Ever Feel Like Quitting?

I came across this video on You Tube and I just had to share it with you.

I often write about goal setting and having focus in regard to mindset. These are foundational tools that we need in order to succeed at anything. But to tell you the truth, I write from a narrow perspective. You see, I write assuming you have all of the faculties (and extremities) that you need to be successful.

This video blew me away and helped me realize that I take so much for granted in regard to my own abilities. I find myself filled with gratitude, and I am humbled by Nicholas Vujicic's courage. I have all of my limbs, yet I can be more incapable than someone with real physical limitations.

Do you feel different at this moment? You should.

If it's change that you want to make in your life, then you've just been given a free ticket to "successville" (for lack of a better term). If you can view this video and still come up with reasons why you "can't" do what ever it is you need or want to do, then you'd better view it again and again until you get the message.

"Don't quit, no matter what!"

I hope this video can fire you up and ignite a spark in your belly to burn like crazy. If you want to know more about this inspirational man, Nicholas Vujicic, go to: www.attitudeisaltitude.com

With Change Comes Challenges

There's nothing like a good challenge. Challenges can be scary
andeven overwhelming sometimes, but they allow us to grow.
True selfesteem comes from the accomplishment of difficult tasks.
It's pride, well-deserved at that. It's the struggle that makes all
the difference.

Challenge and change are linked together. They are an unavoidable
constant. I've learned (the hard way) that the more I am open to
accepting change, the happier I will be. Maybe not at first, but
soon.

One of the things I've noticed recently that is changing is how we
communicate. In these fast paced times both information and
technology are accelerating at a rapid rate. Here's an example
of what I mean.

Social Media Websites

Are you using social media? Do the words Face Book, My Space,
Twitter, Digg, Reddit, Propeller, Fark, Slashdot, Metafilter, I Am
Bored, Shoutwire, Newsvine, Link Pad, Hugg, Plime, C2NN,
Earthfrisk, Truemore, or Stumbleupon mean anything to you? These
are just a few of the popular social media sites and that's just the
tip of the ice berg. There are dozens more!

"But Larry, Do I need to be on a social media site to lose fat?"

Now that's a good question! No you don't. I only bring this topic
up because it is relevant to thinking styles and attitudes. If we
areopen minded and find new ways to do things that makes life
more interesting and fun, we are more likely to do these things
more often.

Social media sites have become very popular it's true, but the B2B
and B2C world is using them even more than our kids. I've discovered
the power of social media and now use it daily. By connecting with
other people and fitness professionals around the world I am able to
learn more and share more information. Right now it's in the
hundreds, but soon will be thousands and then tens of thousands.

The take away point here is that because I took a risk and learned
to use a new technology, I am growing. So the question is, are you
open minded to doing something different to help you get what you
need, or help you accomplish something that you want? Are you
willing to accept the frustrations and challenges that are associated
with doing things differently?

Both challenge and change are forever intermingled. They are both
integral parts of what drives and motivates me. The most successful
people embrace change and challenge. We roll with the flow,
sometimes pedal to the metal, and sometimes without the clear
understanding of the dynamics of change and challenges. That's
okay as it still moves us closer to our goals.

Too many of us are paralyzed though by the thought of change and
stifled by the fear of a more challenging tomorrow. If you have
been faithful and diligent with your wellness program so far, you
have already noticed a change. If not, what is holding you back?

My job is to help you in one key area, your physical fitness
which does include your nutrition. I came across a great quote
on the web the other day.

"Your biology is your biography". (Author unknown at this time)

Does this mean we create our own health or illness? I think a
better statement would be to say that we influence our health in
everything that we do by the choices we make.

I want to help you achieve peak performance with health as the
first objective. I will give you the "tools" to be fit. When all
is said and done (you go out on your own) you can apply these
lessons however you want. Remember, the road to wellness is not a
payoff, it is a never ending process. It is a journey, never a
destination. The whole person wins in the end. That person is you!

I want you to become fit, unafraid, and prepared for life's
challenges.Change and challenges are constant and change like seasons. I have learned to embrace it. Will you?

What do you aspire to be?

Change with me.

Challenge me to give you more.

Can You Do 100 Push Ups?

My good friend and fellow fitness expert Scott Colby (www.theabsexpert.com) posted a personal challenge last October where he was going to strive to achieve the following by Thanksgiving.

- sub six minute mile
- bear crawl the length of a foot ball field
- 20 pull ups
- 100 push ups

I was pretty impressed by these goals and even more so that Scott put himself on YouTube to make it or break it. Scott's challenge inspired me and I got to thinking. What can I do?

We'll I've always been pretty good at doing push ups, but I've never considered doing 100! How many people do you know that can do 100 push ups? Okay, now how many of them are over 50 years of age? I thought so.

Well, I'm closer to 51 now, so I want to use that to motivate and inspire you to join me. I certainly have no excuses. Do you? If you do I've got a six week program that I found on the web that will help you get to 100 push ups. I can imagine without seeing your faces that some of you don't believe me. That's cool. Go to this site.

http://hundredpushups.com/index.html

I don't know who the author is, and there's nothing to buy. There's just this great program for you to use. It's broken down into simple steps and it doesn't matter if you can do two push ups right now or 50, there's an easy to follow scale that will show you what to do and where to start.

