Posted by Fit Esteem on December 11, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Steve Sears is a 48 year-old freelance writer living in NJ. He is married and has a daughter.
Goals by 3/31/2011
1. Reduce waist size from 43.5 to 40
2. Reduce overall cholesterol from 228 to less than 200 and to reduce LDL from 155 to less than 100
3. To lower cholesterol naturally by exercising daily and eating 5-6 smaller, healthier meals
Steve had a heart attack in 1996 at the age of 34. At the time, he was overweight and did not concentrate on his health. His doctor put him on Lipitor to lower his cholesterol and instructed him to exercise and eat better. Steve revamped his diet and began interval training. He lost weight and his cholesterol dropped over time so his doctor took him off of Lipitor. Unfortunately after 11 years, he's regained his weight and his cholesterol is high again.
When I asked how he reached this point again in his life, he said that it happened because he got lazy and that he didn't have his "eyes on any goals." Steve's current doctor wants to put him back on Lipitor along with a food program but to Steve's disappointment, she has not recommended exercise. Steve refuses to go back on Lipitor because he doesn't like the way it makes him feel. He is attempting to lower it naturally this time around through exercise and better nutrition. His primary motivation is his family.
"In my opinion, a sharp, alert mind and a successful life are the result of having a healthy body, which you achieve by challenging your body with proper exercise and feeding it proper nutrition," he says.
Stay tuned for periodic updates from Steve!
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Posted by Fit Esteem on November 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment
Have you ever reached a point in your life when you knew that you had to make a significant change and actually followed through? Whether it was an unfulfilling job or career-related issue, a toxic relationship or self-destructive behavior, I’ll bet that there was a single circumstance or moment of enlightenment that compelled you to take charge and change those circumstances. I call these moments “God Smacks.”
Usually, a smack of enlightenment is good as it often leads to personal growth but a smack of physical misfortune can have severe and long-term consequences to you and your loved ones. So let me ask you, is there something that you’re neglecting to do when it comes to your mental or physical health? If so, I must ask why tempt a smack?
The average person knows of the benefits of exercise, physical activity, eating well, reducing stress…flossing…but fails to apply that knowledge consistently. Apparently, “knowing is not enough; we must apply [and] willing is not enough; we must do.” Thanks Johann!
But doing can be tough.
As of today, I want you to shift your focus to how you will feel as a result of the physical and mental health changes you’ve been neglecting to make. Try the following tactic that I use to help people redirect their focus:
Take a sheet of paper and make three columns. Write “Changes” in the first column, “Benefits” in the second column and “How it Will Make me Feel” in the third. Keep your list of changes short and start with the most pressing ones. Be as thorough as possible when completing the second and third columns. Post or keep this list in a place where you can see it first thing in the morning, throughout your day and before you go to sleep. I have a friend who keeps mini versions of her lists on the dashboard of her car and on her refrigerator.
Call it a day once you decide on the placement of your lists.
Starting tomorrow morning, review your list of changes as instructed above but focus most of your attention on the third column. Then, and this is very important, take another sheet of paper and label it Actions. Write down one action per each change you wish to make but leave room in between for details. Again, be as specific (and realistic) as possible when doing this part of the exercise. Refer to your actions list often as a friendly reminder to help keep you on track.
This exercise works best when goals are clearly defined and when a support system is in place. Reach out to your family, co-workers, loved ones and friends for moral support.
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