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Look closer

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:09:58 +0000

One of my favorites sayings (besides the one about the bucket – ask me in person if you don’t know it) is, “If you are bored, you aren’t looking close enough”. Spring in Atlanta is the perfect time to try this. The next time you are stuck on 285, look closer. You may be amazed at what you see…

Change your practice

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:08:36 +0000

I just read an article that said people who succeed at making a change for good all practice one thing. They beat themselves up every time they fall off their path. Question. As you read that did you believe it? Probably. Why? Is it because we think to achieve something difficult we have to be hard on ourselves? I’ll bet you speak to yourself in a way you would never consider speaking to an acquaintance. Why do we treat someone we barely know better than we treat our closest friend? (That would be ourselves, btw) We treat others with common human courtesy, respect & compassion. So treat yourself the same way, with common human courtesy, respect & compassion. Oh, & what did the people who achieved change really practice? Self Compassion!!

Burn, Baby Burn!

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 01:06:20 +0000

Speaking of stoking that metabolic fire. Here are a few foods that have been shown to have a higher thermogenic effect than others: Whole grains (go for brown rice & steel cuts oats) lean meats, green tea, lentils & hot peppers. Keep it burnin baby!

Bedtime for bad asses

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:59:02 +0000

You know those people that wear their ability to function on very little sleep like a badge of honor? Ex: “I’m so bad ass & efficient that I live on 5 hours of sleep a night & I am awesome!!” (OK…I admit I used to be among those ranks & I loved saying it, although I really just felt like crap for years.) Guess what? There is no physical benefit to not getting a full night sleep. Instead there are quite a few detrimental effects. Such as, reduced resting metabolic rate (read: body burns fewer calories), diet induced thermogenesis (read: body burns fewer calories), & a tendency to take in more calories. Which all adds up to an inefficient metabolism. Not badass at all. However, getting 8 hours of sleep, having a well-rested body & mind, & metabolism that burns fuel like a rocket…that is awesome!! Now, go to bed!

Change the world with 1 word

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:55:11 +0000

This is a big one. You can change the world!! At least the one you live in. It’s actually pretty easy. Just swap out these two words. Have & Get. Ex: “I have to go work out”. Swap-a-rooni

“I get to go work out!” Doesn’t that sound like more fun?

You just changed a task into a treat. Now that is world changing!

Ms.Jackson, if you’re nasty

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:54:03 +0000

I’m hoping I get this song stuck in your head. “What have you done for me lately” (oooh, ooooh, ooh yeah!). While Ms. Jackson (if you’re nasty) was referring to her no-good mate, I am referring to you. What have you done for you lately? If you can’t think of anything in the past week, then stop right now & do something just for you. If you don’t, that song will be stuck in your head until you do.

Awesome 80/20 Rule

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:52:16 +0000

There are a lot of 80/20 rules out there but this one is my favorite. At your next meal eat only 80% of what you put on your plate. Put the remaining 20% away. Wait 20 minutes, drink a glass of water & if you are still hungry, then finish it off. If not, then your lunch for the next day is made!

Practice makes what?

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:50:43 +0000

We all know the saying, “practice makes perfect”. We all know it because it’s basically true. The more we do something the better we get at it. Our bodies are truly amazing at becoming efficient. Good, right? Wrong! Efficiency is not good when it means that you have mastered your 30-minute elliptical workout that you repeat 5 times a week. Efficient = burns fewer calories. I have another saying for you, “No pain, no gain”. Roughly translated, if you’ve gotten so good at your workout that it’s pretty comfortable for you then it’s time to try something new. TRX, Yoga…Shoot, pull out an old Tae Bo DVD. Anything different will challenge your body & restart that calorie burn that comes from inefficiency. New saying, “To hell with perfection”

The easy way to get what you want

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:48:53 +0000

How do you get what you want? Pick a goal & act as if you have already achieved it. The big point being, You gotta have goals! Determine a few objectives for yourself then pick a goal…any goal & give this wheel a spin. Let me know how it works out!

Move More

admin — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 00:47:08 +0000

Move More. That’s it. That’s all. It’s that simple. Make a point to do something more physical than you did the day before. Tomorrow, do something more than you did today, & so on & so on & so on. Before you know it, you’ll need a personal trainer to help you think of more things to do! (shameless plug)