Are you a GRATEFUL person or do you tend to focus on the things that you don’t have? Do your thoughts often reflect a stream of negative, incessant thought all day that keeps repeating itself over and over again?

You may want to listen to what I have to say here because your thoughts may be having a direct effect on just how much exercise you engage in each week!

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There really is an intelligent way to lose weight and as you can probably guess it doesn’t involve going on a crash diet or spending countless hours in the gym. The intelligent approach to fat loss is to skyrocket your motivation by focusing just as much effort on strengthening your mental muscle as you do the other muscles in your body.

The holiday season has arrived, which means that you will be surrounded with tempting foods, alcoholic beverages, and be presented with many opportunities to bail out on your workouts. Lucky for you, the Unstoppable Fat Loss mindset that you are developing will help you blast through any obstacle or barrier that you are faced with during this festive time of year.

If you have been thinking of starting a weight loss routine and are beginning to debate whether or not to put it off until the New Year, it’s time to take action. There’s no better time than now.

If you have been following an exercise and diet program for a little while and you are getting a little nervous about how you will handle the holiday temptations, it’s time to begin thinking of how great it’s going to feel as you continue to make progress during these challenging times.

I have a great audio for you today that will help skyrocket your fat loss motivation.

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Did you know that most Americans will consume over 4500 calories at this Thanksgiving dinner?!
Does that sound crazy to you? It should! Now that you are AWARE of the ‘over eating’ and high calories that tend to take place, make yourself accountable and stick to a plan.

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If you are like me and want a healthy and quick meal idea…this one is for you! Especially on a cold, windy day this soup will warm up your bones AND give you a lot of ENERGY to get your workout in! Enjoy!

I hope that you enjoy this meal as much as our family does! There are also MANY HEALTH BENEFITS associated with BARLEY, here are just a few:

1. alleviate diabetes
2. aids to lower cholesterol
3. improved blood sugar levels
4. high in fiber
5. appetite suppressant
6. protect against colon cancer

Have a healthy and hearty day!

Angie

ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

I’ve read a very intriguing article today that I wanted to summarize for you. Basically people need to expand their thoughts surrounding exercise to include the tasks that involve movement on a daily basis. Exercise should not be narrowly viewed as that ‘time slot’ at the gym or your early walk in the morning. People really need to look at ways to incorporate more ‘movement’ into their everyday routines. Did you know that in the last 150 years the average amount of calories burned on a daily basis from walking, working, playing, and fidgeting is down by 2,000? This is a staggering number! Why do you think this is?

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Stuffed Green Peppers are full of so many nutrients. They are an excellent, healthy meal packed with fiber. This meal does NOT need to take up much of your time…simply prepare the rice ahead of time, add a few more ingredients, stuff the peppers, and put them into your crockpot to simmer all day. Voila! A nutritious meal in NO TIME!

What I love about this meal is you are getting lots of vegetables and protein. I used black beans for protein, however you can add lean ground beef.

I hope that you enjoy the video and give this meal a try!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

Widely available right now are scrumptious, tiny clementines. They are available from November – March. To pick them fresh…look for: shiny, bright, and orange features. They should be firm, yet leave a slight indentation when squeezed.

Clementines are an awesome source of vitamin C, fiber, folate, and potassium. A medium size fruit is only 50 calories and they are the perfect size for little hands!

Excellent as a light snack, very easy to peel…and can also be used up in salads or desserts.

I suggest you put them in a bowl so that they are VISIBLE and easy to grab!

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

Are you aware of the important role that your adrenal system plays in your health and fat loss? Do you realize that what you may believe to be symptoms of menopause or andropause, may actually be an issue related to poor adrenal health. Without a healthy adrenal system, you may not be able to achieve relief from these symptoms.

I learned about this important issue when listening to the NaturaPause program which includes 6 audios on the topic of hormone health and devotes over an hour of audio time and dozens of pages on how you can restore your adrenal health and be on your way to relief.

For now, let’s cover two of the basics, which are physical rest and natural supplementation…

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Pomegranates are IN SEASON right now and there are several awesome reasons why you should go out and get yourself some of these fruits, filled with juicy, tiny seeds. If you want to know how we cut open our pomegranate, please watch our short clip below:

Here are just 7 of the health benefits in a pomegranate:

1. Lower your risk of prostate caner.
2. Anti-inflammatory effects…
3. High levels of anti-oxidants, thereby protecting the body
from free radicals.
4. Great for pregnant moms – very high in IRON.
5. Help to lower your cholesterol and blood pressure over time.
6. Protect your immune system.
7. High in fiber.

Cheers to health,

Angie
ISSA – C.P.T., B.Ed.

I have to admit that just a few years ago I never gave a second thought to hormones and the impact that they have on my health and my weight. But now that I’m in my 30’s I am taking my hormone levels seriously. I’m more aware of the little things that affect my hormone levels such as stress and lack of sleep. I’m also aware of the impact that my diet and exercise program has on my hormone levels as well.

I’m not going to stand here and pretend to be an expert on hormones and hormone therapy. But what I will do is introduce you to two of my friends who are experts on the topic. Jon Benson and Dr. Holly Lucille are here to inform you and educate you on the variety of natural methods to restore and repair your hormone levels.

This video clip is just a segment of the full NaturaPause Program which contains 6 audios, a step by step guide, the hormone handbook, and the information packed book “Creating Balance”.

The Natural Alternative To HRT

The NaturaPause program has been a huge eye opener for me.

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This is the time of year when people want to get serious about their weight/fat loss. Let me give you some facts to remember so that you are prepared ahead of time for your fitness journey…

Soon, the gourmet feasts will be here…and so is that snazzy dress that you plan to fit into! Here is the TRUTH to your concerns:

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I thought this was an interesting study to report from Boston College: “60% of the successful dieters had strong beliefs that they could handle uncomfortable situations. Their thoughts reflect a very positive and firm belief that they are in control of their eating.”
Whereas, two-thirds of the unsuccessful dieters reported worries about what other people were thinking of them.

You, too, can be a very successful eater. Work on these stategies:

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Well, the holidays are upon us and it’s that time of year of family gatherings, wonderful memories, and, of course, lots of scruptuous food!

Do you already have the thoughts that…”Ya, maybe I’ll just wait until the New Year to begin my diet program.” Or, “There is no point in trying to stick to my plan during the holidays since I HAVE TO eat Aunt Pat’s homemade apple pie or I just HAVE TO eat one of her delicious brownies.”

If you are already succumbing to this kind of ‘all or none thinking’ you are setting yourself up to loosen your belt another notch. This is obviously not the direction you want.

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There always seems to be great confusion surrounding what to eat and when to eat before your workout routine. I want to clarify a few things for you.

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I just wanted to share a great tip with you that I find is working very well with my training clients. We have a ‘check in’ call. We set up a time to do a quick call to each other in the morning. This call is solely to let the other person know that you did your cardio. Wow, is it effective!

Once that alarm goes off in the morning, I am UP! I am ready to get going on my bike or walk because I know that someone is counting on me to do it. I know that I will be getting a call soon and I don’t want to have any lame excuses. This set up will encourage you to be accountable to a plan and motivated to prove to someone else that you did it!

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