Think about how amazing it would be to be able to say that at one time in your life you could do 100 push ups. As an incentive they've got a web page where you can add your name and the date of your accomplishment. There's also a "badge" that you can proudly display on your website or blog. To help you train, there's also an online site to log your workouts. I think this is fantastic and is a great way to stay motivated.

My goal to do 100 push ups is New Years. It's a little over two weeks from now. If you start this week and you are at beginner level 1, you might be able to make 100 push ups by Valentines Day. And what better way to say I Love You! Okay, that's "pushing" it a bit too far. Still, Valentines Day will come and go. It's a real date with a real beginning and come February 15th it's over. I like to set goals with real deadlines like that. Goals with teeth!

I hope you'll join me in my quest. If not, I hope you'll support me. Please comment at the bottom of this post. I'd love to hear from you. I'll put up my next "progress" video in a week, and we'll go from there.

Yours in health and excellence,
Larry

Acai Berry For Weight Loss?

I'm sure by now you've heard about, seen on the market shelves, or
even tried an Acai Berry product. I'm always wary of big weight loss
claims made nutrition companies,soI decided to do some research so
I could help you make an informed decision.

Sources as diverse as Oprah, Dr. Perricone and the New York Times
are all singing the praises of the Acai Diet, fueled by this powerful
Acai Berry. And with good reason: the Acai Berry has 10 times the
anti-oxidant power of red grapes, and twice that of the other
natural super-food, blue berries. But an Acai Berry diet is still a
diet and the requires just as much discipline and draw backs as
other diets. I don't recommend dieting of any kind.

Here's my conclusion. I've learned that Acai Berry is filled with
vitamins and minerals that can aid in weight loss, building muscle
and increasing overall energy-and is rich in antioxidants, fatty
acids, fiber and other plant compounds that can increase your health.

I don't believe that Acai Berries hold a "magic bullet" that will
help you lose weight, but it will help make your body healthy. When
your body is healthy and well-balanced, it will be easier to reach
your perfect weight.

Fitness pros get a bad rap at times. And sometimes it's well
deserved. It's unfortunate, but there are still way too many ill informed
trainers who are more interested in looking at themselves in
a mirror than they are in their own clients.

But we also take heat at times for being too interested in looks
and appearance than health and wellness.

Well, I'm going to fill you in on a little secret. I've chosen to
focus on marketing my businesses by educating people about the
health benefits of proper nutrition and exercise. I'd love for
people to care more about their health than how they look.

Unfortunately, and this holds true for the vast majority of people,
they only care about their health once they've lost it.

Think about that for moment.

I can tell you right now that marketers are making a FORTUNE
promoting these Acai Berry products right now. And they are able
to do that because promoting it as weight loss and not the real
benefit of Acai Berry.

It is the "magic pill" of the day. If you've been paying attention
to the weight loss market you'll know it used to be Hoodia.

Now, you might not like it, but I'm not going to be the one to lie
to you. I'm not going to be the one to tell you take this little
pill and watch the weight fall off. Acai Berry is a heck of an
antioxidant that can help your body fight the aging process and
help boost your immune system, but it's not going to flush the
excess pounds off your belly, butt, hips and thighs. Let me remind
you, there is just no replacement for diligent workouts and
sound nutrition.

I truly feel the Acai Berry is a super food and I believe everyone
should incorporate it into there diets. "After all, "You are what
you eat".

Here are 3 ways to reap the benefits from Acai Berries.

1) Fresh, Frozen, or Dried
If you have a health store near you, you can purchase fresh, frozen
or dried Acai Berries if you can find them. Or you can purchase them
in this form online. Since it is a nutrient-rich food, you can cook
with it and add it to your favorite recipes. It works well as a
cereal topping, in granola, smoothies, yogurt, on low-fat ice cream
and in things like muffins and cookies (as long as they're low fat!).

2) Liquid Extract
You can also find Acai in the form of a liquid extract. The benefit
of taking Acai in this form is that the nutrients are generally more
concentrated. Also, if you live in a climate where Acai Berries don't
grow, this can be a good way to get it as fresh and concentrated as
possible.

3) Supplements
If you want, you can also take Acai in capsule form. Capsules are
good if you want to take Acai as easily as possible and still receive
the benefits. If you make it a part of your daily vitamin and mineral
regimen it will be easier to take it consistently.

Now my friends at ProGade Nutrition http://bodybasics.getprograde.com
have an amazing product that includes Acai Berry as one of its
main ingredients. But unlike the unscrupulous marketers out there
lying to you, ProGrade only promotes their product for what it is,
a very powerful Antioxidant formula to help boost your health.

So if your health is of interest to you then definitely check out
http://Got2GetPrograde.com/longevity

Sorry if this upsets you. I'm here to shed light on the truth. It's up
to YOU to decide whether or not your health is more valuable to you than
your appearance.