Emotional vampires are people who suck the energy out of you or otherwise bring you down. They do it in various ways--by endlessly complaining, general negativity, bad-mouthing others. We tend to take on the energy charge of those whom we are around, so the more time you spend with vampires, the more depressed and negative you'll feel.
Do yourself a favor and avoid spending a lot of time with people who bring you down. Instead, focus on people who like rays of sunshine in your life, and soon you'll be shining too.
Ryan, M.J. Instant Health And Happiness. Pg. 101.
WE ARE ALL, RIGHT NOW....RIGHT THIS MOMENT....LIVING THE LIFE WE CHOOSE.
Interestingly enough...this choice is not a single, monumental choice. No one decides, for example, "I'm going to move to L.A., and in five years I will be a trainer for the stars." Or I am going to marry a dreadful person and we will live together in a loveless marriage, staying together only for the kids." No! You must understand that choices are made on a daily, hourly, moment by moment basis.
Do we try something new, or stick to the tried-and-true? Do we take a risk or eat what's already on our dish? Do we ponder an adventure or do we stay at home? Do we indulge our heart, or cater to our fear?
SO THE QUESTION I ASK YOU IS: Do you pursue what you want or do what's comfortable?
"We act as though comfort and luxury are the chief requirements of life, when all that we need to make us happy is something to be enthusiastic about."- Charles Kingsley
"You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you'll discover will be wonderful. What you'll discover will be YOURSELF!" -Alan Alda
McWilliams, Peter. DO IT! Pgs. 23-26.
So many of us do mental work. It's easy for our minds to get tired, to be drained of all creativity and joy. If your mind needs a boost, try this Austrian remedy for mental fatigue.
Core and cut a washed apple into very small pieces and place in a bowl. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over the apple and let it sit for one hour. Add 1 tablespoon honey and stir. Drink the liquid and eat the apple.
Enjoy this treat and give your mind a boost.
Ryan, M.J. Instant Health And Happiness. Pg. 326.
Thanks Mom! I Love You!
The Mind is a state.
The Heart is the capital of the mind.
The Mind and the Heart (together) make up the strongest bond.
The Strength creates endless possibilities.
The Possibilities fulfills your faith.
The Faith allows you to trust...YOUR MIND AND YOUR HEART!
Baked Cod With Cheese
1 pound cod fillets, fresh or frozen
4 tablespoons cheddar cheese, shredded
1. Thaw cod according to package directions.
2. Prepare cod according to package directions.
3. After cod is fully cooked, sprinkle cheese on
cod. Return cod to oven to melt cheese, about
3 to 5 minutes.
Per Serving
Calories 155
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol 65 milligrams
Sodium 160 milligrams
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to eat either high-fiber cereal or an apple before you work out. In a study at Longborough University in England, exercisers who had a meal that contained low-glycemic carbs (from certain fruits as well as from whole grains) three hours before a run were able to keep at it eight minutes longer than those who fueled up with high-glycemic carbs (found in white-flour breads). The study also showed that by doing this you will burn an extra 100 calories, which is due to being able to go longer and harder when you are working out.
Another interesting thing you may want to consider is put a few ice cubes into your water bottle. Researchers from England's University of Birmingham found that cyclists who sipped an icy 40 degree F drink were able to work out seven minutes longer than those who hydrated with a beverage at room temperature. "When your body gets too warm, your brain tells you to stop," says lead author Toby Mundel, Ph.D. "Cold drinks may slow this process." These researchers also found that you are likely to burn an extra 100 calories by doing this.
Here we go again folks...I can not stress enough the importance of eating breakfast. And not just eating a bar or a shake for breakfast but eating a well-balanced breakfast (so that means eating more). Did you know that adults who eat breakfast daily are up to 50% less likely to be obese compared to those who decide not to eat breakfast. When you load up with a balanced breakfast, you will have energy to get through your day, your body will not have to play catch up for the remainder of the day, you will keep your metabolism in check, and your body will be able to perform and give you 100% in all your activities.
