Dec 20
How Bad Do You Want to Be Successful?
It is not very often that I stumble on something that completely transforms the way I view an approach to something. We are all looking for a little motivation to start, especially when it comes to the overwhelming thought of attempting to lose weight because it can be so discouraging.
This video was passed on to me and it stopped me in my tracks. If you listen very carefully to the words, there is a great message about success in anything you do – weight loss, training, business or life it is all the same. It all boils down to how bad you want it.
I wanted to share this video with you as you approach the new year and decide what is it that you are striving for in your health and how bad do you really want it? It is one of those video that you may want to book mark and watch when you need a little inspiration on the days that you just don’t feel like succeeding but you know you will do it anyway.
Here is the Full Version of Success …
Muscle of the Day: the Piriformis Muscle
This is the start of a education series that I am beginning for my clients at Inner Fit Studios. I think it is important for my clients to know how the body is put together and how they can get the most of their workouts through correct for and function.
We are beginning with the Piriformis Muscle because so many people suffer with this muscle being tight. Read more
Safe Foods for the 30 Day Challenge
Safe Fruits List: 1-2 servings per day (1 cup = 1 serving)
- Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, rhubarb, lemon, lime, cranberries, grapefruit, oranges, grapefruits, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, nectarines, papaya, peaches, guavas
Safe Vegetable List: 6-8 servings per day (1 cup = 1 serving)
- Sprouts (bean, alfalfa, etc.), Greens – lettuce, spinach, kale, chard, romaine, Hearty Greens – collards, mustard greens, kale, Radicchio and endive count as greens, Herbs – parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary, thyme, etc., Bok Choy, Celery, Radishes, Sea Vegetables (Nori, etc), Cabbage (or sauerkraut), Mushrooms, Jicama, Avocado, Cucumbers (or pickles without added sugars), Asparagus, Green Beans and Wax Beans, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Peppers, Green Bell Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Jalapeno Peppers, Summer Squash, Zucchini, Scallions or green onions, Bamboo Shoots, Leeks, Brussels Sprouts, Snow Peas (pods), Tomatoes, Eggplant, Tomatillos, Artichokes, Fennel, Onions, Okra, Spaghetti Squash, Celery Root (Celeriac), Carrots, Turnip (see Carb Counts of Root Vegetables), Water Chestnuts, Pumpkin
Safe Lean Meat and Alternative List: Servings depend on kg
- Chicken, tofu, turkey, pork, beef, roast beef, steak, lamb, liver, bison, duck, veal, ham, venison *choose lean sources of meat*
Safe Seafood List: Servings depend on kg
- Tuna, salmon, sole, cod, trout, halibut, flounder, sardines, herring, crab, lobster, oysters, prawns, muscles, clam, squid, shrimp, crabmeat
Safe Dairy List: Dairy in very small amounts (1 serving per day)
- American cheese, shredded cheddar, cream cheese, cottage cheese, feta, monterrey jack, mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta, swiss, eggs, organic milk
Safe Nuts and Seeds List:
- Almonds, Peanuts, Cashews, Pecans, Sunflower seeds, Pumpkin seeds, Flax seeds, Hazelnuts, Walnuts or most nuts
