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Hot to Get the Motivation to Lose Weight
We all know diets work. Every book, article, regimen, fitness plan, you name it works as long as you actually do it. Getting the motivation to follow through is arguably the most important part of losing weight. The information will always be there, but the motivation....that's the elusive piece of the puzzle, the thing…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"At first they will ask you WHY you're doing it. Later they'll ask you HOW you did it. Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." Let's get it done! Shawn
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10 Ways to Move Beyond a Weight Loss Plateau
A weight loss plateau is normal. No matter how diligent you are in following your good health regimen, from time to time you'll fall off the wagon. The key to getting back on the program, experts say, is to acquire the skills and self-knowledge that will enable you to recover after a relapse. Read More HERE:…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Transformation is not a future event. It's a present day activity. If you are persistent, you will get it. If you are consistent, you will keep it"
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Article: Keeping Food Diary Helps Lose Weight
Those who kept food records six days a week -- jotting down everything they ate and drank on those days -- lost about twice as much weight as those who kept food records one day a week or less, Stevens tells WebMD. Read more HERE: http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20080708/keeping-food-diary-helps-lose-weight
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "The good Lord gave you a body that can stand most anything. It's your mind that you have to convince. There are seven days in the week and "someday" ISN'T one of them."
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Day 3 | How Ya Doing?
So.......Day three is closing and I was wandering how everyone was doing so far. Would like to hear about what you've been struggling with most so far and how you've overcome any obstacles. For me, the struggle has been dealing with cravings. I was seriously wanting a Snickers Ice Cream cone and was fighting my physical…
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Tuesday's Visualization Exercise
Good afternoon team! I mentioned a few days ago the importance of visualization: Being able to "see" with your mind's eye where you want to be and get motivated to achieve it. Hope this helps! For the Ladies: http://youtu.be/fySfTF31-pA For the Men: http://youtu.be/9NwyXwn72kc Let's get it done!
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Choosing Healthy Fats
For decades, doctors, nutritionists and health authorities have told us that a diet high in saturated fats raises blood cholesterol levels and increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. However, recent studies have made headlines by casting doubt on those claims, concluding that people who eat lots of saturated fat do…
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Today's Quote of the Day
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Exercise" is the poor man's plastic surgery!
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Article: Getting Funky with Cheat Meals
Today's link is not really an article, but a video from a trainer I admire: Funk Roberts of "Funk Roberts Fitness." Here he discusses how cheat meals can help you lose weight--which is why the August Challenge allows you to do so: http://youtu.be/2N4yZxizXgs Would love to hear your thoughts! Shawn
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Tracking Eating & Exercise Habits Will Help You Lose Weight
Here are 9 reasons why tracking your eating and exercise habits will help you lose weight: http://evidencemag.com/self-monitoring-weight-loss/
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Day 1 | Did You Do Your Homework????
Day 1 of the August Clean Eating Challenge is nearly complete. You should have written down your definition of "clean eating", scheduled your 3 days for a cheat meal and did your first day weigh in. If you don't mind, please share your definition of "clean eating" for the month. My "clean eating" definition is: 1. No fast…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Believe in yourself! The best way to live your dreams is to wake up!"
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Article: Will Better Sleep Help You Avoid Extra Lbs?
“It’s not so much that if you sleep, you will lose weight, but if you are sleep-deprived, meaning that you are not getting enough minutes of sleep or good quality sleep, your metabolism will not function properly...." More at: http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/lack-of-sleep-weight-gain
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Visualization & Motivation
One of the techniques that have worked for me in my fitness journey is visualization--seeing myself at a certain point, looking a certain way at a certain time. I feed off of youtube videos to help. Thought I'd share: For the Ladies: https://www.youtube.com/embed/nhRzkGpdQdk?list=UU3uDucFPe-E0I6CfxtHWZ6w For the Men:…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
Let's get our minds and outlook regulated! Today's quote: QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I'm not going to tell you it is going to be easy. I'm telling you it is going to be worth it. Go the extra mile--it's never crowded."
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Team Introductions
While we're on this 31-day journey, why not take a moment to introduce yourselves, using the following few tidbits: Name Where you're from Your desired goal weight or pounds you want to lose Favorite "sin" food (the one unhealthy food item that you just love). I'll start. I'm Shawn from Huntsville, AL. My goal weight is to…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "A one-hour workout is only 4% of your day. No excuses! Do something today that your future self will thank you for!"
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Recommended Monthly Check-Up
One thing I recommend to my MFP friends is doing a monthly MFP fitness check-up. Doing these 10 things will greatly help you stay focused and on track: 1. Taking your mandatory measurements (hips, waist, arms, legs, chest, etc) and comparing to last month 2. Weighing in 3. Reviewing your diary from last month and making…
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Article: Weight-loss Goals: Set Yourself Up for Success
Well-planned goals can help you convert your thoughts into action. Here's how to create successful weight-loss goals. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20048224
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Getting Ready for Tomorrow | Review of the Guidelines
Good morning Team! Welcome aboard the August Clean Eating Fitness Challenge! My name is Shawn and I really appreciate your participation and support as we go through the next 30 days together. Here are the guidelines for this Challenge. To win a copy of the CD, you have to meet all of the guidelines. You can definitely…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
A little mental stimulation to start your day: "If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done. Make at least ONE definite move daily toward your goal."
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Today's Article: "Clean Eating 101"
Everyone defines clean eating differently. This site is not an article, but a clean eating resource: http://www.thegraciouspantry.com/clean-eating/ Topics of interest include: 1. Clean Eating Grocery Shopping 2. Eating Clean When You're Broke 3. How to Plan Healthy Meals 4. Clean Eating Foods That Travel Well. Enjoy! Shawn
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
Good morning! Keep this in mind as you go through your day: "Someone who is busier than you is training right now. No excuses. Only results. If you start now, you will see results one day sooner than if you start tomorrow." Let's get it done! Shawn
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Today's Article: HOW TO LOSE BODY FAT NOW
Part of what will keep you locked in and focused during the August Challenge is reading articles on what you're trying to achieve. Each day I will try and post an article of interest. Feel free to comment and/or submit one of your own. Today's Article: "HOW TO LOSE BODY FAT NOW: THE MOST EFFECTIVE METHODS EXPLAINED"…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
Counting down to our 1 Aug start time! Start preparing! QUOTE OF THE DAY: "What doesn't challenge you, won't change you. If you want to change, you have to be willing to be uncomfortable. The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do."
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Prepping for 1 August
Good evening team! Part of the rules/instructions for the challenge involves your having to log in your calories daily. Please take a moment to friend me so that we can keep each other accountable. I'm not here to comment or judge your food log--just holding you accountable for getting it done. You have a few days, but you…
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QUOTE OF THE DAY
Thanks to everyone for the early sign-ups to start the August challenge. Here's a quote to get your day started: "Adversity flexes its hardest when it knows you're gaining strength to break through its hold. Keep pushing and see the treasure that its been trying to keep you blind to." Let's get it done! Shawn
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Recipe | Protein Powder Cheesecake
Talk about combining what I normally would need and definitely NOT need! Adapted from: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-protein-powder-chef-a-recipe-for-protein-cheesecake.html by Anna Sward Of Proteinpow.comNov 11, 2013 My sweet tooth constantly gets me in trouble, and cheesecake is my weakness. Do you have a…
