“When the world was a simpler place, the rich were fat, the poor were thin, and the right-thinking people worried about how to feed the hungry. Now the rich are thin, the poor are fat, and the right-thinking people are worried about obesity.”
- The Economist
December 13, 2003
Monday, October 27, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
How much protein is enough?
If you are concerned about your health then you have probably wondered, “how much protein do I need?” You may also wonder “what is the best source of protein?”
Protein is not as mysterious as many make it out to be. You don’t need as much protein as many claim you do, such as the USDA and the beef or poultry industry. Most people think of protein and think of beef or poultry. Here are some things you should know about the meat you eat.
The aim of the beef and poultry industry is to get you to eat as much beef and chicken as possible. Why? Because they make money every time you buy their products. They have lobbyists that pressure the government for less regulations and more subsides. They use tons of money and arm twisting to shape the food pyramid guide in a way that promotes eating a lot of meat. If the government says it is okay to eat meat three times a day, then most people will. Does the government or the meat industry care that excessive animal consumption leads to cholesterol and heart issues, as well increasing your risk for cancers and causing mutations in DNA . The beef and poultry industries care more about the bottom line than your safety. For example, hormones, chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines that get pumped into the animals at the typical meat mill farm is absorbed and ingested by you when you eat the burger and chicken cutlet. This is the same meat you buy in the supermarket under brand and store labels.
Where does this leave you? Do you stop eating meat and become a vegetarian? This is certainly a great option. But what if you don’t want to become a vegetarian? What if you like to eat burgers and wings? First I recommend learning more about the meat that you are eating. Take a peak around sites like People for Ethical Treatment of Animals. Yes, this group is a bit extreme, but they also have great information and eye opening videos to learn in the inside scoop on the meat industry. Need more insight, try this, or this story from Cornell University, US Could Feed 800 Million People with the Grain that Livestock Eat.
If you still want to eat burgers and Turkey at Thanksgiving here are the rules I recommend to my clients. No more than one serving of meat a day. This includes beef, poultry, pork and fish. Are you concerned you won’t get enough protein eating little or no meat, then consider this.
Does this guy look like he needs to eat more protein?
He is a vegan eating only plants.
What about this lady?
A breast feed human infant gets between 3% and 9% of her diet from protein. This is the point with more rapid and substantial growth and development than at any other time in our lives. If an infant in her critical stage of development needs such little protein, than why would we need more as adults?
The bottom line.
Eat no more than 4 ounces of meat a day. Less is better. Eat more veggies, fruits, nuts, grains, seeds, and other quality foods. If you are eating healthy balanced meals with lots of plant foods you will get plenty of protein. You will live longer, healthier, and feel better for it.
Bon Appetite
Protein is not as mysterious as many make it out to be. You don’t need as much protein as many claim you do, such as the USDA and the beef or poultry industry. Most people think of protein and think of beef or poultry. Here are some things you should know about the meat you eat.
The aim of the beef and poultry industry is to get you to eat as much beef and chicken as possible. Why? Because they make money every time you buy their products. They have lobbyists that pressure the government for less regulations and more subsides. They use tons of money and arm twisting to shape the food pyramid guide in a way that promotes eating a lot of meat. If the government says it is okay to eat meat three times a day, then most people will. Does the government or the meat industry care that excessive animal consumption leads to cholesterol and heart issues, as well increasing your risk for cancers and causing mutations in DNA . The beef and poultry industries care more about the bottom line than your safety. For example, hormones, chemicals, pesticides, and vaccines that get pumped into the animals at the typical meat mill farm is absorbed and ingested by you when you eat the burger and chicken cutlet. This is the same meat you buy in the supermarket under brand and store labels.
Where does this leave you? Do you stop eating meat and become a vegetarian? This is certainly a great option. But what if you don’t want to become a vegetarian? What if you like to eat burgers and wings? First I recommend learning more about the meat that you are eating. Take a peak around sites like People for Ethical Treatment of Animals. Yes, this group is a bit extreme, but they also have great information and eye opening videos to learn in the inside scoop on the meat industry. Need more insight, try this, or this story from Cornell University, US Could Feed 800 Million People with the Grain that Livestock Eat.
If you still want to eat burgers and Turkey at Thanksgiving here are the rules I recommend to my clients. No more than one serving of meat a day. This includes beef, poultry, pork and fish. Are you concerned you won’t get enough protein eating little or no meat, then consider this.
