There are two very powerful muscles in the body that are not part of our muscular/skeletal system, but equally important when it comes to reaching our dieting goals or sticking with our fitness plan. These two muscles are mind-muscles. They are our will-power and our self-control - both, empowering forces behind change. Just as [...]
Not surprising, in this age of instant information, more and more, people are focused on obtaining a healthy and youthful life - the good life. In other words, the search for quality old age is on. Without a doubt, it's an exciting time to be alive. The ability to cure disease and save lives (all [...]
It’s a sad but true fact that childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last three decades. Just 30 years ago diabetes was viewed as an “old” person’s disease. Not any longer. The real, but sad truth is, young adults, those not even into their teens yet, are being diagnosed with diabetes in [...]
Leading a productive life, demands that you respect and care for yourself enough to know that you deserve to live in a healthy, slim, fit, feel-good body. It means being self-accountable. Self-accountability...what is it and why do we need it? The standard definition of self-accountability is: "An obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or [...]
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Entrepreneurs are some of the most driven and successful people on the planet. They don’t get there by giving up. They are not weak of heart. They are fearless and possess some key behavioral traits that we would do [...]
“If it is important to you, you will find a way. If not, you’ll find an excuse.” No matter how intense efforts are when beginning a new health, fitness or weight loss regime, at some point in time, we all have to deal with those pesky “excuses” that surface and try to derail our efforts. [...]
Humans are designed to compete. It's our nature since competing for survival is our first basic instinct. A healthy competitive instinct and drive is what pushes us out of our comfort zones so we can experience the most growth professionally and personally. It is a must when it comes to financial and career success. Definition [...]
Whenever you make major lifestyle changes, including adopting a new exercise or strength training program you’ll likely go through 5 stages before succeeding. Five Stages to Fitness Health: Pre-contemplation – As the title implies, at this stage, you are not yet contemplating or thinking about starting an exercise program or making any permanent lifestyle changes. [...]
Stay on track with your health and fitness goals: Begin each day by self-reflection. After waking, think of something that you want to accomplish that day. Make it something you can achieve with some effort but don’t get crazy with it. The idea is to boost your self-esteem so that you can reach short [...]
If your mindset is far from optimal when it comes to the thoughts and beliefs it entertains about your health and fitness goals, if your mindset could use some strengthening, there are tools you can use that will help to strengthen your current position, foster a more positive and growth-oriented mindset and help you to [...]
