New Article Published! How to get into the Action Habit

Discover the difference between Mr. Activationist and Mr. Passivationist


Here's something leaders in every field agree on: There is a shortage of top-flight, expertly qualified persons to fill key positions. There really is, as the saying goes, plenty of room at the top. As one executive explained, there are many almost-qualified people, but there is one success ingredient often missing. That is the ability to get things done, to get results. Which one are you? Are you an activationist or a passivationist?

Every big job- whether it be operating a business, high-level selling, in science, the military, or the government-requires a man who thinks action. Principle executives, looking for a key person, demand answers to questions like "Will he do the job?" "Will he follow through?" "Is he a self-starter?" "Can he get the results, or is he just a talker?" I know I have been tested many times being a Physical fitness trainer, Nutritionist, and Wellness coach where results and success are the bottom line. I always have to perform and go the extra mile to help my clients and customers succeed with their health and fitness goals and needs. I know the committment that takes on my side and on their side. Afterall, we are a team even when things get tough we have to push through those plateus and possible backsliding days or weeks. It is the end result that really counts.

All these questions have one aim: to find out if the fellow is a man of action.

Excellent ideas are not enough. The thought of getting healthy and fit are not enough. An only fair idea acted upon, and developed, is 100 percent better than a terrific idea that dies because it isn't followed up by action.

The great self-made merchant John Wanamaker often said, "Nothing comes merely by thinking about it."

Think of it. Everythingwe have in this world, from satelites to skyscrapers to baby food, is just an idea acted upon.

As you study people - both the successful and the just average - you find they fall into two classes. The successful are active; we'll call them activationist. The just average, the mediocre, the unsuccessful are passive. We'll call them passivationist. Again which one are you when it comes to your health and fitness goals are you a activationist or a passivationist? A doer or a "don'ter"? You can only be one or the other you choose.

We can discover a success principle by studying both groups. Mr. Activationist is a doer. He takes decisive action , gets things done, follows through on ideas and plans. Mr. Passivationist ia a "don'ter." He postpones doing things until he has proved he shouldn't or can't do them or until it's too late.

The difference between these two groups shows up in little and big things in life my friends. To aquire new good habits takes time and continuous action. Whether your having a good day or a bad day you still need to follow through with your committments to yourself and others. Remember we all have the ability to lead within us it is a choice in life no matter whether it is to become a business owner, a doctor, a priest, a teacher, or to tackle our health and fitness goals. Are you going to be a activationist or a passivationist? You decide! Have a healthy and happy day!

References: Dr. David J. Schwartz, Ph.D

By, Natalie Pyles

Health and Fitness Expert, Nutrition Specialist, Wellness Coach, Author, & NSA Speaker

By, Natalie pyles

New Article Published! Transforming Your Inner and Outer Self Successfully When Your in Over Your Head

Are you a Goat Or a Tiger?


Consider the Oriental fable about the little tiger orphaned immediately after birth, raised by a friendly herd of goats. The little tiger played with the goat kids, drank milk from the nanny goat, and slept secure in the goat's cave. Quite naturally, the little fellow came to think of himself as a goat. He did his best to bleat like a goat. He tried to cultivate a taste for grass and paper, but something inside didn't always feel quite right. Have you ever felt like this when you've approached changing your behaviors and habits when it comes to your inner and outer self? Could it be that maybe it does not align with your true values and beliefs in life? You might want to search a little deeper and find out why by asking the right kinds of questions especially when it comes to your health and fitness long term goals and sustainable outcomes.

One day a huge Bengal tiger came bounding into the clearing where the little tiger was playing with the goats. As the tiger roared, the goats ran for cover. The little tiger was the only "goat" who didn't race away. Instead, he felt strangley drawn to the huge, magnificent creature. Do you ever feel like this when you first set out for your health and fitness transformations, programs, or New year goals? You feel big, bold, courageous, and have an I can do mentality right. Then what? Read on about this brave little tiger.

The big tiger led the little fellow down the hill to a nearby river and urged him to take a close look at his reflection in the water. Whenever he had looked in the water before, he had seen his reflection as an odd - looking goat, because that was what he expected to see. But now he saw his reflection differently, as a tiger. When people lose weight for the first time sometimes they can't handle it because they have not excepted the new image of themselves from the inside out and they don't know how to accept it. I have watched this so many times in my career over the years how people yo-yo and self- sabotage their hard work and efforts. It is truely a matter of the inner work period! Keep reading to learn more about the little tiger.

