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Desire Means Nothing Without Action

Guest blogger Jon Luciano, who blogs at www.extreme-workout.com, woke up one morning and decided to make a change. He’s lost 39 pounds since February 2024 through healthy eating and regular exercise. Although the infomercials feature chiseled and fit people, he will never (ever) buy a Shake Weight. Follow Jon on Twitter @jonluciano.

Not too long ago, I was at the pool with a bunch of friends. While they were sunbathing, having fun in the pool and enjoying the weather, I was sitting at a nearby table. I had my shirt on as many overweight people do at a pool. Why can’t I be in shape? Why can’t I feel comfortable and confident without a shirt on? I told myself that I was going to get into shape and be healthy. I had a burning desire to not be fat anymore. I then ordered a double cheeseburger with bacon and proceeded to gain another 12 pounds in the following months. (more…)

Posted on October 9, 2023 by GuestBlogger

10 Weight Loss Tips Everyone Needs to Hear

Guest blogger Tony Posnanski is the author of The Anti-Jared. Tony struggled with weight loss his whole life until he realized he was not going to be fooled anymore. He has lost more than 200 pounds and maintained it for more than a year. Tony works out six days a week, eats better than before, and has a new outlook on things!

Hi! My name is Tony and I have lost a lot of weight. I have kept off close to 200 pounds for eighteen months! I am working out every day, and I changed the way I eat!

So, I am going to give you my top ten tips on weight loss. Ready…..

1.    B…….

Okay, what can I say that you have not heard before? Am I really that much smarter than anyone else? I wonder. Hmmmmm, we know about eating less, moving more. Am I going to be condescending? Ten tips?

Anyway, back to the ten tips on weight loss….. (more…)

Posted on September 18, 2023 by GuestBlogger

How to Choose the Right Professional to Help Meet Your Goals

Lifestyle change is difficult work and often requires the support of others. When undertaking a major life change, it is generally important to seek the assistance and guidance of professionals to encourage you and equip you with new tools and information to help.

When trying to lose weight, change eating habits, or increase exercise, you may need a coach, therapist, trainer, and/or a nutritionist, all of whom can help you in different ways. Even better, you can assemble a team of professionals that surround you with support, information, tools, and techniques to get your best results.

Coach: A coach collaborates with you to help you achieve the goals that you set through a structured, solution-focused process. Coaching differs from traditional therapy in that the focus is on what can be done today to improve your future, rather than working through the difficulties of the past or the present. Coaching generally involves homework and accountability and coaches are often able to be more flexible in working with clients over the phone or online. (more…)

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Brooke Randolph

Petra Kolber’s Home Exercise Tips

Renowned fitness expert and spokesperson for California Walnuts, Petra Kolber, shares her ideas for exercising at home and setting realistic goals.

For those unable to dedicate hours at a gym every day, what’s a good short exercise to do at home?

Walking is the perfect cardio exercise that can be done anywhere and has great health benefits. Even a quick 10-minute walk around the block will give you results.

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Posted on June 10, 2023 by Rebecca

Small Goals Add up to Big Rewards

In the movie Forrest Gump, Forrest ran for three years, two months, 14 days, and 16 hours not because he set out to run across the country, but because he just kept going.

That day, for no particular reason, I decided to go for a little run. So I ran to the end of the road. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d run to the end of town. And when I got there, I thought maybe I’d just run across Greenbow County. And I figured, since I run this far, maybe I’d just run across the great state of Alabama. And that’s what I did. I ran clear across Alabama. For no particular reason I just kept on going. I ran clear to the ocean. And when I got there, I figured, since I’d gone this far, I might as well turn around, just keep on going. When I got to another ocean, I figured, since I’d gone this far, I might as well just turn back, keep right on going.

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Posted on May 21, 2023 by Brooke Randolph

Maintaining the Momentum of New Year’s Resolutions

successJust about a month ago, we were celebrating the beginning of a new year, and a new decade. Did you make a New Year’s Resolution? Did you decide that with the new year would come a new you? Did you resolve to lose weight, develop an exercise habit, or change your diet? How is it going for you?

