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Athlean Xero
I've been doing the Arhlean Xero (body weight only - no equipment) for just over a month. After having done severa of the BeachBody programs, I wanted to try something different. Im pleased with the variety and challenge. I'm interested in connecting with others doing this or other AthleanX programs. Dave
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Lessons on Fitness & Nutrition from Monday Night Football
Have YOU ever watched a sporting event on television and ended up learning something to help you succeed with your fitness and nutrition goals? I did! Let me explain. Before I begin, my apologies to my foreign friends about my reference to football. In THIS blog post, I’m referring to the American version of football (with…
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Regrets? Never!
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Make Failure Your Teacher...NOT Your Undertaker!
About 8 weeks ago, I suffered what many of my MFP friends witnessed through my posts...a serious and lingering back injury. Over the weeks that followed, I was depressed and disappointed as I watched what I thought was my fitness success from the previous 18 months slip away. In short, I was contemplating the idea of my…
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My Little PITA
Let me start by saying that by my reference to PITA I am NOT referring to "Flat hollow unleavened bread that can be split open to hold a filling” My reference is to a "Pain in the *kitten*" (and extending down into my upper leg). My discomfort and intermittent pain in my left glut and upper hamstring is slightly less…
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Being one of THOSE PEOPLE!
Who are THOSE PEOPLE? What's different about THEM? How can I relate to THEM? What do they want from ME? THOSE PEOPLE...are people with Cancer. I became one of THOSE PEOPLE in July of 2012. The answers to the questions above and some other insights are in my most recent blog posting. Some of the answers reveal personal…
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What is your DEEPEST fear?
In the movie Coach Carter (2005), the lead character, a high school basketball coach named Ken Carter (played by Samuel L. Jackson), is surrounded by controversy when he benches his entire team for breaking their academic contract with him. Carter, a successful sporting goods store owner, accepted the job of basketball…
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Stumbling for the RIGHT words....NO MORE!
Do you sometimes stumble for the right words? Does asking an acquaintance or stranger for help give you anxiety? Is the thought of public speaking scary? If you answered yes to any of these inquiries, perhaps you might enjoy reading the content of my most recent blog posting The title of today's blog post is Stumbling for…
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Pivoting
Do you have excuses for why you aren't making progress. Are your excuses real, or do you consider yourself a victim of your circumstances? If so, the sad news is you might ALWAYS remain a victim unless you develop a greater vision for your life." What follows below is the text from my latest blog posting. This blog entry…
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Knee High by the 4th of July
For those that are not familiar with this phrase that is the title of this posting, “knee high by the fourth of July” is used by local farmers who set the expectation of a good crop of corn based on the growth achieved by the 4th of July. Here is the rationale behind this phrase. It is partially based on the growing season…
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The Three Song Rule
What to do when you do NOT feel like working out (aka pushing play for those following P90X or Insanity)? I might have a cure for you! Check out my latest BLOG entry called "The Three-Song Rule" at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jonesdav254
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Procrastination
Do you ever have those tasks (i.e. exercising) or projects that you know you should do but that never get done? Procrastination attacks us all from time to time. In fact, I've noticed it is one of the number one topics in the message board posts and reasons why people give up on their fitness and nutritional goals. On my…
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Tips to Curb Emotional Eating
Over the past fews days, I have been sharing some information I learned during a class my company offered through a program called Better Health. The class was on Emotional Eating. Previous posts on my blog included information on; - What is Emotional Eating - Signs you are an Emotional Eater - Eating Triggers & Emotional…
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Eating Triggers
I've used my blog to share information on a class I took on Emotional Eating. My latest entry is about Eating Triggers. You'll find this entry as well as the previous entries about Emotional Eating at: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jonesdav254
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Class on Emotional Eating
At the suggestion of my of my esteemed MFP friends, I'm sharing through my MFP blog the gist of a class my company offered. I'm fortunate enough that my company offers classes through a program they call Better Health. A recent class was on the topic of Emotional Eating. Eating is a complicated process. One would think…
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Life Begins At The END Of Your Comfort Zone
I read a GREAT quote today. It's attributed to Neale Donald Walsch. I didn't immediately recognize the name. So, like any curious person, I "googled" his name. Turns out, Neale Donald Walsch is the author of the series "Conversations with God". So, back to my original posting...what was the amazing quote? "Life begins at…
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INSANITY Fit Test Results Day 1 vs Day 16
I had a slight wait to get to my 2nd Fit test due to some business travel Still, the results are pretty good even with the slight interruption. Insanity Fit test results after 2 weeks: ................................................................. Aug 22.............Aug 5................% change: Switch…
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Coffee & other beverages
Do you count your coffee & other beverages in your water intake?....or do you count water separately?
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PRICELESS!
Today I led a seminar for public speaking at the local campus of the University of Pittsburgh. There were about 70 people in the session. Thanks to my experience through Toastmasters International, I'm comfortable speaking in front of people and large crowds don't make me anxious. However, over the last few years what has…
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Inspiration from the past...
I recently got a book from a friend. The book was on the topic of being an better sales person (my chosen profession). The book, "The Greatest Salesman in the World" was written 44 years ago by the author Og Mandino. As I have been reading this book, several of the messages/chapters have come to shed greater meaning on…
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It's Day 90
Today I hit "Day 90" on the journey towards better health that I am calling "Turning the Page". In late Nov 2011, I made a commitment to myself that I would exercise more regularly and eat a better diet. My exercising plan was to follow the P90X Fitness program. Early on, that exercise program was EXTREMELY challenging.…
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The First 90 Days
Today I hit "Day 90" on the journey towards better health that I am calling "Turning the Page". In late Nov 2011, I made a commitment to myself that I would exercise more regularly and eat a better diet. My exercising plan was to follow the P90X Fitness program. Early on, that exercise program was EXTREMELY challenging.…
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Finding friends
I'm a "newbie" to MFP. I've been enjoying the site/app and the progress I've made. I read with interest the information about loosing 3X more weight by having friends help support each other. In the words of those who play cards (or just like the phrase)..."I'm ALL in". Help me...and perhaps I can help and encourage you.