The big tiger let out a tree- shaking roar. "Why don't you roar like that?" " Never tried," thought the little tiger. He sat back on his haunches like a big tiger did, took a deep breath , and tried to roar. To his surprise he felt a rumble deep within his stomach. It grew stronger. He opened his mouth wide and the most amazing roar came out, cascading over the the jungle. From that day forward he knew he could never be a goat again. I know change is so scary at times and most of us don't want to really change we are attached to our ways, thoughts, behaviors, and habits, but for those of us who are still searching for the right answers keep reading.

You can be tiger, not a goat. A lion, not a mouse. Your big self, not your small self. You may have never tried to roar, and that's all their is to it. If you feel you are in over your head, you probably aren't. You've probably just never tried going their before. Most people have more talent and ability than they give themselves credit for. Go ahead and throw back your head and roar as loudly as you can. You'll probably surprise yourself! I believe in you even if you feel you really are in over your head literally. Have a healthy, happy, and prosperous day!

References: Dr. Maxwell Maltz, M.D., F.I.C.S.

By, Natalie Pyles

Health and Fitness Expert, Nutrition Specialist, Wellness Coach, Author, & NSA Speaker

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What's your talent? Do you play the accordion? Are you an acrobat, chain saw juggler, opera singer, comedian, do you have a stupid pet trick? Make and send in a DVD no longer than 5 minutes of your "act".
The winners chosen by our Talent Search Committee will be invited to perform Live in Person or have their DVD shown on returns-from-breaks at the 2010 Super Boot camp Conference... Other entries may be posted for viewing at the New White Diamond Members' website... and the events section of Fitness Elements blog... and the winner by Super Boot camp Conference attendees' vote will be The Fitness Elements Fitness Idol, have $ 1,000.00 donated on their behalf to the charity of their choice, and, of course, bask in glory. There will be runner-up prizes: collectible Fitness Elements Fitness Idol T-shirts. And if your really smart you may realize this is an extraordinary promotional opportunity. But most of all do it for the charity!

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New Born to Be Fit Challenge!

SECRET TRUTH ABOUT DIETS

BORN TO BE FIT CONTEST

Fitness Elements Reveals Real Truths about Diets

Supercharge Your Metabolism And Burn Fat Even While You Sleep!

“The Champions of Fitness Elements 'The Born to be Fit Challenge' Reveal The Exact Weight Loss Program They Used to Lose 12-15 Pounds Every 30 Days!”


Take 4 minutes to read this page, it can change your life.


For the first time ever, Melissa and Howard Wolfley (The Weight Loss Successes) are publicly revealing the secrets of their "Fast Action Metabolism (FAM)™" fat burning system which allowed them to skyrocket past the competition and win The Born to be Fit Challenge, Season 1!




Tuesday, 1:03 p.m.

From the desk of: Natalie Pyles/ CEO Fitness Elements





Dear Weight Loss Hopeful,



If you've already tried every diet and workout program you've ever seen only to be frustrated and disgusted when all the weight and more lands back on your body, then it's time to learn how ordinary people, just like you, really lose weight and keep it off permanently.



We know what it's like when you see your initial success go down hill. It makes you want to quit. It makes you feel bad about the way you look and it makes you feel unattractive.

Take it from us, that is no way to go through life. You have to make a change that will truly change your life for the better... for yourself and for your family.

Taking that first step is always the most difficult but I am a living proof that you can do it,and so are many like Melissa and Howard clients of Fitness Elements regardless of your personal situation.

It doesn’t matter what your current weight issues or struggles are. Some may be minor, others may be life threatening. You may need to lose 100 pounds or an extra 10 pounds but, regardless of your situation, the solution is the same - "The Fast Action Metabolism (FAM)™ Fat Burning System.”



It’s true.



In fact, thousands of people have cut back on their calories and increased their exercise regimen. But the truth is, it’s virtually impossible to keep that up for 10, 15 or 20 years without a proven plan.




We'll Show You The Healthy System For Losing 10 to 15 Pounds A Month With Just a Few Simple Tweaks to Your Diet and Daily Activities!



You see, losing weight is difficult and you know that. You’ve probably spent a lot of time, money and effort using techniques that are out of date and completely ineffective. Have you tried any of these “weight loss solutions?"