Many people who make these types of vows struggle with maintaining their forward momentum. Maybe you aren’t seeing results as quickly as you’d like, or you feel stifled and tired of even trying. Relax and take heart, for what you are feeling is normal and natural and literally everyone goes through it. How do you get past it, though? (more…)

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Carmen

A Beginner’s Guide to the Gym

Well, 2024 is here and it’s time to start those New Year’s resolutions. A popular resolution by many people is to increase their fitness level. Well, the first step to doing so is finding a gym. Finding the right gym is a difficult process and in some cases a huge hassle. Follow these simple steps below and you will find the right gym/health club.woman working out

Beginner’s Guide to the Gym:

Step 1:  Research several gyms/health clubs and find a few that satisfy your needs/wants.

Step 2: Visit each of those gyms/health clubs and tour them to see if you like or dislike the environment/equipment.

Step 3: Sit down with a membership representative and figure out if you want to do a month-to-month or yearly plan. (more…)

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Matt

20 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions You Should Make

Happy New Year! Now that 2024 is safely behind us it is time to embrace the newness of 2024. Not only does today mark the start of a new year, but also the start of a new decade. new year 2010

There are many New Year’s Day traditions, including eating a bowl of black eyed peas for luck, watching college bowl games, taking down the holiday decorations, and even resolving to make some grand change in the coming weeks and months.

The bowl games sound like the most appealing, but you’ll no doubt find yourself mulling over a resolution. The thing is, most people make some bold decision to make drastic changes in their lives, and no matter how much commitment to that goal they wind up falling short. It’s not because they aren’t capable, but instead that we just aren’t programmed to accept that much change so quickly. Especially when it comes to our favorite food, cigarette, TV show or other vice. (more…)

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Natalie K

Dieting 101: Setting Realistic Goals and Reaching Them

We’re working on a plan for healthy weight management without dieting. If you’re just joining us, you need to catch up. Read the last post, Dieting 101: Getting Started, and make sure this is a journey you want to be on. If you’ve rejected dieting and prepared yourself for changes, it’s time for goals.weight loss goals

Setting realistic goals is so important. You build success upon success. By starting small, you will repeat the easy changes and they add up to big results. So first thing, give yourself permission to set easy goals. Take the struggle out if it!

Goal-Setting Tips

  • Think short-term: What is a small change you can do today and repeat tomorrow? Maybe you do no exercise at all. How about measuring how active your lifestyle is with a new, inexpensive pedometer. Wear a pedometer and see how many steps you take. If you have a desk job, I’d be surprised if you get more than 3,000 steps a day and you need 10,000. Does this motivate you to walk 30 minutes at lunch or after dinner? (more…)
Posted on December 30, 2023 by Rebecca

Helping Others Can Help You Achieve Success

cyclistsIt seems obvious to many that finding a great trainer, mentor, or coach can put you on the right path to meet your fitness goals, but you may not have considered that being a mentor for someone else can also contribute to your personal success.

You do not have to be an expert to learn from your own experiences and share those lessons with others. Sometimes the best mentors are the ones who are more able to remember the difficulties of the journey. It is not important for you to have all the answers to help someone else; even Jillian Michaels has felt stuck when helping others. (more…)

Posted on December 27, 2023 by Brooke Randolph

Create a Mantra to Keep Focused

stuart smalleyWhenever I find myself dreading a workout or trying to give myself a reason to take a day off or not finish for the day, I remind myself of my mantra and repeat it until I am finished.

A mantra is a simple word or phrase that is easily repeatable. A mantra can be a something that defines you or words to live by, a statement that motivates you to a goal, a self-affirmation or reassurance (think Stuart Smalley), or a mix of all of the above.

Some of the mantras of my friends include “This is Great PR,” business-oriented words by which to live; “Just breath through it,” a statement of self-motivation; “I have everything I need right now and am filled with peace, joy and gratitude,” an affirmation; and “Whatever it takes,” a statement of goal-commitment. Although they are all very different, each can powerfully shape one’s life. (more…)

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Brooke Randolph