep going will always cross the finish line. When clients ask me how long will it take, I answer, “Until you get the results you want.”
I once debated with a colleague whether the most talented prospects in any field persevere to become successful in that field. Does the best musician ever get to play in front of an audience? Can we be sure that the best writer or doctor has been recognized and acknowledged? What if the best prospect lacked the means or tenacity to complete his/her studies? Think about the multitude of weight loss seminars that are given in any single month, the hundreds of gyms that are open for business through any given year. How many new diets, new pills, new “miracles” come out and promise the healthy body that you have wanted for so long. What about all the books that give step-by-step instructions on how to be a success in anything?
No one is harboring any deep secret. All these successful people have gladly volunteered their so-called “secret formulas.” If these secrets all worked, one would think we would have a world full of happy, healthy successful people. It is not enough to receive instructions and to get inspired. It requires the commitment to actually apply the mental exercises and doing the work. The one who is willing to keep going will always cross the finish line. When clients ask me how long will it take, I answer, “Until you get the results you want.”
Monday, May 4, 2009
TEN WAYS THINGS TO ADD MORE PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TO YOUR LIFE
Adding small activities level can assist in your health. By gradually adding more physical activity into your daily routine, you can work toward a goal of at least 30 minutes a day of physical activity.
1. Instead of sitting and talking, go for a walk with family and/or friends.
2. Walk around the soccer, baseball fields instead of sitting on the sidelines as your children practice.
3. Walk or bike to do errands.
4. Practice good posture when you're forced to wait in line. Stand firmly on both feet and try to raise the top of your head to touch an imaginary hand held a quarter-inch above you. Let your spine extend, stomach lift, shoulders relax and arms fall to your sides.
5. Carry your own groceries. And park in the farthest parking stall and walk.
6. Take the stairs.
7. Walk during your work breaks
8. Walk while you're talking on the phone.
9. Take your dog for a walk. If you don't have a dog, borrow your neighbor's dog!
10.Take the stairs at the mall instead of riding the escalators or elevators.
Your body was designed to move. Begin to apply these ten things and incorporate your own ways of adding more physical movement to your life.
1. Instead of sitting and talking, go for a walk with family and/or friends.
2. Walk around the soccer, baseball fields instead of sitting on the sidelines as your children practice.
3. Walk or bike to do errands.
4. Practice good posture when you're forced to wait in line. Stand firmly on both feet and try to raise the top of your head to touch an imaginary hand held a quarter-inch above you. Let your spine extend, stomach lift, shoulders relax and arms fall to your sides.
5. Carry your own groceries. And park in the farthest parking stall and walk.
6. Take the stairs.
7. Walk during your work breaks
8. Walk while you're talking on the phone.
9. Take your dog for a walk. If you don't have a dog, borrow your neighbor's dog!
10.Take the stairs at the mall instead of riding the escalators or elevators.
Your body was designed to move. Begin to apply these ten things and incorporate your own ways of adding more physical movement to your life.
Monday, April 27, 2009
DO YOU REALLY MEAN IT?
What is your health goal? What does it mean to you? Your meaning or rather the meaning you give to something, drives and motivates you.Meaning is what you feel. It gives something significance.
What does the word “meaning” mean to you? How does that fit into your personal meaning of healthy? Or being fit? What meaning do you give to succeeding or achieving a particular goal.
And what is so meaningful about those meanings? why does it "mean" so much to you? And finally, does it mean enough that you will take action? If yes,what is the physical action you will take? Now Just do it.
What does the word “meaning” mean to you? How does that fit into your personal meaning of healthy? Or being fit? What meaning do you give to succeeding or achieving a particular goal.
And what is so meaningful about those meanings? why does it "mean" so much to you? And finally, does it mean enough that you will take action? If yes,what is the physical action you will take? Now Just do it.