Does this guy look like he needs to eat more protein?He is a vegan eating only plants.
What about this lady?She eats only plants too.
What about a baby?
A breast feed human infant gets between 3% and 9% of her diet from protein. This is the point with more rapid and substantial growth and development than at any other time in our lives. If an infant in her critical stage of development needs such little protein, than why would we need more as adults?Hmmmm, something to think about!
The bottom line.
Eat no more than 4 ounces of meat a day. Less is better. Eat more veggies, fruits, nuts, grains, seeds, and other quality foods. If you are eating healthy balanced meals with lots of plant foods you will get plenty of protein. You will live longer, healthier, and feel better for it.
Bon Appetite
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Get healthy! Easier and Faster!
What do you think is involved with getting healthy? Eating right and exercising, right? That is part of it, but there is a greater picture.
The fundamental foundation of weight loss and living healthy is burning more calories than you use. You probably already know that. But have you considered that you can be (and should be) burning more calories throughout the day even when you are not exercising? Simple events can change your life, improve your health and increase the speed while making it easier.
Here’s how to do it. Burn more calories by doing these same things you are doing now, but in a better way.
Obviously this won’t replace your exercise program, but this will boost your success. Each little change will burn 10-50 additional calories. Add several of these each day and you can loose an additional pound or too a week.
Small changes can equal outstanding success!
The fundamental foundation of weight loss and living healthy is burning more calories than you use. You probably already know that. But have you considered that you can be (and should be) burning more calories throughout the day even when you are not exercising? Simple events can change your life, improve your health and increase the speed while making it easier.
Here’s how to do it. Burn more calories by doing these same things you are doing now, but in a better way.
- Take the stairs instead of the elevator.
- Park in the back of the lot instead of circling until you get the closest spot.
- Walk at a faster pace.
- Swing your arms while walking.
- Get happy! Laughing burns more calories.
- Walk to the mailbox instead of getting it from your car window.
- Play outdoor activities with your children.
- Print at the copier at the other end of the office.
- Walk to the bathroom on the other side of the office.
- Walk to the printer or bathroom like you are on a mission!
- Take a brisk walk at lunch. You will also be more awake in the afternoon.
- Un-automate part of your life.
Obviously this won’t replace your exercise program, but this will boost your success. Each little change will burn 10-50 additional calories. Add several of these each day and you can loose an additional pound or too a week.
Small changes can equal outstanding success!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Weight Loss Shock
As I looked out into the audience this past Saturday during my seminar, I shocked some of the audience when I began talking about weight loss and getting into peak health. The speech was promoted as “Success Without Limits” and the description included information about achieving success, as well as including my coaching and fitness information. Everyone should have expected some discussion about heath and fitness. But nonetheless, I got some surprised looks and a few rolled eyes when I began my closing segment about getting into peak physical shape.
Would it matter how much success you had if your heart stopped after 58 years?
Do want to spend your retirement years propped up by a little day-of-the-week pill box?
Staying is peak physical shape is paramount to anything you do in life. It must be the foundation of your life if you want to experience the vitality and energy in the way you were designed. Don’t grow old ... Grow better.
It takes only a few minutes a day to get into and stay in peak physical condition. These few minutes each day has a return on investment approaching infinity. What is it worth to live an extra 20 healthy active years? More birthdays, graduations, weddings, smiles, laughter, and tender moments.
Make the best investment you can.
Invest in yourself and your health.
Would it matter how much success you had if your heart stopped after 58 years?
Do want to spend your retirement years propped up by a little day-of-the-week pill box?
Staying is peak physical shape is paramount to anything you do in life. It must be the foundation of your life if you want to experience the vitality and energy in the way you were designed. Don’t grow old ... Grow better.
It takes only a few minutes a day to get into and stay in peak physical condition. These few minutes each day has a return on investment approaching infinity. What is it worth to live an extra 20 healthy active years? More birthdays, graduations, weddings, smiles, laughter, and tender moments.
Make the best investment you can.
Invest in yourself and your health.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Altitude of Attitude
I recently gave a keynote speech in Western Massachusetts titled, “Altitude of Attitude.” The purpose was to entertain, motivate, and most importantly help create an emotional shift in the audience. I shared a story about my experience with a horrific auto accident that nearly took my life when I was just beginning my teenage years. Then I talked about how that event shaped my life, but even with this perspective I am always growing and nurturing my attitude.