Another important point I must make is that there is good evidence that an increased intake of vegetables may help you lose weight. To hit your veggie goal (five servings per day), you must start at breakfast. Last but not least, limit your intake of added sugar to 10 grams at breakfast to cut calories. Understand that naturally occurring sugar like lactose in yogurt, does not count. Stay away from high fructose, corn syrup, fructose or dextrose.
"BEING DEEPLY loved by someone GIVES YOU STRENGTH; loving someone deeply GIVES YOU COURAGE. -Lao-tyer
Now I know my blog is supposed to be based on fitness and exercise, but I want you to have an understanding that your emotional and mental states play significant roles in your physical being. I believe that if you have the love and support from the people closest to you, you can accomplish any goal, dream, and desire. Fitness and exercise is not only about doing cardio, lifting weights, losing weight...it is truly an understanding of how the achievements you make in fitness shape the person you are. When you have accomplished a fitness goal, don't you find it interesting that you think more positive, you are kind to others, and you feel good about yourself? Or when you are exercising and making changes, you are able to give back to the people around you because you feel self worth and accomplishment.
So my goal for you today and for all the days in front of you is to achieve what you say you will achieve. That you will move forward no matter what setbacks occur. That as long as you are moving forward, it doesn't matter what lies in front of you, you will get where you are going in the end. Stand tall and march proudly toward your goals and dreams. Visualize your goal and imagine how good you will feel if you achieve it. But most importantly, do not give up on the people you love the most, don't take them for granted and love them will everything you have.
With Love-
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"LOVE IS THE GOLDEN THREAD THAT TIES OUR HEARTS AND SOULS TOGETHER. -Mother Teresa
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Abdominal Challenge #1
- NO REST Between Exercises/Keep hands on your head at ALL TIMES when you perform each Sit-up/Keep your legs bent on all Sit-ups/Watch your form and make sure you engage your belly button AT ALL TIMES/Control your motion and DO NOT USE MOMENTUM!
- Unassisted Sit-ups- 10x/Hold #10 at the Halfway Mark for 20sec
- Core Plank- 30 seconds
- Unassisted Sit-ups- 15x/Hold #15 at the Halfway Mark for 20sec
- Core Plank- 1 minute
- Unassisted Sit-ups- 20x/Hold #20 at the Halfway Mark for 20sec
- Core Plank- 1 minute 30 sec
- Unassisted Sit-ups- 25x/Hold #25 at the Halfway Mark for 20sec
- Core Plank- 2 minutes
Abdominal Challenge #2
- DO NOT REST BETWEEN EXERCISES UNLESS IT IS STATED/USE THE SAME RULES FOR ABDOMINAL CHALLENGE #1/Substitute One Crunch + One Sit-up Twist/Twist for Plate Stand-ups if needed/Substitute Roman Chair Leg Raises for Hanging Leg Raises if needed
- Medicine Ball Sit-ups (Unassisted)- 25 times/Explosive on the UP- 10 second count on the DOWN/Keep M.B. on your chest AT ALL TIMES
- Hanging Bent Leg Raises- 3x15/Rest 10 seconds between sets/DO NOT SWING
- Plate Standups/25 times/DO NOT MOVE YOUR FEET/Tempo- Moderate Pace/The lighter the plate the harder the exercise...CHALLENGE/PUSH!
