You were likely raised with the idea that if you want something bad enough you can achieve it. That if you work hard enough, through the force of sheer motivation and willpower, all your goals can be accomplished. At first, this works. Because when we start something motivation is flowing. Excitement is surging in response to […]
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The hard knock truth Are you ready for the truth? The real reason why you’re not achieving your goals is because, well, you suck. You’re a failure. You can never finish anything. What’s wrong with you! If you’re anything like me, that’s what you tell your self when you don’t follow through with things; including your
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“It is according to opinion that we suffer.” – Lucius Annaeus Seneca, 4 BC – 65 AD. The common – and outdated – view of pain and fatigue is through what is called a “Cartesian” model. This centuries-old model views the mind and body as separate entities, and sees pain as a direct, linear process. Somewhat
Getting a healthy serving – or two – of veggies doesn’t have to be boring! Try one of these recipes for a refreshing change from whatever your “go to” vegetable is. Both kale and tomatoes are touted as “superfoods” because of their high nutrient content. According to Time Magazine, “A cup and change [of kale]
Negative thoughts are a normal part of everyone’s internal dialogue. Unfortunately, if you don’t learn how to control them they will likely hinder your success. In the book The Undefeated Mind, Dr. Alex Lickerman argues that negative thoughts have a larger impact on performance than positive ones. This is why it’s so important to develop strategies to control them.
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Almost everyone we work with is looking for healthy recipes that are both easy and healthy. There’s no reason to think that you are resigned to a lifetime of time-consuming cooking and boring food. Below are a few breakfast recipes that I have found make food prep a bit easier and definitely make eating more
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In October, we had the pleasure of hosting Joel Jamieson’s Certified Conditioning Coach seminar. It was a weekend-long event in which myths were broken and knowledge was shared…because #science. I’ve put together a short list of the main takeaways from the weekend. I hope that they serve and encourage you to learn more about this fascinating field.
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28,251 Days There are 28,251 days in the average human lifespan. On my shelf right now, I have a notebook with a piece of paper in it. The paper has a big square divided into tiny little blocks. It’s 52 blocks wide and 80 blocks tall. At the top left corner my birthday is written.
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No one is 100% consistent with anything. The difference between my successful and not so successful clients is the ability to get back on track when inevitable distractions or road bumps come up. Here is an example of how my successful clients think: Have a bad meal? No worries, next meal will be better Miss
Here is a handy way to help stay on track when impulsive behaviors or thoughts crop up. If you’re going through your day and you’re feeling an urge to skip a workout, eat a doughnut (or other sugary delicious treat), or partake in some other ill-advised behavior use the activity below. First, stop. Take a
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