Life is incredibly fragile and precious. Every hug, thank you, and handshake must be cherished and shared with your complete attention and soul. We get so caught up in keeping up with the speed of life that we forget to do the most fundamental and important things.
If today were your last day, would it matter that yesterday you argued over dishes in the sink, you were late to an engagement, or your son misbehaved? What matters most is that you gave your all to your family, friends and work.
Remember to cherish those you love by taking care of yourself first. Love yourself first and give yourself the greatest gift you can; the gift of health and vibrancy; Physical, emotional, and psychological health. Nurture all three and then you will have even more to give to those who are most important in your life.
What is the Altitude of your Attitude?
Life is incredibly fragile and precious. Every hug, thank you, and handshake must be cherished and shared with your complete attention and soul. We get so caught up in keeping up with the speed of life that we forget to do the most fundamental and important things.
If today were your last day, would it matter that yesterday you argued over dishes in the sink, you were late to an engagement, or your son misbehaved? What matters most is that you gave your all to your family, friends and work.
Remember to cherish those you love by taking care of yourself first. Love yourself first and give yourself the greatest gift you can; the gift of health and vibrancy; Physical, emotional, and psychological health. Nurture all three and then you will have even more to give to those who are most important in your life.
What is the Altitude of your Attitude?
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Grass Root
Sometimes you get lucky. On a recent trip to Tampa Florida I googled “vegan restaurant.” Only one location came up and it was only about 15 minutes away, so I jumped in my rented Pontiac Solstice convertible (incredibly wild car) and headed to the restaurant Grass Root.
At first I drove right past, this is not the neighborhood you would expect to find a great eatery, but I looped around and saw a line of cars parked out front. That many cars in this little restaurant, it must have something going on. I went in and was nicely surprised. The place is simple and chic and draws the kind of crowd you would expect. A wonderful mix of affluent fifty-something yuppies to the group of twenty-something back packers. Very cool crowd.
The menu was amazing. This wasn’t just a vegan restaurant, but also serves organic living raw food. For clarification, vegan means no meat or dairy products. Raw food means uncooked vegan meals consisting of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. For most this sounds extreme, but until you have had a fabulously prepared raw food meal - you have not eaten. Grass Roots is a must if you are in the Tampa area.
What I had: The Incredible Hulk (juice bar), Wheat grass shot, Raw Sushi (no fish), and Marrakesh. My complete meal was raw and living foods. It rocked!
Since being introduced to the raw food lifestyle, I try to incorporate living raw foods as much as I can. It is often easy to prepare and there is no cook time or clean up of pots and pans. I have several raw food cook books to learn the craft. For example, last night I cut up cucumber, parsnip, yellow squash, green peppers, a peach, and put them in the food processor with olive oil and a little bit of bread crumbs (bread is not raw food, but I like the texture). I then stuffed the mix into a bell red pepper and served it. 10 minutes and I have a great meal. Fabulous! Even my 2 year old enjoyed it.
If your think veggies are boring, you need to learn a new way to prepare them. Eat at a place like Grass Root and you will have a new love for veggies.
Live raw foods will extend your life and reduce most disease risks!
At first I drove right past, this is not the neighborhood you would expect to find a great eatery, but I looped around and saw a line of cars parked out front. That many cars in this little restaurant, it must have something going on. I went in and was nicely surprised. The place is simple and chic and draws the kind of crowd you would expect. A wonderful mix of affluent fifty-something yuppies to the group of twenty-something back packers. Very cool crowd.
The menu was amazing. This wasn’t just a vegan restaurant, but also serves organic living raw food. For clarification, vegan means no meat or dairy products. Raw food means uncooked vegan meals consisting of vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. For most this sounds extreme, but until you have had a fabulously prepared raw food meal - you have not eaten. Grass Roots is a must if you are in the Tampa area.
What I had: The Incredible Hulk (juice bar), Wheat grass shot, Raw Sushi (no fish), and Marrakesh. My complete meal was raw and living foods. It rocked!
Since being introduced to the raw food lifestyle, I try to incorporate living raw foods as much as I can. It is often easy to prepare and there is no cook time or clean up of pots and pans. I have several raw food cook books to learn the craft. For example, last night I cut up cucumber, parsnip, yellow squash, green peppers, a peach, and put them in the food processor with olive oil and a little bit of bread crumbs (bread is not raw food, but I like the texture). I then stuffed the mix into a bell red pepper and served it. 10 minutes and I have a great meal. Fabulous! Even my 2 year old enjoyed it.