Here is a list of diets that Did Not Work For Any of Us or Fitness Elements Clients over the Years:



Ø No Carb Diet

Ø All Liquid Diet

Ø Zone Diet

Ø Vegan or Vegetarian Diets

Ø Jenny Craig

Ø South Beach Diet

Ø Acai Berry Diet Pills

Ø Pill and Over the Counter Supplements

Ø Weight Watchers

Ø 3 Day Diet

Ø Lemonade Diet

Ø Slim-Fast




Any luck with those? Of course not, they are expensive, ineffective and in some cases just scams. You may have lost some weight quickly, but then you hit a plateau and the weight came back just as quickly as it came off.



And every time you try to lose weight in ineffective ways you are left with pain, anger, frustration, and other mentally draining and unhealthy negative effects.



Believe us, we know. We tried it all and nothing worked. We wasted thousands of dollars on what we thought were weight loss solutions. But at the end of the day it's not about money, it's about how we feel about ourselves.



It's about how we feel when we walk into a room.



It's about how we feel when we put on a pair of jeans that fit a few short weeks ago but we can no longer get into.



It's about the confidence we have to strive in our lives, not just from a health perspective but a social, psychological and emotional well being that allows us to feel great, have a ton of energy and pursue dreams we never thought possible when we were overweight.





Carrying Extra Weight Is Embarrassing, Frustrating and Difficult to find a Solution For.



Isn't it Time You Learned The Real Truth About Diets?



Let’s be frank, being fat sucks. We would go to the beach and never, ever dream of taking off our shirt. We remember hearing people at restaurants discuss how “fat and gross” we were. And that did nothing in terms of motivation. In fact, it made us eat more and gain more weight.



There was a period—a long one—when we didn’t have control over our lives. We could not control our eating habits. We fell into a routine of eating, feeling depressed about our situation, feeling sorry for ourselves, and finally blaming others. We were wrong in every step of the weight loss process.





That Was Before We Discovered The "5 Common Myths That Are Preventing You From Losing Weight"



You’ve probably either heard of them or actually bought into them yourself. These terribly counter-productive myths are:



MYTH #1 – Low Calorie Diets Work



The Truth: You can't lose weight by starving yourself because your metabolism will detect that you are starving and adjust itself by burning fewer calories. Prolonged low calorie diets will cause your body to hold on to fat energy for survival instead of burning off the fat. Needless to say, this really kills your metabolic rate.



Plus, if you eat less calories, you will end up battling hunger throughout the day. You may be able to keep it up for a week or two, but soon you will lose control and binge, setting you back to square one.



MYTH #2 – Low Fat Diets Work



The Truth: Studies show that people buying expensive “low fat” foods end up eating much more of that food because they believe it’s low fat. But in reality, you will gain more weight because you lose control. Many people think “It’s low fat, I can have a couple more!”



Low fat diets are also not recommended because there are some fats that you actually need to eat and are essential for healthy weight loss.



MYTH #3 – Low Carb Diets Work



The Truth: Low carb diets make you feel miserable because your body needs a certain amount of carbs for energy. You end up feeling drained and unable to sustain your normal activity level. Plus, low carb diets are not balanced and are therefore unhealthy long term.



MYTH #4 – Expensive Popular Diet Programs Work



The Truth: Studies show that even programs like Weight Watchers™ have a 97% recidivism rate. That means that once their members lose weight, they revert back to their old habits again and ultimately regain the weight. The classic yo-yo diet.



You have to pay to be involved and the process is extremely slow. Many people only see a 2-3 pound weight loss per month! That rate will zap your enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment and lead to gaining the weight back faster than you lost it.



MYTH #5 – You Should Stick With The Same Exercise Routine Each Month



The Truth: If you do the same exercise routine each month (such as walking to work), eventually your body will adjust and your results will gradually diminish. Many people refer to this as a plateau or "hitting the wall." To keep getting fantastic results, you need to alternate your routine after a certain period of time.





Now That You Know What Doesn't Work,

Let Us Show You What Does...



The Real Truth About Diets - Revealed!



Have you ever wondered how some "lucky" people can eat just about anything and never put on any weight? Wouldn't you like to be able to do that yourself?



The key to losing weight in not eating foods you don’t like, spending countless hours in the gym or starving yourself. That simply leaves you miserable.



