It’s called runner’s high but it applies to all kinds of exercise—walking, surfing, lifting—you name it. I like to run—on the beach in Maui, on a trail in Bishop, CA, or on a track or park in Simi Valley, CA where I live. It doesn’t feel great at first but about 5-7 minutes in IContinue reading “046 Catch the Wave…”
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045 New Mindset: You Can Eat Whatever, Whenever, and However Much
Have you ever felt out of control when it comes to eating? Try this
044 An Intentional Focus on Health
The healthiest people I’ve observed give attention to how they sleep, eat, drink, and move. They do it consistently over time. Fanaticism does not produce lasting healthy results. Adlai E. Stevenson II wrote, “Patriotism is not short, frenzied outbursts of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.”1 Likewise, yours and my healthContinue reading “044 An Intentional Focus on Health”
042 It’s Never Too Early and It’s Never Too Late to Begin An Exercise Program
Are you 50 and think you’re beyond walking? Are you 80 and thinking of trying yoga for the first time? It’s never too early and never too late to begin a simple, sustained exercise program. “For better or worse, whatever you do repeatedly becomes a habit, and many people get out of the habit ofContinue reading “042 It’s Never Too Early and It’s Never Too Late to Begin An Exercise Program”
041 Feel Encouraged Along Your Journey
Ever get in a rut where you feel like you’re not making progress? Get unstuck.
039 Start Small, Be Consistent
How Matt Got In Shape Matt Mullenweg, founder of WordPress (the platform I’m writing this blog from) “committed to one push-up before bed. Yes, just one push-up. Said he, ‘No matter how late you’re running, no matter what’s going on in the world, you can’t argue against doing one push-up. Come on. There’s no excuse.Continue reading “039 Start Small, Be Consistent”
038 Reprogram Your Brain to Feel Happier
Grandpa was a psychologist. He was one of the most cheerful, positive people I’ve known. But he wasn’t always that way. At one point in his life, married with a wife and a couple kids, he was so depressed it was hard for him to get out of bed. During his doctoral program he favoredContinue reading “038 Reprogram Your Brain to Feel Happier”
037 Join the Physically-Fit Elite—Simply, Easily, Over Time
What if you could feel great about yourself and be among the top 1 percent of physically fit people in the world? No you don’t necessarily need any special equipment or necessarily need to pay a membership fee; you just need a good pair of walking/running shoes. Brian Tracy writes, “Physical fitness specialists generally agreeContinue reading “037 Join the Physically-Fit Elite—Simply, Easily, Over Time”
036 I want to begin exercising again. Where do I start?
Due to injury, I haven’t consistently run in nearly a year. And distance running is my thing. I read this two days ago which inspired me to know what to do and where to start again:. Perhaps it may help you too or help someone you know: “Some years ago, there was a sixty-eight-year-old womanContinue reading “036 I want to begin exercising again. Where do I start?”
034 Thin Waist, Fat Wallet
Do you like to eat out? Do you and your significant other have a favorite restaurant you haunt? When Jules and I married, people were generous with gift cards to local restaurants. We learned early on many American food chains serve calorie-dense large portions so when we went out to eat we started splitting anContinue reading “034 Thin Waist, Fat Wallet”
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