If your think veggies are boring, you need to learn a new way to prepare them. Eat at a place like Grass Root and you will have a new love for veggies.
Live raw foods will extend your life and reduce most disease risks!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Croix Sather - Ironman RI results
Have you ever made a goal so big you wondered if it was really possible? I entered the Rhode Island Ironman 70.3 with the sole intention of finishing without stopping and breaking 7 hours. Sure I would like to be in the top 10%, but I this .....
Check out my full post Ironman story at TriathlonLifestyle.
Check out my full post Ironman story at TriathlonLifestyle.
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
The Ultimate Challenge in New England
Imagine your wake up call at 3 am in your hotel room. You get up and head down to the lobby where there are dozens of people having an early breakfast. No this isn’t a strange breakfast group meeting, although some of the attendees may be certifiable. The groups heads down to the beach and the gun fires at 6am. The first racers are in the water and then almost two thousand athletes follow.
An Ironman 70.3 race starts with a 1.2 mile swim, then a 56 mile bicycle race, and ends with a half marathon of 13.1 miles for a total of 70.3 miles. The pros will finish in just under 4 hours, but other athletes will never finish at all. Each contestant has a 9 hour window to finish the race or you are stopped and disqualified.
This is my first Ironman race and it is also the first Ironman race in Providence, RI. I have done several shorter triathlons, but never this race of races. Some say an Ironman is the ultimate test of endurance and internal strength. I believe it is an amazing opportunity to push your physical and mental limitations further than most even dare. It is not about about the first place win for most, but one against oneself. Throughout most of the race, psychology is more important that physical strength.
I am very excited to be able to participate in this race. This event will be a growing moment for me, about 25,000 moments to be accurate. I hope to finish in about 7 hours. I believe that if you are not growing you are dying. In the end I know that I will be a champion no matter what the race clock reads when I cross the line.
More on this race next week. I may be sitting on my couch with my laptop unable to move for several days. I say this only partially tongue and cheek. My wife is coming with me not to see me cross the finish line, but to drive my Gumby like body 3 hours back home.
I plan on competing in a full Ironman (double the length of this race) within the next year, but ask me that after this Sunday and I will let you know if I am still enamored with that idea.
What’s your ultimate challenge?
Live Fit, Laugh Often, Love Most .... Life is a wonderful ride!
An Ironman 70.3 race starts with a 1.2 mile swim, then a 56 mile bicycle race, and ends with a half marathon of 13.1 miles for a total of 70.3 miles. The pros will finish in just under 4 hours, but other athletes will never finish at all. Each contestant has a 9 hour window to finish the race or you are stopped and disqualified.
This is my first Ironman race and it is also the first Ironman race in Providence, RI. I have done several shorter triathlons, but never this race of races. Some say an Ironman is the ultimate test of endurance and internal strength. I believe it is an amazing opportunity to push your physical and mental limitations further than most even dare. It is not about about the first place win for most, but one against oneself. Throughout most of the race, psychology is more important that physical strength.
I am very excited to be able to participate in this race. This event will be a growing moment for me, about 25,000 moments to be accurate. I hope to finish in about 7 hours. I believe that if you are not growing you are dying. In the end I know that I will be a champion no matter what the race clock reads when I cross the line.
More on this race next week. I may be sitting on my couch with my laptop unable to move for several days. I say this only partially tongue and cheek. My wife is coming with me not to see me cross the finish line, but to drive my Gumby like body 3 hours back home.
I plan on competing in a full Ironman (double the length of this race) within the next year, but ask me that after this Sunday and I will let you know if I am still enamored with that idea.
What’s your ultimate challenge?
Live Fit, Laugh Often, Love Most .... Life is a wonderful ride!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Weight Loss Magic
Last night I had the wonderful opportunity to see motivational speaker and magician, Jim Snack. He was fabulous. The audience left the room jazzed, amazed, and motivated. Jim used a fabulous combination of magic, humor, and tricks to captivate the audience and also teach us some valuable lessons.
Lesson One: Sometimes you don’t see the obvious directly in front of you!
