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What Works? Five Basic Principles For Fitness Success
Many times, I've been asked "What works?" This is from friends, acquaintances and prospective clients. Some are looking for the "quick fix - magic bullet" that takes little effort but yet achieves great results. Others are seriously tired of trying every fad diet, weight loss pill, supplement, miracle piece of fitness equipment and/or "target" exercise. None of them have found what "works" for them.
So, what does work? Well, after working with various bootcamp and personal training clients for almost 10 years, I’ve noticed a number of characteristics that separate those who succeed with their health and fitness goals and those who don't.
Run Your Worst Race Ever
Have you signed up for a running event? If so, do you want to do well? Really? Why would you? Or, do you want to have your "WORST RACE EVER"?
If you've decided that you really don't want to do well, you've come to the right place. I'm going to give you a point-by-point list of things to do that will ensure that you sabotage your training efforts (if you decide to actually train), struggle through the race and, if you do manage to finish, remember it as the "worst race ever"!
Nutrition Info – Soaking (Activating) Nuts and Seeds
There's been quite a bit of talk (and some confusion) around an easy, ready to go snack idea - nuts and seeds.
Many clients groan when I tell them that after purchasing their RAW nuts and seeds, to fully utilize the nutrition they offer, you must soak them. I stress RAW as "roasted" nuts and seeds aren't as easy to digest and the benefits derived from soaking is null and void if they've already been roasted.
Soaking your nuts and seeds begins the process of sprouting, which "wakes" the seeds into a living state, making their nutrients more available to digest. Some refer to this as "activating" the seeds, I like and use that term.
