Death is the worst that can happen.
Bold claim isn’t it? The fact is, an acidic body is a body that is just waiting for diseases to happen.
On the other hand, an alkaline body is a healthy body. The alkaline condition is optimal for your metabolism.
Since your metabolism is critical for your health, weight loss and youngevity, you should know if you are acidic or alkaline.
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Ever gotten in an accident? Or perhaps diagnosed with a serious health issue? How about being stressed out by a job crisis, a money disaster or a break-up from a marriage, boyfriend or girlfriend?
Poof! And just like that, your fitness program goes down the drain. The pounds are pouring on, your friends don’t recognize you and you are feeling x*@! as ever. No way out?
The circle of downspin has started. Here are two cases that illustrate my point.
Case 1:
Client 1 is in her mid sixties. She has lots of life experience (both ups and downs), yet she maintains an attitude to never give up. But when her boyfriend cheated on her, the x#%@ hit the fan on both an emotional and physical level.
When I met her I asked her straight out: Why now? Why do you want to get in shape now and lose weight? Her response:
“I want to feel comfortable when I take off my clothes in front of a date. I don’t want to keep the light turn off and I want to wear sexy lingerie without all the fat.”
That’s why she signed up and did not drown herself into food, desserts and alcohol. These are three items that are the downfall for many.
Two weeks later she lost a total of 9 inches, 4 lbs and a body fat 3% body fat. Yes, that was only in two weeks.
Reason for success: Consistency in physical activity and nutrition.
Case 2:
Client 2 was a classic type A personality– successful, driven and gets what he wants. He works long hours, has a vision and is determined.
His work load picked up and so did his stress level. His 7body fat measurements and weight increased.
The point was reached where he neglected his activity program. Bad move: Regular exercise is one of the best forms of stress management), not to mention a natural appetite suppressant and a way to to create a calorie deficit to lose and maintain weight.
Fast forward: He went up 35 lbs.
Reason for failure: Loss of consistency.
Why do some succeed and some do not?
So why is it that some people overcome obstacles and become happier, more sound people then before?
When you look at your belief system as you go through a stressful time, you will find your answer.
Case 1 communicated to herself that she wanted to feel better in spite of a terrible emotional time and started to take action.
Case 2 communicated that he did not to have time for himself, only his job. Hence, he didn’t make time to continue his program and gained weight
Here are some quick tips to help you at your turning point:
Don’t do it alone. If you know already that motivation is an issue, get help. Case 1 hired help, while Case 2 abandoned help.
Believe it. What comes easy? I’ve never heard that anything successful is a breeze. Case 1 does the work and pushes. Case 2 basically gave up on himself. The start of the downfall.
Have fun. If you don’t like the physical activity that you do for a workout, change it. It can be games, sports or whatever that gets you sweating.
Breakfast is the key to success. I always say: Start bad, continue bad. Blood sugar rises in the morning and drops after eating sugary cereals. You need protein, fat, and fiber from carbohydrates to manage your insulin levels early on. Just FYI: Case 1 changed her breakfast from breakfast bars to eggs, multigrain bread and flaxseed. Case 2 started with excessive amounts of food to manage stress.
Start to say, “yes, I can” vs. “no, I can’t”.
Honestly, these three capital letters – “yes” can change your body but as well you live.
Go for it.
Stay focused.
Stefan
Europe’s Premier Youngevity Coach
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I’ll keep it short and sweet today. I’ll only ask you one question:
If you belong to a book club, are you looking for a new book and a memorable experience?
Is this missing at your book meeting?
You meet with your friends to discuss the latest book that you’ve all read.
Unfortunately, the book can’t speak back to you and answer all the questions that you might have. But this is about to change.
January has come and gone.
I know that since then, you’ve eaten healthy foods. No desserts. No sodas.
Maybe you survived Valentine’s Day. But now you can’t walk by a chocolate or sweet shop without being drawn to it like metal to a magnet. You know you want it, but you know you shouldn’t.
Been there?
To the rescue: a low-fat dessert recipe for you to indulge in and still keep you on your weight loss wagon.
Stamina that lasts all day and all night.
Doing all the things that you want to do and not getting tired.
Would this be a dream or a nightmare?
Maybe both. The dream is boundless energy all day and all night that keeps us alive; the nightmare is most common in the realm of physical performance. It’s a nightmare that many experience when starting a workout program or by competitive athletes who like to out-perform their competitors, yet are not equipped to do so.
Straight out: I hate prepared, packaged food. Not just packaged but frozen food.
I’d rather eat fresh food out of the garbage in New York City before I eat packaged food that can linger in your fridge for 2 years.
Is it unrealistic to live life unpackaged in this way? Does Nutrisystem, a pre-packaged food weight loss delivery system, have a role in today’s society?
(NOTE: I use the term Nutrisystem, but there are plenty of companies doing the same thing, such as Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers, The South Beach Diet, eic. When I say “Nutrisystem,” I include all such plans.
It isn’t a pretty picture: We are getting older, fatter and on top of it we live longer.
Yes, it can be a disaster. But not if you have the simple knowledge that brings joy to your life, improves your quality of life, your self-image and your body on top of it.
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