The secret to losing weight is to increase your metabolism in an effective way that will allow you to continue losing weight even while you rest!

Your BMR, or basal metabolic rate (metabolism), is the energy (measured in calories) expended by the body at rest to maintain normal bodily functions. This continual work by the body makes up about 60-70% of the calories we use ("burn" or expend) throughout the day. By strategically speeding up your BMR, you will burn about 2/3 more calories than you would with today's popular diet plans. Our program will show you how.




How Is "The Fast Action Metabolism (FAM)™ Fat Burning System Different?



Let's Compare:



Popular Dead End Dieting


RAM™ Fat Burning System

Dramatically reduces your metabolism through week after week of constant calorie restriction.


Strategically increases your metabolism and ignites your "fat burning furnace" to burn more fat all day long.

Works against your body's calorie management defenses.


Works with your body to burn more calories.

Causes the breakdown of your muscle tissues and unproductive muscle loss.


Promotes calorie burning muscle toning leading to permanent fat loss.

Drains your energy and vitality every day.


Creates greater energy and improved vitality.

Requires you to eat less.


Requires that you eat more (5-6 times per day).

Results in unsustainable weight loss that quickly comes back as soon as you go back to eating normal again.


Results in long term fat loss and an increased metabolic rate.

Frustrating and miserable.


Motivating and enjoyable.

Typically does not work for the average person.


Guaranteed to work well for the average person.





Our proven Fast Action Metabolism (FAM)™ fat loss system will teach you simple tweaks to your diet and daily activities that will help you supercharge your metabolism and burn more fat all day long!



This amazing weight loss system spearheaded our win on The Biggest Loser, Season 4 and allowed us to keep the weight off years later. It’s been so successful that we've been featured on:





The Fast Action Metabolism™ Program Has Helped An Amazing Number of People… & Now It Can Help You, Too!






Imagine using a weight loss program that allows you to eat more than three times per day. A program that was designed for average people, just like us. We aren’t great athletes; we don’t have a super human will power. We love to enjoy food and aren’t thrilled with working out as you probably saw on The Born to be Fit Challenge, Season 1!



Fast Action Metabolism™ doesn’t focus on eating less, in fact, you have to eat more! By eating more, you are going to keep your metabolism at peak performance allowing you to burn fat while you sleep!



You are going to lose fat quickly, easily, and in a health way. There is no depriving yourself of foods you love, no overly strenuous workouts that make you feel sick and cause you to lose motivation (we HATE working out too!), and the incredible results you see with the Fast Action Metabolism™ System are completely permanent and long term.



It's simply a proven and effective program that will have you losing weight quickly - we guarantee it! You will:



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Lose Weight Quickly – Up To 15 Pounds per Month!
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Achieve Permanent Results – No more Yo-Yo Diets!
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Super-Charge your Metabolism allowing you to Burn Fat Even While You Sleep!



Our Solution Works. The proof was on full display when on national television we stood as the winners of the Born to be Fit , Season 1!



Finally, the last proven weight loss solution is here. You will never need another diet again!



The Fast Action Metabolism™ System is THE Proven Solution!



Finally there is weight loss program that is proven to work. You’ve probably seen it on national television.



There is no better proof that Fast Action Metabolism™ works, you saw an amazing transformation with us in real life as it was happening.



We lost over 120 pounds each in only 8 months (over 15 LBS Per Month)! And in less than a year and we had the bodies we always wanted.




The Fast Action Metabolism™ system changed our lives forever. It’s a solution that will enable you to:



· Lose weight quickly and healthy

· Burn more fat even while you sleep

· Speed up your metabolism naturally

· Get rid of stubborn belly fat, cellulite, and excess flab

· Lose up to 15 lbs a month from simple tweaks to your diet and activities

· Look and feel so amazing that friends can't help but notice and compliment you

· Eat more often and actually increase your metabolism

· Still enjoy delicious meals by finding healthy alternatives





Eliminate Problems That Control Your Life Like:

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Health concerns - diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, heart attack…
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Getting fat and noticeably unattractive.
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Low self esteem and confidence.
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Being unattractive to your spouse resulting in divorce or even worse, infidelity.
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Public ridicule, people calling you fat behind your back.
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Depression, anxiety and mental health issues.
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Not taking part in your favorite activities because of your weight.



