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IN THIS ISSUE: 1. Greetings
from the Editor
Dear Fitness Friends, The heat is on. Summer is in full swing, and only getting hotter. Are you using this as an excuse not to get out and exercise? Well--don't! There are many ways you can get your exercise without a major melt down. Now, is the time to sign up at your local gym. You can get out of the heat, and exercise where it is cool. You can also plan to get up and out before work, and get in a walk, a run, bike ride or other outdoor activities, before the day heats up. You can also help transition from work, by geting outdoors for some exercise at the end of the work day. If all else fails, try to take a walk late in the evening. Last but not least, remember this is the time of year to take advantage of an outdoor pool. But if you use it during the daytime hours, be sure to use a sunscreen! Have a happy and healthy summer!
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within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances
are it will burn very briefly." *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Attitude—The Winning EdgeBy Steven Lawrence Ferrel C.N. Attitude is the most vital attribute toward success, if it is lacking so will the results you achieve. If while playing golf and on the drive you apply minimal effort to your swing, the result you achieve will be meager because the ball will not go very far. The same is true with life, if you do not apply a winning attitude on a consistent basis your life may falter as well. Winning is determined many times by attitude in sporting events and even more so in the game of life. One player may be limited, but with the right mental attitude, they can make those limitations seem forgettable. On the other hand, one might have an abundance of talent but without the right mental attitude, they will never reach their ultimate potential. Attitude separates excellence from mediocrity. Anonymous quotes "Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude." "Attitude Is A Little Thing That Makes A Big Difference." "The Pleasure You Get From Life Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It!" To develop that winning attitude you must be crystal-clear with your purpose and apply the courage to act accordingly. Condition the mind to link pleasure to anything needed to reach your goal, which includes adversities that cross your path. Develop a state of mind that failure does not exist while being proactive. Results are all that matter. Focus on results not failure. You get more of what you focus on. If you do not get the results of your desire, evaluate the process and formulate modifications until you do. Applying this mind-set, you will find yourself a great deal more content and productive. Fear of failure withers away and results thrive in this environment. Remember there are no strikeouts in the game of life. In addition, the more times you swing the bat the more your skills develop and closer you become to hitting life's home runs. The right mental attitude will take you to a level of perseverance through most challenges. Make your beliefs a conviction that you can and will make the progress you desire. If there is an obstacle in your way, take another approach, or go around it. Utilize the information as a learning experience, and eventually you will be back on the path closer to your goal than you were before. The right mental attitude will maximize your potential. Get the most from your life with that winning edge! Copyright © 2005 Steven Lawrence Ferre Steven Lawrence Ferrel C.N. is a clinical nutritionist who specializes in mind body nutrition. He is the creator of Life Dynamix – The New Science of Energetic Living. If you would like to contact Steven you can e-mail him at steve@lifedynamix.com. For innovative wellness articles and video streams please visit http://www.lifedynamix.com. *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "Man is a goal seeking animal.
His life only has meaning if he is reaching out and striving for
his goals." *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Be A Meal Freak = Flat Abs & Sexy Muscles!by Catherine “Cat” Zidell
Meal Freaks obtain leanness and tone from muscle, they’re fairly conscious of how often they ingest nutrients to build muscle and burn fat. Fasting, or going too long without food, forces the body to store fat. Your body thinks it is starving and hangs on to body fat for survival in preparation of the fast. This is our built in computer that allowed us to survive the elements as cavemen. Meal Freaks know that it is important to consume a small balanced meal every two to three hours. Digesting food requires energy which generates internal heat and therefore stimulates your bodies’ metabolism. The nutrients are constantly supplying your muscles with amino acids from protein for building, and glycogen from carbohydrates for energy. The added benefit is a steady blood sugar level that burns fat. Overeating produces high insulin levels which create low blood sugar that in turn forces the body to store fat. This makes you weak, irritable, sleepy and overweight. Ever notice how you just want to snooze after your plate of pasta for lunch or that enormous holiday dinner? Overeating stretches the stomach, which means that your tummy is not going to be flat, not to mention that you’ll want to eat more food. The most important meal of the day? B-R-E-A-K-F-A-S-T! With 7-8 hours of sleep behind you, you then break a “fast” when you eat breakfast. Remember, fasting slows the metabolism. Instead of taking some fat burner magic pill, eat breakfast as the better alternative. Try a small bowl of oatmeal and some egg whites, protein shake or low fat/sugar smoothie. With breakfast out of the way, you can concentrate on the other 5-6 meals for the day, of which 2-3 of these need to be consumed with solid food that consist of a protein source, a vegetable and a carbohydrate in small portions. You can insert a mid day and bedtime snack of easily digested foods like cottage cheese, fruit or vegetables. Use meal replacement shakes occasionally yet remember this: the body leans itself better when a whole food protein is used versus a manufactured protein that is found in your protein shakes. Just make sure the shakes have a good quality protein source, like whey or egg protein and some carbohydrates for steady blood sugar and energy. Watch your labels for excessive fat and sugar content. Some of you are saying, “I can’t possibly eat all of that in one day!” Most of you are getting more calories and food from your lunch and dinner alone. Once you have started stoking the fat burning machine, you’ll start to feel hungry every two to three hours. It takes being a clock watcher and a little planning at first but soon your body will start to take on a leaner appearance and you’ll be looking forward to your next meal or snack. Eating more meals allows you to ingest a greater variety of foods, which will lead to better health and longetivity. When we eat the same foods over and over we can develop allergies or sensitivities to these foods. When this happens the immune system is compromised and the body doesn’t fight off infections. It also makes fat burning difficult. Know your downfalls and plan your meals so that you don’t fall victim to hunger. This is the biggest advantage of to eating more often. Let yourself get hungry and all your efforts go right out the window. Plan your mini meals and snacks the night before or the next morning. Be prepared and once this is done often enough it will become a healthy habit. Copyright © 2005 Catherine “Cat” Zidell Catherine “Cat” Zidell is a 50 year old, nationally recognized personal fitness trainer, health & nutrition coach and figure competitor. Her company, NSHAPE, is based in Dallas Texas, yet Cat touches many people coast to coast through her virtual fitness and coaching classes and live seminars. For more information on Cat & NSHAPE, contact her at: cat@nshapeonline.com or visit her at: http://www.nshapeonline.com *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* "Sow a thought, and you reap
an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you
reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny." *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* Articles & Web Sites Worth a Look
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*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*  Exercise Your Willpower Support Group Mailing ListIf you need more motivation and some group support, feel free to subscribe to the Exercise Your Willpower mailing list. We have a great group of people who help motivate each other. To get more information, visit our website at: http://www.exerciseyourwillpower.com Online Fitness and Health Tools *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*
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