Believing In You!

I've always believed that success comes to those who work hard at it. This is true but I've learned thru the many years that it takes more than that. It takes believing in yourself and your ideas. So many people fail before they get started, why you ask? People decide that their ideas can't possibly be the million dollar idea that brings them the monetary and self gratification they always dreamed they could have.

Think of it this way, If a baseball player never swings the bat, he will NEVER hit the ball. Makes sense right?

I talk to so many people who said that they would have tried this or that if they just would have known how to go about it. Many years ago you might get away with that excuse because of the lack of info at ones finger tips. Today there are no excuses, we have GOOGLE!

Folks, Google is a treasure chest of answers waiting for you to open it.

At a very young age of 24 I was President of two companies. Because of my inexperience I made many mistakes. The one thing I made sure of was that I logged all those mistakes and evaluated how I could do it better next time. I got better and better at managing and improving my mistakes. Now I'm not saying to go out and make a lot of mistakes to gain all your future wisdom. The realization is that we are not perfect and we will make mistakes, count on it! 

Instead of giving up, give it a try again with some adjustments.

Wondering where I am headed with all of this? 

I am painting a picture of most of the people in the world. We would rather get mad at ourselves and make excuses for screwing up and go back in our shells forever than to face humility again. Swallow your pride for there will always be another day.

If you have something that you have been wanting to do, a career you want to try, or an idea you believe in, then now is the time to make it happen. Time will go by no matter if you pursue your dreams or procrastinate about them.

Here are some things that I hope will help you to go forward in your journey. These are some of the things I've learned from my experiences in life.

1.) Think thru all ideas (ask yourself what is the worst case scenario and how would I handle it).

2.) Be consistent.

3.) Be open minded to adjust as different situations occur. (things change)

4.) Take a COOL DOWN period for the tough decisions.

(When something happens that is devastating, put it to prayer and give it to God.)

5.) Never let someone pressure you to make a decision. (there's always enough time to make a good decision)

6.) Believe in yourself and your decisions. (don't be talked out of a good idea)

7.) If an idea or a project isn't working, make adjustments instead of giving up on it.

8.) Listen to everyone's advice but only retain the good advice.

9.) You won't fail unless you quit.

10.) NEVER GIVE UP!!!!!!

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My P90X Update! Are You Ready?

How to Get Rid of Flabby Arms Without Getting Buff

by Mary Ylisela

Nobody wants to have arms that jiggle like gelatin, yet not everyone wants to have the buff biceps of a bodybuilder either. It is possible to get rid of flab and have slim, toned arms without bulk. Using lighter weights with more repetitions allows you to tone muscles and burn fat without developing too much muscle mass, according to Wayne State University. The addition of a calorie-reduced diet and aerobic exercise will help you get rid of unwanted arm fat.

Diet to Lose Arm Flab

Step 1

Cut your calorie intake by 500 per day, advises Mayoclinic.com, to lose 1 pound weekly to help reduce flab on your arms. Pass on high-calorie beverages such as sugary soda and whipped cream-topped sweet coffee beverages, and skip the mayo and full-fat salad dressing to reduce calories.

Step 2

Get the most nutrition for your caloric intake by consuming healthy foods, such as lean protein sources, fiber-rich whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy products.

Step 3

Slow down while you're eating, recommends the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Eating more slowly allows you to reach that full feeling and avoid overeating that often accompanies eating too fast.

Exercise to Slim and Tone Arm MusclesStep 1

Get involved in physical activity for at least one hour daily, asserts the CDC. Participate in moderate intensity aerobic activities such as jogging, swimming or walking. Work your arm muscles while you burn calories by playing tennis, basketball or football.

Step 2

Tone your muscles for sleeker-looking arms by doing modified pushups. Get down on all fours, and then walk your hands out until your upper body forms a diagonal when your arms are fully extended. Help support your body weight by keeping your knees and toes planted on the floor. Hold your stomach muscles in and bend your elbows to lower yourself 6 to 12 inches above the floor. Pause for a count of one and then slowly raise to the starting position. Repeat six to 12 times every other day.

