Healthy 716- Connecting the 716 to Healthier Living

Have you ever looked in the mirror and wondered:  How did I let myself go this far? That’s OK! Now is the perfect time to get back into shape, fast. Let’s change your in-front-of-the-mirror thought bubble to:  Wow, I’m looking amazing!  by reading on and taking the action steps below. Start with Motivation:  Why do you want to get fit again? There must be a reason that you desire to change your body at this time in your life. Think about it until you have a very clear, very specific reason. There is no wrong answer here. We all have our own personal motivators for wanting to achieve our best selves. What’s ultimately important is that your reason is specific and powerful to you. Once you’ve determined what your motivation is, write it down where you can see it every day. Think about it. Focus on it. Don’t ever let go of it. (READ: What Successful People Have In Common) Work on Education:  You need to eat right and workout smart in order...

  Can you guess the one surprising factor that separates West Point cadets who finish the grueling “Beast Barracks” initiation from those who don’t? It’s not strength… speed… or smarts. It’s GRIT — aka the passion and perseverance to reach your long-term goals — and it’s a huge component of mental toughness and taking personal responsibility for your outcomes. And it can play a big role in helping YOU to reach your goals, too. Psychologists were interested in what led cadets to drop out during their West Point initiation, so they ran a study that spanned 9 different classes. Now to even get into West Point, you have to go through a long and demanding approval process that can take a couple of years… Including being nominated by a member of the U.S. Congress! Before classes start, the new cadets are put through “Beast Barracks” initiation. It’s tough — and it’s designed to push them to their limit, physically, emotionally, and mentally. And even though they’d already been through an...

  A lot of people ask me about willpower because they think they don’t have enough of it. Here’s what’s wild about that: it turns out, the fact that they think they don’t have enough willpower might be why they don’t have enough. Say what? Back in the 1990s, scientists came up with a theory called “ego depletion,” which basically says that willpower is a limited resource. And, if you’re tired, stressed, or have made a ton of decisions during the day, you’re more likely to run out of it. ( READ What People Get Wrong With Mental Toughness HERE ) Which sets you up for skipping your planned workouts, ordering takeout instead of eating a healthy home-cooked meal, etc. BUT… new research suggests that ego depletion may only apply  if you believe in it. So, if you  believe  you will run out of willpower, you probably WILL. WOW. But this is actually really good news. It means you can take back control (and personal responsibility!) ove...

 With summer and beach days quickly approaching, most of us are now thinking about looking and feeling our best. Too bad that losing body fat is a slow and steady process, rather than an instantaneous fix. However…I do have an extremely effective 2-step method for losing belly fat faster than ever, and I’d like to share it with you today so that you can utilize it to look and feel your best this summer. ( For EXTRA motivation.. Read " The Fit Life Is Calling HERE " Look Your Best this Summer. This deadly, fat-incinerating method fights fat simultaneously on two separate fronts for maximum effectiveness: your sugar intake and your high-intensity workouts. First:  This step requires zero extra effort on your part! In fact all you have to do is NOT do something that you’re currently doing! You stop consuming refined sugar, in all its forms. This means no sodas, no desserts, no packaged snacks, no candy, no mocha lattes, NO SUGAR AT ALL! When you stop to ...

 As we age, our bodies go through significant changes that can make losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle more challenging. For people over 40, hormonal changes, slower metabolism, and reduced muscle mass can make fat loss seem like an uphill battle. However, with a customized personal training plan tailored to your unique needs, it's possible to not only shed those stubborn pounds but also look and feel years younger. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of customized personal training for people over 40 and how it can help you achieve your fat loss goals and rejuvenate your appearance. The Challenges of Fat Loss for People Over 40 are several factors that make fat loss more difficult. One of the most significant changes is the decline in estrogen levels, which can lead to a slower metabolism and make it harder for your body to burn calories. Additionally, as we age, our muscle mass tends to decrease, which can further slow down our m...