Hello Argyle Boot Campers,
I couldn’t let the day excape without expressing my sincere gratitude to you for making your health, fitness and well being a priority. You are in the minority of people who are taking care of yourself and ultimately not only will it bring you better health, but more of life’s greatest pleasures. I am grateful for your loyal business and am committed to coaching you into the best shape of your lives throughout this holiday season. I am also greateful to be working with a team of qualified, enthusiastic and professional coaches in partnering with Jamie and Brad and I am thrilled with the intensity they share in getting you in shape for life.
I just returned from 5 days of a jungle adventure with my family and friends. I realize with each passing moment that it’s being in the present and making the most out of every single opportunity that I am the most grateful for. I don’t want to live with any regrets and my intention is to be in the best possible shape to enjoy all life has to offer. While away I read a book called the Metabolic Plan by Stephen Cherniske which was just relseased last month. Over the next 3 weeks I will be sharing with you the golden nuggets for slowing the aging process, longevity, increasing strength, stamina and immunity as well as how to reduce fat, combat disease, enhance memory, restore a healthy glow and more.
Great things are to come and I am thankful to have your attention for the remainder of what has been a great year – even though every year has its thorns, we grow from those experiences as well.
Please continue to send your testimonials as to how camp has helped you get from where you were, closer to where you want to be. I never get tired of receiving yoru success stories.
There are three weeks of camp left beginning on Monday. I would like to see perfect attendance from everyone. Plan to make every workout to combat holiday stress, shed excess fat, boost your immunity and look great at holiday parties. It’s not too late to have a friend or spouse join you at camp for the 15 remaining sessions.
Below you can read some ideas surrounding the theme of gratitude. I invite you to spend a few minutes every day showing gratitude to those who have had an impact on your world.
Enjoy the remainder of your weekend – including sleeping in! I look forward to having everyone back to camp energize on Monday morning.
Your friend in fitness,
Kelli
It’s Thanksgiving
time in the US, a time for reflection on the blessings that make our lives worth living. Over the years, Lifehack’s writers have has a lot to say on the topic of gratitude, giving thanks, and – of course – Thanksgiving.
The Power of Giving Thanks
Change the World, One Thank-You Note at a Time
When Esquire writer Tom Chiarella decided to send handwritten thank you notes to friends, acquaintances, and even strangers who had touched his life in some way, he found a personal reward he wasn’t expecting: “I began to look at the day as a series of opportunities for thankfulness rather than obligations to a calendar.” Read Craig Child’s comments and then click through to the original Esquire story.
Power of Gratitude
Vishal Rao sees gratitude as the key to keeping a positive outlook – and thus the force behind powerful change. “The power of gratitude works on the brain, he writes. “It helps release the negativity in our mind.”
Universal Values to Be Grateful For
We are nothing without the values we choose to live by, says Rosa Say. Expressing gratitude for the values that shape our relationships, or careers, and our lives is one step in “taking possession” of those values and making them a clear and conscious part of our approach to life.
How to Be Happier with What You Have
Does wanting more mean you have to be unhappy with what you have? Scott Young believes not, and shares tips to help us appreciate what we have while working for our dreams. Have a lot of interests, so a setback in any one won’t mean you lost everything; experiment with different ways of filling your time to find the way that works best for you; and don’t worry about living up to other people’s standards.
The Importance of Thank You
Chris Brogan highlights the meaningfulness of expressing gratitude to the people who help you on your way. “Thank the people in your life who add value,” he writes, “and make sure you spread a little good karma that way. Be kind and generous in your thanks, and the results will almost always be favorable.” To make it easy, he offers a set of tips on giving thanks simply and effectively.
A Powerful Thanksgiving
Reap Joy from this Thanksgiving Holiday
Another post on giving thanks from Rosa Say, who finds American Thanksgiving to resonate well with the Hawaiian concept of mahalo. Instead of decrying the artificialness of a day when we’re supposed to be thankful, Say embraces the forced gratitude of the day, sending notes and emails to friends around the world and thanking them for being part of her life. What a great (and yes, joyful) way to make a difference in the lives of the people you’re closest to – and your own.
Thanksgiving and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
My contribution to Lifehack’s pool of Thanksgiving-themed posts focuses less on thankfulness and more on what we can learn from how the Thanksgiving story – the Pilgrims, the Indians, the shared feast – defines us as a people. Stories, I argue, shape our lives in profound ways, even when they’re not true, or not true yet. Real change, then, might well start with changing the stories we tell ourselves about who we are and about the world we live in.
Thanksgiving How-To Guides
A quickie post linking to Thanksgiving-themed how-to guides on eHow.