- Side Core Plank- Hold 30 seconds/25 Ups and Downs/Do one side at a time
- Hanging Straight Leg Raises- 3x15/Rest 10 seconds between sets/DO NOT SWING
- Plate Stand-ups + Sit-ups/(2=1) 35 times/DO NOT MOVE YOUR FEET/Tempo- Moderate Pace/The lighter the plate the harder the exercise...CHALLENGE YOURSELF
- Side Core Plank- Hold 1 minute/35 Ups and Downs/Do one side at a time
CONDITIONING DRILL #1
- PERFORM 5 SETS/NO REST BETWEEN EXERCISES/REST 30 SECONDS BETWEEN EACH CIRCUIT
- Burpees x 30 seconds
- Mountain Climbers x 30 seconds
- Split Squat Jumps x 30 seconds
- Mountain Climbers x 30 seconds
- Split Squat Jumps x 30 seconds
- Burpees x 30 seconds
CONDITIONING DRILL #2
- PERFORM 5 SETS/NO REST BETWEEN EXERCISES/REST 3O SECONDS BETWEEN EACH CIRCUIT
- Wall Sit with Medicine Ball Between Knees x 30 sec
- DB Split Squat Jumps x 30 seconds
- Mountain Climbers On Forearms x 30 seconds
- DB Burpees x 30 seconds
- Diamond Shape Push-ups On Medicine Ball x 30 seconds
- Medicine Ball Squat Jump Toss x 30 seconds
CONDITIONING DRILL #3
- PERFORM 4 SETS/NO REST BETWEEN EXERCISES/REST 30-45 SECONDS BETWEEN EACH CIRCUIT
- Traveling Forward Burpee- 10x
- Traveling Forward Burp + Burpee- (2=1)- 10 x
- Traveling Backward Burpee- 10x
- Traveling Backward Burp + Burpee- (2=1)- 10x
CONDITIONING DRILL #4
In order to MASTER this conditioning drill, each exercise must be performed with perfect form and without STOPPING!
**Be sure that the BURPEES are ALL EXPLOSIVE...JUMP AS HIGH AS YOU CAN AT THE START/LAND IN A LOW PUSH-UP POSITION/EXPLODE BACK UP, LEADING WITH YOUR LEGS
**Make sure that the SQUAT HOLDS ARE LOW (THINK OF AN L-SHAPE/DO NOT LET YOUR BUTT FALL TOO CLOSE TO THE FLOOR)...SIT BACK ON YOUR HEELS AND ALWAYS KEEP YOUR BACK STRAIGHT
1) BURPEES- 15 TIMES
2)LOW SQUAT HOLD (15TH BURPEE)- 10 SECONDS
3) BURPEES- 12 TIMES
4) LOW SQUAT HOLD (12TH BURPEE)- 10 SECONDS
5) BURPEES- 10 TIMES
6) LOW SQUAT HOLD (10TH BURPEE)- 15 SECONDS
7) BURPEES- 8 TIMES
8) LOW SQUAT HOLD (8TH BURPEE)- 15 SECONDS
9) BURPEES- 6 TIMES
10) LOW SQUAT HOLD (6TH BURPEE)- 20 SECONDS
11) BURPEES- 4 TIMES
12) LOW SQUAT HOLD (4TH BURPEE)- 20 SECONDS
13) BURPEE- 2 TIMES
14) LOW SQUAT HOLD (2ND BURPEE)- 20 SECONDS
DEFINITION OF EXERCISES/LANGUAGE IN EXERCISE
1) Straight-legged to Heels-to-Butt Sit-ups- lie flat on the ground with your legs straight and your hands on your head. As you start to do a sit-up bring your heels in to your butt and tap the floor (*the closer the heels come to the butt the harder). As you come out of your sit-up and begin to roll-down straighten out your legs and make sure the heels touch the floor. It should be a smooth, contolled one motion.
2) Burpee In Place-start by jumping straight in the air and then landing in a squat position with hands on the ground. Kick your feet back into the downward position of a push-up. Thrust the feet up and push up with the arms simultaneously.
3) Traveling Forward Burpee- the same concept as the Burpee In Place the only difference is jump forward instead of straight up.
4) Traveling Backward Burpee- the same concept as the Burpee In Place the only difference is jump backward instead of jumping straight up.
5) Burp- also known as a stripped down burpee. Start low and tucked toward the floor. Kick feet out to the bottom portion of a pushup. Then, push with your hands, while thrusting the feet back to the beginnning position (which is low and tucked toward the floor). It is only a half way motion minus without the jump in the air.