Using 5 pens on a desk he would arrange them in a pattern that correlated with a number. He would rearrange them and tell you the number. It was the audience’s job to figure out the pattern. I can’t tell you the solution to the game because that would ruin the surprise. The point is that the solution was so obvious, so transparent and clear, but still over 90 percent of the audience could not figure it out until it was explained. Then we all had a DOH! moment.
How does this relate to a healthy lifestyle, weight loss and a Better Body? The solution is this; sometimes you can’t see what is right in front of you even if it is obvious and in plain sight because of your conditioned patterns of problem solving. The patterns have developed all your life. The teachings of your parents, friends, teachers, and bosses have pigeonholed you into a particular way of thinking and problem solving. A way of thinking that is not always beneficial to your goals.
When someone tries to lose weight with diet after diet and she doesn’t get the long-term effect that she is looking for – this is obviously not an effective strategy. But this is exactly what people do, over and over and over. Hve you ever don this? If something doesn’t work, then try something else. Don’t do the same thing over and over and expect different results (see yesterday’s post about insanity).
When you give up dieting and decide to change your lifestyle you will begin to make permanent progress towards a healthy life and leave your weight struggles behind. You won’t always do the right thing and you won’t always find the best solutions in the beginning. Take another look and try to find the obvious that is right in front of you. What are you doing that can be tweaked or changed? What are you doing that can be taken to the next level? It is the accumulation of small changes that create BIG results!
The magic of healthy living is seeing the obvious that is right in front of you!
Live Fit, Laugh Often, Love Most! Life is a Wonderful Ride!
Lesson One: Sometimes you don’t see the obvious directly in front of you!
Using 5 pens on a desk he would arrange them in a pattern that correlated with a number. He would rearrange them and tell you the number. It was the audience’s job to figure out the pattern. I can’t tell you the solution to the game because that would ruin the surprise. The point is that the solution was so obvious, so transparent and clear, but still over 90 percent of the audience could not figure it out until it was explained. Then we all had a DOH! moment.
How does this relate to a healthy lifestyle, weight loss and a Better Body? The solution is this; sometimes you can’t see what is right in front of you even if it is obvious and in plain sight because of your conditioned patterns of problem solving. The patterns have developed all your life. The teachings of your parents, friends, teachers, and bosses have pigeonholed you into a particular way of thinking and problem solving. A way of thinking that is not always beneficial to your goals.
When someone tries to lose weight with diet after diet and she doesn’t get the long-term effect that she is looking for – this is obviously not an effective strategy. But this is exactly what people do, over and over and over. Hve you ever don this? If something doesn’t work, then try something else. Don’t do the same thing over and over and expect different results (see yesterday’s post about insanity).
When you give up dieting and decide to change your lifestyle you will begin to make permanent progress towards a healthy life and leave your weight struggles behind. You won’t always do the right thing and you won’t always find the best solutions in the beginning. Take another look and try to find the obvious that is right in front of you. What are you doing that can be tweaked or changed? What are you doing that can be taken to the next level? It is the accumulation of small changes that create BIG results!
The magic of healthy living is seeing the obvious that is right in front of you!
Live Fit, Laugh Often, Love Most! Life is a Wonderful Ride!
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Insanity of Weight Loss
You have probably heard this phrase, but it is certainly worth repeating. “If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.” In other words, insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.
Be brave to change your habits to a healthy and fit lifestyle. Do be brave to withstand the pain and discomfort of your current habits. If you spend your life eating garbage processed foods, you will hate life later and complain that you should have done something when you were younger.
I like to ask people, “If you could go back and do anything different in your life for your health, what would it be?” Inevitably it is some version of living a healthier lifestyle; I would eat less junk food; I would exercise more; I would be more active. Then I ask, “Why don’t you start now?” I am met with a look of dumbfoundness as if to say, “I can do that?”
It is never too late and anything improvement you do will help you in as little as a few days. It doesn’t have to be, “Stop this lazy junk food life! I am getting off!” But, it could. Small changes can make dramatic results.
Stop the insanity and create the life of your dreams.
Be brave to change your habits to a healthy and fit lifestyle. Do be brave to withstand the pain and discomfort of your current habits. If you spend your life eating garbage processed foods, you will hate life later and complain that you should have done something when you were younger.
I like to ask people, “If you could go back and do anything different in your life for your health, what would it be?” Inevitably it is some version of living a healthier lifestyle; I would eat less junk food; I would exercise more; I would be more active. Then I ask, “Why don’t you start now?” I am met with a look of dumbfoundness as if to say, “I can do that?”
