A Mental Change is the Only Way to Achieve a Physical Change

I am a strong believer that the mind is the  key component to a healthier and better you. If you think that mind has no bearing on your lifestyle choice then you are living in denial. People that make that mental switch, or as I like to call it a lifestyle minded change, are the ones that will see their body transform into a beautiful work of art. But why do so many people fail to recognize this concept? The answer is…IT’S HARD TO DO! Let’s face it. If making that switch was that easy we would not have an obesity epidemic in this country today. The latest figures put the percentage of obese adults in this country to over 30%. The children’s rate is fast approaching the 20%. That means a combined 150 million people are faced with the inevitable problems associated with obesity. So, why do many people still fail to recognize this concept? The answer is…IT’S TOO HARD TO DO! Our minds a very a complex tool. We constantly process information and make split decisions in an instant. As much as we understand what is happening around us, we sometimes have a hard time going against our better judgement. For example, we know that eating processed and fried foods or meals containing high sugars or salt are not good for us, but we do it anyway. We know that drinking too much alcohol can have a major impact on our organs, but we do it anyway. And the latest data on smoking could not be more damaging to our health than ever before, and yes, we do it anyway. It’s time to wake up! We need to start taking better care of ourselves. We are headed in the wrong direction and unless we make a mental switch and change our lifestyle for the good, we will be facing an epidemic like never before. Make that switch. Make that switch now. Remember, take care of your body today and it will take care of you tomorrow!...

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Nutrition Tip #4 – Substitute “Sugary Drinks” for Water or Tea

We all know that sugary drinks, such as sodas and juices, play a large role in the rise of child obesity. Drinking just one 8 oz sugary drink every day increases a child’s chances of becoming obese by 60%.  An 8 oz fruit drink has about 110 calories and 7 teaspoons of sugar. A 12 oz can of soda typically contains 10.5 teaspoons of sugar. All of that sugar in your body multiplied by the times of consumption can be dangerous to your health. Let’s get back to basics with water or decaf herbal tea. Up to 60% of the human body is composed of water; the brain is 70% and the lungs are 90%. Herbal tea has been utilized as natural treatments for thousands of years. It will enhance your life, restore strength and can possibly save your life. So let’s substitute all sugary drinks going forward. Your body will thank you for...

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Asking a Trainer Many Questions Will Help You Achieve Your Goals

Over the years, I have had the honor and privilege of helping many people in NJ achieve their fitness goals. The satisfaction I receive from helping others is a feeling that I truly love and wouldn’t trade for anything in the world. It’s one of the many reasons why I chose to become a personal trainer. Therefore, if I had to give one piece of advice to all of you, it would be to take advantage of  the opportunity to ask as many questions as you can when you see your personal trainer, because that is what we love to do. The health and fitness industry is constantly changing. Everyday there are new studies being conducted, new research analyzed and new equipment tested. After all, exercise is a science and science demands research and analyzing. So there are basically two things you can do to stay current with the latest in health and fitness: Do your own research through the news, magazines, blogs and social media. Ask a certified personal trainer as many questions as you can. My suggestion is to do both. You can never have enough information, especially when it comes to your health and well being. So the next time you see your personal trainer or attend a networking event, business expo or health fair make it a point to approach them and ask all those great questions you have regarding health and fitness. I guarantee you, at the very least, you will walk away with information that could put you on the path to a better and stronger you. And remember, ” Take care of your body today and it will take care of you tomorrow.”...

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Do You Think I Need Personal Training? Well….

If I had a dime every time I heard this question …$$$$$ you got it!  Let me just state for the record, that 95% of the people who have asked me that question knew exactly what the answer was going to be. But, just to be fair to them, I immediately answered their question with a question of my own: “Do you have 5 minutes to spare?” With so much information out there about the benefits of exercise, eating right and a positive attitude I still find it hard to believe that a large majority of the population still does not make the time to incorporate some form of exercise during the day. I think what confuses most people these days is the fact that exercise is simply not taken seriously enough. I strongly believe that if more people took the time to re-educate themselves about the benefits of exercise, we wouldn’t be in the state of crisis we are now in regarding our own health and the well being of our children… you can count on that! Therefore, what advice can I give to anyone who is contemplating the decision to make a commitment to exercise? Give me 5 minutes and I’ll show you what you have been...

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