6) M.B. or Plate Stand-Ups- lie flat on the ground with your feet planted on the ground. Beginners should use two dumbbells and place on feet. Hold a m.b. or plate over your head (*the heavier the db/plate the easier...the lighter the db/plate or no weight the harder). Quickly move your arms forward and start to sit up. It is very important that you use your arms for momentum and engage your abdominals. Once your arms pass your knees, quickly push forward with your legs, moving into a standing position.
7) Mountain Climbers- start with your body in a push-up plank position. With the hands stationary, alternate the feet back and forth. One leg should be tucked with the knee coming close to your chest and the opposite leg extended. Make sure to place your weight on the balls of the feet.
8) Grasshoppers- your body will begin in the same position you used for mountain climbers. The movement starts by bringing your left foot underneath the body until it touches your right hand. After touching your hand, return the left foot to the starting position and repeat the movement by bringing your right foot across the body to your left hand. You will be on the balls of your feet but when you bring your foot toward your hand you will land on the side of your foot.
9) Wall Sit- place yourself up against a wall and squat down until the thighs are parallel to the floor. Think about forming an L with the bottom portion of your body. Your back is supported against the wall. Hold this position for time. Do not place your hands on your thighs because this takes off the pressure in your legs. Absolutely no movement with this exercise.
10) Bridge- a great exercise that will develop strength and flexibility. It is a static hold that helps improve lower back strength. Start by lying down on the floor with your knees bent and your hands on the floor close to your ears. Lift yourself up with your abdomen pointing upward and with only the hands and the feet on the floor. Your body should create an arched position and you will maintain the upright position for time.
11) Aerobic exercise- means with oxygen. An activity in which demands of muscle for oxygen are met by circulation of oxygen in blood. Distance running, cross-country, skiing, distance cycling are all examples of aerobic activities.
12) Anaerobic Exercise- means without oxygen. Activity in which oxygen demands of muscles are so high that they rely upon an internal metabolic process for oxygen. Short burts of "all-out" activities such as sprinting or weightlifting are examples of anerobic exercises.
13) Burn- also known as "going for the burn." For instance, in endurance exercise, working muscles until lactic acid buildup causes a burning sensation.
14) Concentric- when muscles contract or shorten.
15) Delts- an abbreviation for deltoids, the large triangular muscles of the shoulder which raise the arm away from the body and perform other functions.
16) Eccentric- when muscles lengthen while maintaining tension.
17) Fast-Twitch- refers to muscle cells that fire quickly and are utilized in anaerobic activites like sprinting and powerlifting.
18) Glycogen- can be referred to as a full tank full of stored carbohydrates. Some of it is stored in the liver and some of it is stored in the muscles themselves.
19) Hybrid Lift- is two or more exercise done in one single movement. It is the inverse of a combo lift. For istance, performing a bicep curl while lunging.
20) Interval Training- is a short, high-intensity cardio exercise alternated with longer periods of lower-intensity cardio. It allows you to burn more calories, increase your speed, improve your power, and much more. It is more effective at burning fat while maintaining muscle mass. Combine this type of training with intensity will also increase your metabolic rate to amazing levels. This is because the work you do utilizes a greater percent of the body's muscles.
POWER THOUGHT OF THE DAY
TRADE AFFIRMATION FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT: Accolades fade quickly, but your accomplishments have the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
TRADE IMMEDIATE PLEASURE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH: It takes an oak tree decades to grow, but it takes a squash only weeks. Which do you want to be?
TRADE EXPLORATION FOR FOCUS: The younger you are, the more experimenting you should do. But once you have found what you were created to do, STICK WITH IT!
TRADE QUANTITY OF LIFE FOR QUALITY OF LIFE: Your life is not a dress rehearsal. Give it your best because you won't get another chance.
POWER THOUGHT OF THE DAY
NEVER GIVE UP IN WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN.
POWER THOUGHT OF THE DAY
"I CHOOSE TO LOVE MY LIFE
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"When change seems frightening, remember that it's the mother of new life, the one story line that we can count on to bring us home to our essential nature and our interconnectedness with the wholeness of life."
Borysenko, J. Saying Yes to Change. Pg. 173.
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