Using the Fast Action Metabolism™ System is Your Chance to Completely Bypass Any Frustrating Trial & Error Learning Stage That May Exist With Weight Loss & Put Yourself Directly on the Fast Track to Success!



The Truth is, when we signed up and we were accepted for The Born to be Fit Challenge, we didn’t really understand what it took to lose 240 pounds in only 8 months. And once we did, we we're concerned that we would gain it back.



But the Fast Action Metabolism™ System was exactly what we needed to continue to lose weight throughout the years and to keep it off after the challenge ended. It’s been years since we were the winners of The Born to be Fit Challenge. And we have continued to keep all the weight off and continue to lose weight at an incredible rate.



But learning how to lose weight, how to tweak our lifestyle and how to keep the weight off was a time consuming process. You don’t have to go through what we did.



This is your chance to quickly and easily learn how to:

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Lose weight quickly and healthy – Don’t risk using unproven fad diets that at worse can harm your health permanently.

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Burn more fat even while you sleep – Metabolism is key, learn how to super charge it so you can lose weight while sleeping, reading, watching TV or even eating!

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Speed up your metabolism naturally – There are many dangerous pills on the market that we’ve seen be ripped from the shelves after the deaths of people using them to increase their metabolism. We will teach you how to do it naturally!

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Learn the insider secrets to permanent fat loss – Have you lost weight only to gain it back? Following the Fast Action Metabolism™ system will prevent that from happening again!

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Lose 15 lbs a month from simple tweaks to your diet and activities – You don’t have to drastically change your lifestyle.

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Look great, feel great - your friends will notice and compliment you. You will love hitting the beach on vacation and not hesitating to show off your swimsuit.

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Eat more than 3 times per day to increase your metabolism – Yes EAT MORE!

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Enjoy good foods by finding healthy alternatives

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And much more



Take A Look At What You Can Expect When You Gain Access To The Fast Action Metabolism™ Program



We designed this process to be easy, simple to use and for the average person. If you have seen us or heard of The Born to be Fit Challenge, Season 1, you quickly realized we are just like you. We don’t have super natural athletic talents, we are not motivated to spend hours in the gym and we had NO idea what it took to lose the weight and get healthy.



We set out to destroy the myths of weight loss and create a solution everyone can use. The process is simple and easy to use:

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Get educated – You have to learn what works and what doesn’t. We'll teach you what really worked for us to lose up to 15 pounds every 30 days.
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Follow the plan – We'll give you the exact plan that helped us lose a combined 240 pounds in just 8 months. You saw what we looked like, so it doesn’t matter where you find yourself, this plan will fit into your schedule.
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Stay motivated – Motivation is always an issue. You may be motivated today but not tomorrow. When you learn from three to the most unhealthy people that completely transformed their lives, you will realize that you can do it too. That’s motivation.

Those who do learn the truth about weight loss, the plan, and what it takes including a much better understanding of themselves, will be successful. And this increased understanding will lead to greater success and a much more enjoyable life.

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You will now walk into that social event with confidence!

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You will not be afraid to approach someone you are interested in for fear of your appearance!

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You will now enjoy a better relationship with your significant other!

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You will actually enjoy going to the beach or laying by the pool without all those insecurities you are battling right now!

We are living proof that losing weight will change your life. You will be amazed at your newfound confidence, self esteem, ability to do what you want and the ability to overcome anything in your life.





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How To Conquer Weight loss Reluctance

Five Steps to Conquer Weight loss Reluctance


What is weight loss reluctance? It is best typified by the the health and fitness seeker who hangs out around the gyms, outside or even at home every morning drinking coffee and chewing the fat with other health and fitness seekers rather than getting in a productive habit of a successful weight loss program that sets you up for maximizing serious results for the earliest possible start; the health and fitness seeker who shuffles around without a proper unique program designed for them is unplanned and will not get results period. The fact is like anything else weight training and good nutritional habits for weight loss should have a path and plan for measurable results. The one who procrastinates all day long by rationalizing will not be successful and see the desired results they seek and deserve.


How can we specifically apply this to conquering weight loss reluctance? As with most things , a problem honestly acknowledged is at lest half solved. If you will confront your habit of avoidance and take it on with the determination to chase it out of your daily life, this alone is much more than just the first step of a lengthy journey; instead, it is a giant leap toward your weight loss success. A leap that puts you perhaps halfway to your goal.