Step 3

Slim and tone your shoulder and arm muscles by performing arm circles. Stand with your feet hip width apart. Raise your arms straight out to the sides as if you were an airplane. Flex your hands so your fingers point toward the sky. Do 12 to 24 small circles in a backward direction, and then repeat in a forward direction. Do these three times per week.

Step 4

Perform triceps kickbacks using a resistance band. Stand with your feet together and the center of the resistance band beneath your feet. Hold the ends of the band in each hand. Bend forward from the waist about 45 degrees, and point your bended elbows back while keeping your arms flush by your sides. Extend your lower arms back to do a kickback without locking your elbows. Return to the starting position to complete one repetition. Repeat 25 times three times weekly.

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When is the best time of day to work out?

Morning, midday or midnight — when’s the best time to work out?

Well, that depends on when’s the best time for you.

“The best time of the day is when you will do it most consistently, because the benefits of physical activity are tightly linked to the amount you do on a consistent basis,” said Russell Pate, M.D., professor of exercise science in the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Your best time is based on a “constellation” of factors:
>location,
>time of day,
>type of physical activity and
>social setting, among others.

“It’s not just what time, but what activity, with whom and where,” said Pate, who is also an American Heart Association volunteer. “This mix of factors for people come together to result in being consistent.”
Everybody’s Different

“Different people will have different preferences and predispositions with regard to how they respond to exercise at different times of the day,” Pate said.

For example, if you’re much more likely to work out consistently with a partner, “then you’re better off to opt for a social part regardless of the time of day,” Pate said. “On the other hand, some people like the solitude, the chance to get away.”

You might have heard that the best time to work out is early in the morning — to get your metabolism revving or to avoid unexpected distractions during the day that could derail your regimen. “Are there differences in working out at different times of the day? Maybe. But those differences would be minor compared to the overall effect of doing it consistently,” Pate said.

“If you’re not a morning person, it does no good for you to try to get up at 5 in the morning to work out,” he said. “Try to stack as many cards on your side of the table as possible by doing what’s most likely to work for you. The converse is, don’t make it as hard as it doesn’t have to be.”
Fit in Fitness

The American Heart Association recommends at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity. But what if you’re tight on time? Then, be creative and break up your activity into daily bouts of 3-10-minute increments.

For example:
In the morning, park 10 minutes away from the job and walk briskly.
At lunch, walk 10 minutes in or around where you work.
In the afternoon/evening, walk briskly 10 minutes back to your vehicle.
And there you have a 30-minute workout!

“Accumulation across the day doesn’t have to be performed in one bout, but can be across the day,” Pate said. “More is better, but we’re absolutely certain even modest amounts are much better than being sedentary.” And remember, “exercise” is any kind of physical activity that gets your heart rate up for at least 10 minutes at a time.

So get moving — at the time that’s right for you!

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5 Ways to Make Yourself Work Out When You Really Don’t Want To

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November 5, 2014 | By Kristin McGee

As the days start to get shorter and the temperatures drop, you may be tempted to slack off on your workout routine. After all, it’s also no longer swimsuit season and we can hide under cozy layers! But it’s so important to keep moving and find something you not only love to do but also can do all year round.

For instance, during the spring and summer, I love to run, bike, swim, play tennis, chase my little guy all over the playground and hike with him in his baby carrier. But as winter approaches, I can fall back on my yoga practice, Pilates workouts, bundled walks, strength training, and skiing. Though, there are still some mornings when I would much rather snuggle in bed.

Here are some motivational tricks to help you break a sweat because you’ll definitely feel better after working out—and have the body to show for it winter, spring, summer, and fall.