TIme Management on the Turkey Day
When we talk about Thanksgiving, we emphasize the relaxed day with our family, watching the football game or the Thanksgiving Day parade, and of course we pay homage to mom’s pumpkin pie or Aunt Louanna’s special stuffing. We tend to forget the tremendous tactical effort it takes to get all that food on the table at 4:00, hot and steaming. Leon Ho links to a post at FoodieView that offers a few tips for those facing the holiday from the kitchen counter.
Top 10 Things to Do for Mom’s PC Over Thanksgiving
For the techie among us, Thanksgiving is more than just a day for sharing good food and good times with your family – it’s also the day we will be called upon to service our parent’s computers. Leon’s post links to a list of good ideas for souping up Mom’s (or Dad’s, or grandma’s, or whomever’s) while you’re home for the holidays.
Happy Thanksgiving to my fellow Americans, and to everyone else, thanks for reading. I hope you find a moment or two to be thankful on this and every day.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Goal Setting, American Eating Healthier??
Today’s Re-Powering information. Since I am missing Friday, I’ll give you two messages today. One is on achieving your goals followed by my sentiments on the LA times article about Americans Getting Smarter about eating and exercise.
"The discipline you learn and character you build from setting and achieving a goal can be more valuable than the achievement of the goal itself."
-- Bo Bennett, Author
For those who have been with me for almost two years, I am sure you notice the repetition of some common themes in the e-mails and besides getting 7 hours of sleep a night, eating cleaning, showing up for camp and drinking primarily water, the other component which drives the rest and pulls it all together is discipline and it starts with the discipline to have a goal. To even have a goal you must be pretty focused. Without goals you are going through life on a cruise to no where, letting lifes events toss and turn you about. You go where the wind blows, you get taken by the storms and get tossed about by the waves. Without direction and focus, you will be influenced by others and ultimately rarely be living your unique dream, leaving your legacy or feel like you have purpose.
I invite you to choose one thing that you want to accomplish in life. It can be long or short term. If it’s long term, break it up into shorter term goals. It does not even have to be a physical goal. It may be professional, relationship, financial or personal. The cool thing is that when fitness is in your life, it has incredible positive effects on all of the other aspects of your life. When you are physically fit you are better able to think, function, have high levels of energy, soaring levels of confidence and there are even studies to prove that those who are regularly engaged in physical fitness activities earn more money.
If you are constantly making resolutions and not following through on them (or if you know someone who always seems to fall short of achieving a goal), the time is now to get everything you want out of life. There is no reason you can’t achieve (with in reason) anything you want. It starts with powerful goal setting and discipline towards goal achieving.
You have the power to do anything and you will become unstoppable. You will live the life that YOU want.
Take out a piece of paper, a note book or even type the goal you are committed to on your computer. For example:
I run an 8 mile race by May 2009
1 volunteer with children 5 hours per week
I save 2K a month towards an investment
I grow my own fruits and vegetables
Then turn it into a question – How can I run an 8 mile race by May 2009?
Then come up with at least 10 answers.
Then look over your answers, decide which one is the most impactful, most urgent and most important. Begin there.
Having a goal keeps you on target, moving in the directions of your dreams. Start now.
END
According to the Los Angeles Times . . . .
Americans getting smarter about nutrition and exercise
By Jeannine Stein
November 10, 2008
Americans are getting savvier about eating right and exercising, according to a nationwide survey of 783 men and women by the American Dietetic Assn., "Nutrition and You: Trends 2008."
When asked about maintaining a healthful diet and engaging in regular exercise, 43% said, "I'm already doing it." In 2002, that number was 38%. People in the "I know I should" category -- who understand a healthy lifestyle is critical but haven't done much to achieve it -- numbered 38%, up from 30% in 2002. And just 19% of men and women put themselves in the "don't bother me" category -- not believing that diet and exercise are important. That's down from 32% in 2002.
More stats: When participants were asked to rank major and minor reasons for not wanting to do more to attain a balanced diet, 79% said they're satisfied with the way they eat, and 73% said they don't want to give up the foods they like. Only 41% said it was because they didn't understand diet and nutrition guidelines. In 2008, 40% said they were actively seeking more information on nutrition, up from 19% in 2000.
People also are making different choices. In the last five years, 56% of people surveyed increased their consumption of whole-grain foods; 50%, vegetables; 48%, fruits; and 42%, chicken. And 41% decreased their intake of beef; 23%, dairy; and 33%, pork.
Stein is a Times staff writer.
jeannine.stein@latimes.com
End
While I think the reporting of these results are encouraging, I don’t know how accurate or realistic they are. People may report knowing what to eat, but too few people in America eat healthy. 43% of people report that they are maintaining a healthful diet and engaging in regular exercise, 43%, yet only 16% of the populating is exercising on a regular enough basis to see fitness benefits. The goal for the year 2020 is to get 20% of the country exercising. Even if people report eating healthy, it’s doubtful that they have a nourishing, that truly promotes health. Personal Trainers are confused. Nutritionists disagree and doctors also have different opinions about what we should eat so how can the average American who primarily gets their health information from the TV and Internet know what is healthy – especially when they are being influenced by big business and pharmacy?