Over the years, I have met and had lengthy conversations with many of my top professional clients. Almost without exception, these men and women had struggled off and on over the years with approaching weight loss and at some point in their life and ultimately made a decision , a committment to move from avoidance to confrontation. I don't mean confrontation in the negative sense, by the way. I mean confronting your own demons with bold and brave determination. Having the courage to rid yourself and your life of any particular demon, in this case , weight loss reluctance , is almost magical in its power. By taking action and facing the true root to those demons and applying forgiveness and letting go these clients finally achieved lasting results.

Apply these five steps to your successfull weight loss approach and see how they make your efforts fast forward a notch with greater results and success.

• Step 1: Choose Exercises and Eating plans you feel good about doing and taking action on.
• Step 2: Be 110% Sold on What Method or Program You Approach
• Step 3: Try Recalling Past Accomplishments With Your Weight loss Efforts
• Step 4: Use Mental Rehearsal for Success
• Step 5: When that little tension ball starts to appear Relaxation techniques works every time

I hope you enjoy these tips and really search deep on how you can use these tried and true techniques to have more success with your health, fitness, and weight loss goals. Have a healthy and happy day!

By, Natalie Pyles

Health and Fitness Expert, Weight loss Specialist, Nutritionist, Wellness Coach, Author, and NSA Speaker

The Remarkable Secret of Emotional Antioxidants for Achievment and Sustainable Peak Mental, Emotional, and Physical Well-Being

Four Quick Tips for Self-Dehypnosis

Top professionals and high achievers achieve and sustain peak mental, emotional, and physical well-being. When you have successfully dehypnotized yourself from imbedded , erroneous, limiting beliefs , and you " feel good," resistance to you melts away, and you get good results.

Can it be this simple? That "feeling good" is the golden key to top success in anything sports, business, health, balance, and life? Yes, it can. That is why the subject of emotional antioxidants is so important.

You are undoubtedly aware of the many discoveries about certain antioxidants found in foods, notably your leafy vegetables, that have a positive impact on the immune system by dramatically reducing risks of cancers as well as other diseases. For this reason, antioxidant vitamins are the most popular and universally respected nutritional supplements. Well, imagine being able to manufacturing antioxidants inside your own mind , then pump them through your bloodstream , throughout your entire body!

As a women of medical science, I know that the key to physical well-being is a healthy immune system. As a student of the human mind, behavior, and habits, I uncovered the secret of the self-image, of which emotional well-being is key. Now more than ever it is becoming increasingly apparent that there is a profound link between the two. There is profound evidence thst optimism bolsters the immune system.

Unfortunatley, optimism is massively misunderstood. Most people believe incorrectly that being optimistic means always feeling cheerful, happy, and "positive," never acknowledging adversity, problems, or set backs in life. No one knows that better than me believe me when I say have had my share of set backs for sure, but the difference is I choose not to stay there and dwell on dark thoughts and spiral down that path. By not telling you the truth that there will be set backs along your path would set you up for an impossible standard. Certainly, no human can go through life without experiencing having only positive experiences. Optimism should be described as a habitual way of constructively explaining setbacks to yourself. Developing this habit of optimistic response will definatley help enhance your emotional well-being.

Four Quick Tips for Self-Dehypnosis

• 1. Identify a personal behavior that is holding you back or may be couterproductive.
• 2. Identify the attitudes, thoughts, and beliefs that support and produce that behavior. What is it that you believe, that causes you to do or avoid doing this particular thing?
• 3. Identify the input that has produced the belief. What were you taught? What have you heard from others? What have you experienced when it comes to work, business, weight loss, relationships, or just life performance? What has manufactured and solidified this belief?
• 4. Now, analytically and carefully question each of those sources for the belief. Are they validated by evidence or are they just opinions?Are they antiquated? Have conditions changed significantly since the idea was provided to you? Have you changed? Has your surroundings changed? Hold each individual , isolated "item" that contributed to your governing belief up to the bright light of intelligent, unemotional scrutiny.

I hope these tips help you achieve more peak experiences and breakthroughs in your life. Have a healthy and optimistic day!

By, Natalie Pyles

Health and Fitness Expert, Weight loss Specialist, Nutritionist, Wellness Coach, Author, and NSA Speaker

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This is a contest and I will choose the top fifteen "bids" for a New Fat Man Skinny Man Training Makeover. All you have to do is fill out your name, address, and phone number by replying to this e-mail, or fax 623-399-4199 or contact us at 480-212-1947 with your bid for New Fat Man Skinny Man Training Makeover.