Monday, April 20, 2009
ALL FOUR LEVELS
You are a complex human beings who experience life on several levels- physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. These are the four planes/levels that real fitness/health take place. All change work occurs on all levels. And the results and benefits occur on all four levels
Emotionally,you can experience a new heightened self image, achieving fitness goals leads to self confidence, improved body image and discipline.
Mentally, being fit and healthy effect over all immune system, meaning a better work and school performance, and fewer missed days at work and school. Also the there is an increase in oxygen which flows throughout the body especially the brain.
Spiritually, you can ask a professional athlete if training is a spiritual experience and they will always answer "yes." Now many people roll their eyes when you start talking about a professional athletics. As if they cannot relate to them. But we can learn a lot from a professional. About their thoughts, their attitude etc. And the respect they have for their temples. Ask any great spiritual teacher and they will tell you the importance of bringing the spiritual connection to the physical.
And of course physically,there are so many changes that occur. Here are just a few;reduces the risk of injury, strengths the heart, lowers blood pressure, assists in anti-aging, digestion, skin, hair etc. Everything depends on circulation and the only way to get things circulating is by moving.
Make your changes count on all levels.
Emotionally,you can experience a new heightened self image, achieving fitness goals leads to self confidence, improved body image and discipline.
Mentally, being fit and healthy effect over all immune system, meaning a better work and school performance, and fewer missed days at work and school. Also the there is an increase in oxygen which flows throughout the body especially the brain.
Spiritually, you can ask a professional athlete if training is a spiritual experience and they will always answer "yes." Now many people roll their eyes when you start talking about a professional athletics. As if they cannot relate to them. But we can learn a lot from a professional. About their thoughts, their attitude etc. And the respect they have for their temples. Ask any great spiritual teacher and they will tell you the importance of bringing the spiritual connection to the physical.
And of course physically,there are so many changes that occur. Here are just a few;reduces the risk of injury, strengths the heart, lowers blood pressure, assists in anti-aging, digestion, skin, hair etc. Everything depends on circulation and the only way to get things circulating is by moving.
Make your changes count on all levels.
Monday, April 13, 2009
THE BEST INVESTMENT YOU CAN MAKE
If I were a stock broker you wouldn’t expect to invest your money and be a millionaire by the end of the month. Especially these days. You would view " it" as a long term investment. Healthy weight loss is best viewed as an investment. And you are making an investment in yourself. Think of it as a long-term investment. Now, unlike the stockmarket you know that if you stick to regular sessions of exercise, commit to making one healthy choice at a time and are persistent –there is a pay off at the end. And this is a life long pay off. This is an investment for the rest of your life.
Monday, April 6, 2009
BE MINDFUL
Your mind controls everything in life-"good" and "bad". The mind controls everything. Your thoughts, the words you use , the foods you eat the exercise you do. Everything is controlled by your mind.
You are making the choices. You make the rules in your head.The way you think determines how you live your life and the quality. Your mind (based on the choices and focus ) controls the body. The body is the slave it works for your mind.
You can teach yourself to become aware of destructive patterns in your life. And develop better ways of changing limiting ("bad") mental habits.
What is your mental state? The Term State refers to your sum total of mental, emotional and behavioral experience at any given moment. You can guide it first by noticing where you are focused. Second, notice if it is taking you away or moving toward a better life (mentally physically and spiritually)And finally, if it's not...decide on what you will focus on instead. Change it.
You are making the choices. You make the rules in your head.The way you think determines how you live your life and the quality. Your mind (based on the choices and focus ) controls the body. The body is the slave it works for your mind.
You can teach yourself to become aware of destructive patterns in your life. And develop better ways of changing limiting ("bad") mental habits.
What is your mental state? The Term State refers to your sum total of mental, emotional and behavioral experience at any given moment. You can guide it first by noticing where you are focused. Second, notice if it is taking you away or moving toward a better life (mentally physically and spiritually)And finally, if it's not...decide on what you will focus on instead. Change it.
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