It is never too late and anything improvement you do will help you in as little as a few days. It doesn’t have to be, “Stop this lazy junk food life! I am getting off!” But, it could. Small changes can make dramatic results.
Stop the insanity and create the life of your dreams.
Friday, June 6, 2008
The Best Weekend Ever
Last weekend I attended “The Best Weekend Ever” with David Wolfe and Peter Ragnar. It was a great weekend and I learned a lot from the best raw food nutritionists in the world. A raw foodist eats only veggies, fruits, nuts, legumes and basically anything that grows. This is stricter than a vegetarian or even a vegan because a raw foodist only eats raw food, never cooked.
The event was well attended with about 150 people for a 3-day seminar. David Wolfe talked about raw foods and explained the purpose and benefit of each. The most beautiful thing about David is that he is so genuine and approachable. He ate lunch and dinner with us, and answered so many question. Not to mention his incredible and depth of knowledge about nutrition. Peter Ragnar talked about his philosophies for health and balance in life via (seamless) 2-way video conferencing. Yes we even got ask Peter questions with the live video conferencing. Peter doesn’t leave his mountaintop. He is in his senior years, but you would never know it by the way he moves. His physical body is decades younger than his chronological age (which he won’t share). There were other speakers, that were also amazing and I will bring you information about them in future blog posts.
With a healthy and balanced life, every weekend can be the Best Ever!
The event was well attended with about 150 people for a 3-day seminar. David Wolfe talked about raw foods and explained the purpose and benefit of each. The most beautiful thing about David is that he is so genuine and approachable. He ate lunch and dinner with us, and answered so many question. Not to mention his incredible and depth of knowledge about nutrition. Peter Ragnar talked about his philosophies for health and balance in life via (seamless) 2-way video conferencing. Yes we even got ask Peter questions with the live video conferencing. Peter doesn’t leave his mountaintop. He is in his senior years, but you would never know it by the way he moves. His physical body is decades younger than his chronological age (which he won’t share). There were other speakers, that were also amazing and I will bring you information about them in future blog posts.
With a healthy and balanced life, every weekend can be the Best Ever!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
92 and feeling like 50
If you read biographies of the famous you find that all great and successful people never stop learning. This is not only true for the famous, but also for the every day exceptional person. An excellent doctor, a home renovation contractor, a school teacher, a parent, and a top selling sales associate. If you do not continue to sharpen your skills, increase your knowledge, or improve your thinking, you will always get what you have always got. If you are not growing, then you are dying. For example, a plant; it grows from the day it is germinates as a seed until the day it dies. Have you ever seen a dying plant grow?
Unfortunately, and too often people die before they actually … well, die. Many people wither into shells of once they once were decades before their time. The only reason that a person is not as healthy in her 70’s as she was in her 20’s is because of her lifestyle. If you eat properly, exercise regularly, keep your muscles strong and toned, and keep your brain improving, you will be amazingly healthy in you “golden years.” Isn’t that what retirement is suppose to be about.
My neighbor (a few years and 2 houses ago), drove a beautiful white Jaguar convertible, and went out regularly to meet new people and always dated younger women. He was 92 and kept company with people in their 50’s. He loved to tell stories and he always talked about the future, the latest book he read, or new dance move he learned. He ate well and lived a balanced life and only kept company with those of a positive mental attitude. He didn’t look a day over 70. I think I will have to check in on John and see how he is doing. He will be turning 100 this year.
I think we can all learn a little from John.
John’s Lesson: “You are never too old to learn or try new things.”
Unfortunately, and too often people die before they actually … well, die. Many people wither into shells of once they once were decades before their time. The only reason that a person is not as healthy in her 70’s as she was in her 20’s is because of her lifestyle. If you eat properly, exercise regularly, keep your muscles strong and toned, and keep your brain improving, you will be amazingly healthy in you “golden years.” Isn’t that what retirement is suppose to be about.
My neighbor (a few years and 2 houses ago), drove a beautiful white Jaguar convertible, and went out regularly to meet new people and always dated younger women. He was 92 and kept company with people in their 50’s. He loved to tell stories and he always talked about the future, the latest book he read, or new dance move he learned. He ate well and lived a balanced life and only kept company with those of a positive mental attitude. He didn’t look a day over 70. I think I will have to check in on John and see how he is doing. He will be turning 100 this year.