I don’t mean to sound like doom and gloom. I am hopeful that we are becoming more savvy shoppers and eaters. I caution you to exercise common sense when selecting foods, stick to the most natural ingredients and rely on the best sources when you have questions.
Have a phenomenal day,
Kelli
"The discipline you learn and character you build from setting and achieving a goal can be more valuable than the achievement of the goal itself."
-- Bo Bennett, Author
For those who have been with me for almost two years, I am sure you notice the repetition of some common themes in the e-mails and besides getting 7 hours of sleep a night, eating cleaning, showing up for camp and drinking primarily water, the other component which drives the rest and pulls it all together is discipline and it starts with the discipline to have a goal. To even have a goal you must be pretty focused. Without goals you are going through life on a cruise to no where, letting lifes events toss and turn you about. You go where the wind blows, you get taken by the storms and get tossed about by the waves. Without direction and focus, you will be influenced by others and ultimately rarely be living your unique dream, leaving your legacy or feel like you have purpose.
I invite you to choose one thing that you want to accomplish in life. It can be long or short term. If it’s long term, break it up into shorter term goals. It does not even have to be a physical goal. It may be professional, relationship, financial or personal. The cool thing is that when fitness is in your life, it has incredible positive effects on all of the other aspects of your life. When you are physically fit you are better able to think, function, have high levels of energy, soaring levels of confidence and there are even studies to prove that those who are regularly engaged in physical fitness activities earn more money.
If you are constantly making resolutions and not following through on them (or if you know someone who always seems to fall short of achieving a goal), the time is now to get everything you want out of life. There is no reason you can’t achieve (with in reason) anything you want. It starts with powerful goal setting and discipline towards goal achieving.
You have the power to do anything and you will become unstoppable. You will live the life that YOU want.
Take out a piece of paper, a note book or even type the goal you are committed to on your computer. For example:
I run an 8 mile race by May 2009
1 volunteer with children 5 hours per week
I save 2K a month towards an investment
I grow my own fruits and vegetables
Then turn it into a question – How can I run an 8 mile race by May 2009?
Then come up with at least 10 answers.
Then look over your answers, decide which one is the most impactful, most urgent and most important. Begin there.
Having a goal keeps you on target, moving in the directions of your dreams. Start now.
END
According to the Los Angeles Times . . . .
Americans getting smarter about nutrition and exercise
By Jeannine Stein
November 10, 2008
Americans are getting savvier about eating right and exercising, according to a nationwide survey of 783 men and women by the American Dietetic Assn., "Nutrition and You: Trends 2008."
When asked about maintaining a healthful diet and engaging in regular exercise, 43% said, "I'm already doing it." In 2002, that number was 38%. People in the "I know I should" category -- who understand a healthy lifestyle is critical but haven't done much to achieve it -- numbered 38%, up from 30% in 2002. And just 19% of men and women put themselves in the "don't bother me" category -- not believing that diet and exercise are important. That's down from 32% in 2002.
More stats: When participants were asked to rank major and minor reasons for not wanting to do more to attain a balanced diet, 79% said they're satisfied with the way they eat, and 73% said they don't want to give up the foods they like. Only 41% said it was because they didn't understand diet and nutrition guidelines. In 2008, 40% said they were actively seeking more information on nutrition, up from 19% in 2000.
People also are making different choices. In the last five years, 56% of people surveyed increased their consumption of whole-grain foods; 50%, vegetables; 48%, fruits; and 42%, chicken. And 41% decreased their intake of beef; 23%, dairy; and 33%, pork.
Stein is a Times staff writer.
jeannine.stein@latimes.com
End
While I think the reporting of these results are encouraging, I don’t know how accurate or realistic they are. People may report knowing what to eat, but too few people in America eat healthy. 43% of people report that they are maintaining a healthful diet and engaging in regular exercise, 43%, yet only 16% of the populating is exercising on a regular enough basis to see fitness benefits. The goal for the year 2020 is to get 20% of the country exercising. Even if people report eating healthy, it’s doubtful that they have a nourishing, that truly promotes health. Personal Trainers are confused. Nutritionists disagree and doctors also have different opinions about what we should eat so how can the average American who primarily gets their health information from the TV and Internet know what is healthy – especially when they are being influenced by big business and pharmacy?
I don’t mean to sound like doom and gloom. I am hopeful that we are becoming more savvy shoppers and eaters. I caution you to exercise common sense when selecting foods, stick to the most natural ingredients and rely on the best sources when you have questions.
Have a phenomenal day,
Kelli
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