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Fruit of the Month: Pluots© and Apriums©

*Pluot© and Aprium© are registered trademarks of Zaiger Genetics, Modesto, California

Pluots are complex hybrid fruits that are part plum and part apricot in heritage. These fruits were originally invented in the late 20th century by Floyd Zaiger and are now grown in parts of Washington and California. Pluots have a majority of plum parentage and therefore, have smooth skin like plums. Some varieties of pluots are sometimes called interspecific plums, or dinosaur eggs. The pluot is often confused with the aprium which is another plum and apricot hybrid with mostly apricot heritage. Like apricots, apriums have slightly fuzzy skin. Pluots and apriums are known for their sweetness and flavor; the sugar content of these fruits is much higher than that of a plum or apricot alone.

Pluot and Aprium nutritional information is not available at this time.
Plum Serving size 1/2 cup (83g) Amounts Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 70 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Sodium 0mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 8g Protein 1g Vitamin A 6% Vitamin C 15% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.		Apricot Serving size 1/2 cup (83g) Amounts Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 40 Calories from Fat 5 Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 1.65g 6% Sugars 7.6g Protein 1g Vitamin A 30% Vitamin C 15% Calcium 2% Iron 2% Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Availability

Pluot and aprium season stretches from May to September. Pluots can be found mostly in milder climates.

Selection

Pluots and apriums should be plump and firm. Avoid pluots that are green, blemished, or have broken skin.

Storage

Pluots and apriums should be ripened at room temperature and then refrigerated. Pluots can be ripened in a brown paper bag at room temperature.

Preparation

Fruit should be washed well and dried before consumption. To remove pit, cut the fruit in half. Pluots and apriums can be eaten fresh or cooked.

Varieties

Approximately 20 varieties of pluots have been developed and bred by Zaiger Genetics. Each variety contains a different percentage of plum and apricot parentage. These varieties vary in size, skin color, and flesh color. The skin can be solid, striped, or speckled and skin colors range from yellow-green to black. Pluot flesh ranges from white to red in color.

There is only one variety of aprium currently on the market. The Honey Rich interspecific is bright orange and has bright orange flesh.

Pluot varieties include:

• Candy Stripe: medium, pink-yellow striped, with very sweet and juicy flesh.
• Cherry: small, bright red skin with white flesh.
• Dapple Dandy: large sweet with pale green to yellow, red-spotted skin, red or pink juicy flesh.
• Flavorella: round, medium-sized, golden-yellow, with sweet and juicy flesh.
• Flavor Heart: very large, black with a heart shape, and yellow flesh.
• Flavor King: very sweet, medium or large, with red-purple skin and red flesh.
• Flavorosa: very sweet or tart, medium-sized, flat round dark-purple fruit with red flesh.
• Flavor Prince: large round and purple, with red flesh.
• Flavor Rich: medium-sweet, large black round fruit with orange flesh.
• Flavor Supreme: medium or large, greenish purple skin, juicy red flesh.
• Flavor Queen: large light-green to yellow, very juicy.
• Red Ray: medium, bright red with dense, sweet orange flesh.

Recipes

*All recipes were analyzed using plums or apricots

Confetti plum (pluot)-pasta salad
Makes 6 servings
Each serving equals 1/2 cup of fruit or vegetables
Source: Fruits & Veggies—More Matters Better Health Cookbook

Ingredients

8 ounces corkscrew pasta
½ medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
¾ cup peeled and diced jicama
½ cup chopped red onion
8 pluots, sliced
2 Tbsp diced pimento
1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger
3 Tbsp rice or white wine vinegar
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain. Rinse briefly under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, red and yellow bell peppers, jicama, onion, and pluots.

In a small bowl, whisk together all the basil, pimento, ginger, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper until blended. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss evenly until coated.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 216, Protein 6g, Fat 3g, Calories From Fat 14%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 42g, Fiber 4g, Sodium 43mg.

I hope you can find more ways to incorporate these fun fruits into Your Nutritional plan!