I think we can all learn a little from John.
John’s Lesson: “You are never too old to learn or try new things.”
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Health Drink? Not so fast!
You might think that a drink with words like; Vitamin, Water, Juice, Power-C, Dragonfruit, and other spicy naming like “Water + Vitamins = All you need”, would be healthy. Not so quick.
I am talking about Glaceau VitaminWater. This is an unhealthy “health drink.” Maybe the unhealthiest of all. The second ingredient is Crystalline Fructose, AKA sugar. Where does processed sugar fall under the category of healthy? Who are they kidding? Actually … a lot of people because most do not read the label. Anything with glucose, fructose, corn syrup, or similar ingredients should be avoided in your diet, or limited. These are garbage-processed sugars that add body-fat to your waistline.
Be careful with fancy marketing words and phrases like; “nutrient enhance water beverage”, “natural”, “hydrate responsibly.”
Here’s the NOT-SO skinny on this health drink.
125 calories in the bottle
32.5 grams of sugar
Less than 1 percent juice
Includes Crystalline Fructose
and a bunch of chemical ingredients we can’t pronounce.
Drink lesson: Sounds healthy does not = healthy
I am talking about Glaceau VitaminWater. This is an unhealthy “health drink.” Maybe the unhealthiest of all. The second ingredient is Crystalline Fructose, AKA sugar. Where does processed sugar fall under the category of healthy? Who are they kidding? Actually … a lot of people because most do not read the label. Anything with glucose, fructose, corn syrup, or similar ingredients should be avoided in your diet, or limited. These are garbage-processed sugars that add body-fat to your waistline.
Be careful with fancy marketing words and phrases like; “nutrient enhance water beverage”, “natural”, “hydrate responsibly.”
Here’s the NOT-SO skinny on this health drink.
125 calories in the bottle
32.5 grams of sugar
Less than 1 percent juice
Includes Crystalline Fructose
and a bunch of chemical ingredients we can’t pronounce.
Drink lesson: Sounds healthy does not = healthy
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
It’s the little things!
I hear from many people, “It is so hard to make a radical lifestyle change.” I recommend making a radical change in your life if you want massive results. When you make a decision and cut off all other possibilities, then you will succeed at permanent weight loss. I understand that some prefer to dip their toe in the pool rather than jump in. This method can also be successful, but only if you implement one change, make it a ritual or your lifestyle; and then build on it with another change. You can change one thing a day, a week, or even one a month. The more the merrier and faster you will get to your Better Body and Better Life.
Here are 3 simple things you can do that will make a dramatic change:
Combine all three tips and you may lose 20,30, or even 40 pounds in a year by making small and simple changes.
Change what you focus on and you will change your life!
With love … Croix
Here are 3 simple things you can do that will make a dramatic change:
- Substitute seltzer (soda) water for soda. Zero calories and healthier than any type of soda.
- Serve your meal onto a plate and then put away the extra for leftovers. You are much less likely to open the fridge, take the food back out and serve another plate. If you get the urge (usually out of habit) to eat more, then get up, wash the plates and go do something. Go for a walk, make a call, help your children with their homework. Do something to change your focus from food to an activity.
- Lose 6 extra pounds free! Burn more calories by taking the stairs or parking far from your job or the mall. And walk with a purpose and speed. If you can add 4 events to your day that burns 15 calories extra each, you will burn 21,400 calories in a year or about 6 pounds of bodyfat. 6 pounds lighter by this time next year for doing almost nothing!
Combine all three tips and you may lose 20,30, or even 40 pounds in a year by making small and simple changes.
Change what you focus on and you will change your life!
With love … Croix
Monday, May 19, 2008
Fitness for a Fabulous Body
Remember how good it felt when you were a child and it was your birthday? I got to feel that way last week. I received my pre-publication proof of the BetterBody BetterLife “Fitness for a Fabulous Body” DVD. This is my copy of the DVD for final approval before it goes into production. AXA Media Group did an amazing job. I am absolutely thrilled with the video. The DVD is expected to be released in a next month.
There are two main reasons why I created a DVD to go with the Better Body BetterLife program. First, a video is a far better learning tool that a few illustrations in the back of a book showing you how to perform muscle-toning exercises, like you see in most programs. You will learn faster and better when you see the exercises in action. Second, it is an opportunity for us to meet, even if it is virtually.
