Eating Better = Feeling Better 2006-10-28
Eating Better = Feeling Better
As most of you know two weeks ago I competed in my first figure competition and well after the show and a lot of hard dieting and cardio I decided to take a break and pretty much eat what ever it was my mouth thought I should have even though my brain was telling me “you know this isn’t going to make you feel good” but I let my taste buds have control and somehow my hand kept making it to my mouth….. I am sure you get the picture!
Anyhow it had been a while since I put my body through that type of abuse! Thank God! I don’t think it could’ve taken another truffle from See’s Candies so we finished the box and we are now done! Besides letting you all know what a naughty girl I was, I wanted to share with you my feelings about this and see if you can relate to it also: When I eat good things for my insides I am a much happier person inside and out, physically I feel better and In general emotionally I am just happier with myself. By taking good care of myself and eating good nutritious food for my body I am sending back a positive affirmation that says I am worth taking care of. Just like when we exercise we are worth taking care of that way, nutrition is just that Nourishment for your whole being. Having goals and taking each step toward them, making the choices that are going to take you to your dream is one of the most positive things you can do for your sense of self worth and place in the world. Moving through life with a direction and a purpose is what makes me feel beautiful on the inside, and you have no idea how happy I am when I hear someone I have helped reach one of their personal goals – It literally makes my day! When you’re feeling good on the inside some of its bound to come out and show! Nourish your body with exercise and good nutrition; and nourish your soul. Reinforce yourself and make your workouts work for you with the right nutrition – you deserve to achieve the level of fitness you desire you just have to make the decision to let yourself have it.
Whatever your fitness goal is there is a plan and a step by step way to get there, you can do it. It’s just making the decision to stick with it and follow through. Sometimes I talk to people who want to improve this or that about their bodies – yet when I explain to them the work that is required to get there they often whine or express unhappiness. Unfortunately these people really aren’t ready to help themselves to happiness because the really don’t want to put the time or effort into achieving what it is they say they want. Wake up there is no magic pill! It’s called hard work, determination and consistency – and that my friend is what yields results!
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Posted in Articles, Nutrition, Well Being on January 5th, 2007 by | | 0 Comments
If you do things the way they’ve always been done, you will get what you’ ve always got” John Wilmot
This is such a powerful quote and I try to share it with as many people as possible because I really identify with it. Take the gym for example; the same people come in day after day week after week and don’t really seem to make any progress. Now there are a variety of reasons why this happens but usually number one is they are doing the same thing day in and day out and the wrong way. But why stop at the gym? Couldn’t this be applied to just about any area of life your life that isn’t producing the results you wants? Keep a goal and every day do at least one thing that will help get you there . All of these little steps add up and before you know it you will have accomplished that goal and begin again the process for the next one. What are your goals? Figure them out make your map and stay on course – be passionate, persistant and patient. You will get there!
Posted in Well Being on September 6th, 2006 by | | 0 Comments
Stress Management
Stress Management
Are you listening to what your body is saying?
Posted in Well Being on June 14th, 2006 by | | 0 Comments
12 Traits of a Champion
12 Traits Of Champion Bodybuilders, by Tom Venuto
You can use this in every arena of your life, I know the title says Body Builder but honestly these can be applied to more than just lifting weights, its about character – Good Stuff…. A Must Read
Posted in Well Being on March 23rd, 2006 by | | 0 Comments
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