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Vegetable of the Month: Okra

Okra grows in an elongated, lantern shape vegetable. It is a fuzzy, green colored, and ribbed pod that is approximately 2-7 inches in length. This vegetable is more famously known by its rows of tiny seeds and slimy or sticky texture when cut open. Okra is also known as bamia, bindi, bhindi, lady's finger, and gumbo, is a member of the cotton (Mallow) family.

Okra was discovered around Ethiopia during the 12th century B.C. and was cultivated by the ancient Egyptians. This vegetable soon flourished throughout North Africa and the Middle East where the seed pods were consumed cooked and the seeds toasted, ground, and served as a coffee substitute. With the advent of the slave trade, it eventually came to North America and is now commonly grown in the southern United States. You’ll now see okra in African, Middle Eastern, Greek, Turkish, Indian, Caribbean, and South American cuisines.

Okra is commonly associated in Southern, Creole, and Cajun cooking since it was initially introduced into the United States in its southern region. It grows well in the southern United States where there is little frost.

Okra is a powerhouse of valuable nutrients. It is a good source of vitamin C. It is low in calories and is fat-free.

	Okra Serving size 1/2 cup cooked, sliced (80g) Amounts Per Serving % Daily Value Calories 20 Calories from Fat 0 0 Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Sodium 0mg 0% Cholesterol 0mg 0% Total Carbohydrate 4g 1% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Sugars 1g Protein 1g Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 20% Calcium 6% Iron 2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Varieties

Clemson variety is dark green with angular pods. This okra takes less than two months to mature.

Emerald type is dark green, with smooth round pods.

Lee is a spineless type known by its deep bright green, very straight angular pods.

Annie Oakley is a hybrid, spineless kind of okra with bright green, angular pods. It takes less than two months from seeding to maturity.

Chinese okra is a dark green type grown in California and reaches 10 to 13 inches in length. These extra-long okra pods are sometimes called "ladyfingers."

Purple Okra a rare variety you may see at peak times. There is a version grown for its leaves that resemble sorrel in New Guinea.

Availability, Selection, and Storage

Okra is available year-round, with a peak season during the summer months. It is available either frozen or fresh. When buying fresh okra, make sure that you select dry, firm, okra. They should be medium to dark green in color and blemish-free. Fresh okra should be used the same day that it was purchased or stored paper bag in the warmest part of the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Severe cold temperatures will speed up okra decay. Do not wash the okra pods until ready to use, or it will become slimy.

Preparation

When preparing, remember that the more it is cut, the slimier it will become. Its various uses allow for okra to be added to many different recipes. Okra is commonly used as a thicken agent in soups and stews because of its sticky core. However, okra may also be steamed, boiled, pickled, sautèed, or stir-fried whole. Okra is a sensitive vegetable and should not be cooked in pans made of iron, copper or brass since the chemical properties turns okra black.

Young Versus Mature Okra - What is the difference?

Most okra pods are ready to be harvested in less than two months of planting. If the okra is going be consumed, then these pods must be harvested when they are very young. They are usually picked when they are two to three inches long, or tender stage.

Okra pods grow quickly from the tender to tough stage. Pods are considered mature when they exceed three inches in length. Mature okra is tough and is not recommended for use in certain recipes.

How do I reduce okra slime?

Most people who have eaten or have cooked okra, know about the okra slime. Some recipes call for the whole okra, but how do you deal with the okra slime?

There are few ways to minimize the slime:

• Simply trim the off the ends and avoid puncturing the okra capsule.
• You can also minimize the slime factor by avoiding the tendency to overcook okra.

Recipes

Okra and Green Beans
Makes 6 servings

Source: University of Illinois Extension

Ingredients

1 lb okra, uncut
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 lb fresh green beans
2 large garlic cloves, crushed then chopped
1 cup water
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground pepper
1 6-ounce can tomato paste

Wash okra pods, trim stems, do not remove caps. Rinse well and drain. Wash beans and cut into 3 inch lengths. Combine water, tomato paste, olive oil, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in a sauce pan and mix well. Heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to boil. Add okra and beans and additional water if necessary to almost cover vegetables.
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently until vegetables are crisp-tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Serve it warm or cold.

*This dish can also be oven-baked. Instead of simmering, lightly cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F.

Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories 106, Protein 5g, Fat 3g, Calories From Fat 19%, Cholesterol 0mg, Carbohydrates 19g, Fiber 7g, Sodium 187mg.

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Sincerely yours,

Natalie Pyles

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