Drink a cup of joe

Coffee is an ergogenic aid and can stimulate you to work out and help you last longer during your workout. Also, if you tell yourself, ‘I’m going to have a cup of coffee then lift weights’ you’ll have something set in your head. Try to keep this trick for you AM or midday workouts not later in the evening, though.

Plan your reward

Promise yourself you can only view the latest episode of “Scandal” or “New Girl” after you log a workout. Or if you’re not a TV watcher, give yourself some sort of reward for working out. I tell myself once I do my yoga practice, then I can surf the web for cute clothes for my baby boy.

Make a date

Schedule a weekly class, run, walk, hike, or tennis match with your friend, partner, or family member. I’m part of an Upper West Side Moms stroller walk and talk meet-up group in New York City. I get so much out of meeting other moms and spending an hour working out with them while still being with my son. Find something you can do—even if it’s joining a bowling league—that meets weekly and gets you excited to move.

Listen to your playlist

It’s like Pavlov’s dog: if you have a great playlist to work out to, once you play it, chances are you’ll get in the mood to break a sweat. Any upbeat music can get you in the mood to move your body. Just turn on Pandora or your favorite artist and dance around your living room or put on your headphones and go outside or to the gym to run.

Buy yourself new workout clothes

When I get a new yoga tank or an awesome pair of workout pants, I want to use them! I update my wardrobe each season with clothes that work for the whether. Invest in some fun long sleeve workout tops, get a long pair of running pants that will block the wind, find layers you love, and dress for success. I loved back-to-school shopping as s little girl and couldn’t wait to wear each outfit every day. I channel that same enthusiasm and excitement in to my workout wardrobe and plan some fun, new workout classes to take.

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Eating Poorly, Why?

Why do we still eat this way?

By Lenny Bernstein August 4, 2014

We know we shouldn't. We hate ourselves when we do. And yet, with all the information available about proper nutrition and the dangers of obesity, we still eat things like Red Robin's "A.1. Peppercorn burger with bacon,Bottomless Steak Fries and a Monster Salted Caramel Milkshake." That combo captured one of nine "Xtreme Eating" awards from the Center for Science in the Public Interest last week, clocking in with 3,540 calories (nearly two days' worth for an average person ), 69 grams of saturated fat (3.5 days' worth ), and 6,280 milligrams of sodium (about four days' worth). And it contains 38 teaspoons of sugar.

I read the center's report, and Justin Moyer's eye-0pening post on it, a day after returning home from two weeks in Japan, where, you're probably aware,life expectancy is greater than in every nation except tiny Monaco and the Chinese territory of Macau, according to the CIA's World Factbook, which lists the United States 42nd. And where the obesity rate runs at a little over 3 percent, compared with about 35 percent in the United States.

I understand that life expectancy is a complex mix of genetics, lifestyle and other factors, but the contrast in eating habits in the two nations is jolting (as is the knowledge that today's U.S. children may be the first generation in 200 years to live shorter life spans than their parents). I traveled most of Japan without seeing anything remotely like the Red Robin burger or the Cheesecake Factory's slab of "Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake” (1,500 calories, 43 grams of saturated fat, 21 teaspoons of sugar), another Xtreme Eating award winner. The Japanese diet, as many know, is based heavily on rice and noodles, with plenty of vegetables and small bits of fish, chicken, pork or beef. Desserts are small by our standards and often consist of fruit. All of it is served in what Americans would consider tiny portions, on small plates or in small bowls, instead of heaped on one large plate. On the Japanese island of Okinawa, home to a greater proportion of centenarians than anywhere in the world, many follow the practice of pushing away from a meal when they are 80 percent full.

A woman passes an advertisement outside a fast food outlet. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

According to this 2006 study from the University of Minnesota, Americans consume an average of 230 more calories each day than the Japanese (2,168 vs. 1,930), and exercise much less -- mainly because Japanese adults walk so much more as part of everyday life.

All of which raises the question: Why do so many of us still eat so poorly?

#eating #portioneating #badeatinghabits #obesity #mealplanner

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