That’s why I recently began changing the word “goal” to “promise” to make it more emotionally charged. My rationale was that if I made a promise to myself—even a very small one—I’d be much more inclined to keep it.
(The same thing happens when you change the word “time” to “life”. So, “I don’t have the time for that” becomes “I don’t have the life for that.” Much more powerful.)
For instance, one of my goals is to keep this blog updated with helpful, hopefully entertaining material about fitness and lifestyle from my perspective. Now, that’s a good goal. But
Well, yeah, that’s kind of a no-brainer, right? We all know the high amounts of sugar, fat, and sub-par ingredients aren’t doing anything for our health or our six-packs, but let me ask you a question: how many times have you had fast food in the past month? (Yes, Subway is fast food, too. And, no, it’s not really a “healthy” alternative. Processed meats, bread, cheese, and the occasional vegetable does not constitute a high-quality meal.)
Despite our knowledge of all the “bad things” that are in fast food, most of us still find ourselves at the drive-through after a night of drinking.
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18 Jun
Posted by: NancyB in: Keep Yourself Fit!
More: Fitness Plan Mesomorph Cardio Training Endomorph Ectomorph Athletic Training Everyone is different. That is to say that we are all individuals and because of this diet and exercise plans that can work well for one person may not work at all for someone else. Genetics will always play a role in fitness and weight loss and certain types of diet and exercise will only go so far as to counter them.
Why is this? Basically despite our differences, there are three general body types and most people fall into one of these categories as regards to body shape and metabolism.
The first of these three types is the Endomorph. This person is defined by the stocky, solid build typical of linebackers and body builders. Continue reading…