Most health programs focus on dieting and cardiovascular exercise. Yes, your dietary intake is important (dieting is bad), in other words your nutrition, and so is cardio exercise. But, there is another essential component that must be incorporated into your life and it is muscle toning. Muscle burns more calories than fat. Tone and strengthen your muscles and it will be easier to create and keep the body of your dreams. Also, toned and strong muscles make you look better, feel better, and make it easier for you to do every activity in your life.
Toned and strong muscles are a foundation of a healthy life.
There are two main reasons why I created a DVD to go with the Better Body BetterLife program. First, a video is a far better learning tool that a few illustrations in the back of a book showing you how to perform muscle-toning exercises, like you see in most programs. You will learn faster and better when you see the exercises in action. Second, it is an opportunity for us to meet, even if it is virtually.
Most health programs focus on dieting and cardiovascular exercise. Yes, your dietary intake is important (dieting is bad), in other words your nutrition, and so is cardio exercise. But, there is another essential component that must be incorporated into your life and it is muscle toning. Muscle burns more calories than fat. Tone and strengthen your muscles and it will be easier to create and keep the body of your dreams. Also, toned and strong muscles make you look better, feel better, and make it easier for you to do every activity in your life.
Toned and strong muscles are a foundation of a healthy life.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
BetterBody BetterLife by Croix Sather - Book and Journal Now available
It is an exciting week here at the BetterBody BetterLife offices. The big trucks delivered the boxes of the author’s edition books and the journals. The author’s edition is a limited run of books that are autographed and numbered. These books were first off the presses. The remainder of the printing will be shipped through the national distributor. Order from the BetterBodyBetterLife website to get your author’s edition book, and you save 20% by buying directly from us. You can now purchase the book, journal, or the complete program. Go to the BetterBodyBetterLife website for more information. Purchase the complete program and save 20% online.
The DVD is still on the “cutting table” as they say. AXA Media is fishing up the production of “Fitness for a Fabulous Body” DVD. In this DVD I illustrate for you the complete muscle toning exercise program and how to do each exercise. No boring photos in my book, an exciting DVD is included with the complete program to make learning fun and more effective. This is a must for those new to fitness or muscle toning. If you purchase the complete program, the DVD will be shipped directly to you on the same day we receive it, and we pay for the shipping. Be the first to own the complete BetterBody BetterLife program.
Don’t forget to tell me who you want the book autographed for.
Here’s to a happy, healthy, and fit life for all of us.
The DVD is still on the “cutting table” as they say. AXA Media is fishing up the production of “Fitness for a Fabulous Body” DVD. In this DVD I illustrate for you the complete muscle toning exercise program and how to do each exercise. No boring photos in my book, an exciting DVD is included with the complete program to make learning fun and more effective. This is a must for those new to fitness or muscle toning. If you purchase the complete program, the DVD will be shipped directly to you on the same day we receive it, and we pay for the shipping. Be the first to own the complete BetterBody BetterLife program.
Don’t forget to tell me who you want the book autographed for.
Here’s to a happy, healthy, and fit life for all of us.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Do You Have an Attitude?
Do people have a great attitude because they are doing well, or are they doing well because they have a great attitude? Attitude comes first! Life is attitude and your perception of the world. A positive attitude is a common denominator among high achievers; they are optimistic and genuinely happy no matter what the situation.
A positive attitude is a choice!
Do you have a problem? I don’t believe in problems, only challenges and obstacles. When a negative situation arises, most people say that they have a problem. The only problem is the belief that the “situation” is a problem. Problems are simply challenges to conquer or obstacles to remove from your life. You are reading this program because you have a challenge to overcome. You will get past one of the toughest challenges in your life while having fun. When you eradicate the weight and health obstacle, you will see many other obstacles disappearing simultaneously. Your life will become fuller and more enjoyable, and your horizons will expand.
A positive attitude is a choice!
Do you have a problem? I don’t believe in problems, only challenges and obstacles. When a negative situation arises, most people say that they have a problem. The only problem is the belief that the “situation” is a problem. Problems are simply challenges to conquer or obstacles to remove from your life. You are reading this program because you have a challenge to overcome. You will get past one of the toughest challenges in your life while having fun. When you eradicate the weight and health obstacle, you will see many other obstacles disappearing simultaneously. Your life will become fuller and more enjoyable, and your horizons will expand.
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