2014 is in full swing! We hope everyone is staying fit and healthy! With that said below are 20 things worth thinking about regarding health and your life contributed by us (Amy = AC, Ray = RC) :))

 

An organized home is everything. I am not a naturally neat person but I focus and force myself to be organized because there is nothing worse than not knowing exactly where everything is. When things are messy and unorganized, it is a drain on you and your time. You waste more time doing tasks and it adds extra stress that none of us need. Make a point to declutter your home, desk, car etc and keep them clean, it will do wonders!! -AC

 

Marching to your own beat is always best. I probably get told that I am weird, crazy etc at least once a week. And it's always because I am doing something that is not considered the "norm". But it is always something that makes me healthier and/or happier. I notice that many times people are afraid to do something because they are scared of what people think. At the end of the day, who cares? Do your own thing and make your own "norm". -AC

 

Spices are everything. I LOVE good food. But my health comes first so that means I make the choice everyday to not eat things that will hinder it. Yes I have cheat meals but I also make sure the food I eat on a daily basis tastes great. Spices are the secret. Even a cup of broccoli can taste amazing when drizzled with basil olive oil and sprinkled with steak seasoning. Spices are what make ANY food taste good. Learn to transfer those flavors from unhealthy ones to healthy ones and you will never go back! - AC

 

Spending money on your health is always worth it. Ray touched on investing in yourself in terms of personal growth. But I also think it's important to invest in your health. Eating healthy can be expensive but so are many other things. The difference is most of us are used to the other prices. For example, to me, paying $10 for one movie is way too much but I would easily spend $10 on kale chips and a kombucha. This wasn't always the case. But my idea of what is worthy of my money has definitely changed. Slowly start changing what is worth your hard earned money and watch your health improve. - AC

 

The scale doesn't EVER tell the whole story. I am the same weight I was in college (I was not in shape at all) but my body composition is completely different. Yes, the scale is helpful (note the word helpful, not the end all be all) when you need to lose extra pounds. But there is so much more to the story. You will lose bodyfat and inches. You will feel great and your clothes will fit better. But the scale won't tell you ANY of that. Make sure you are taking into account ALL of these factors before you let the scale dictate your progress. - AC

 

Feeling sorry for yourself doesn't get you anywhere. We can all find a million reasons to feel sorry for ourselves but those excuses don't do anything for us. I have chrondromalicia in both my knees, a bulging disc and osteroartistis in my spine but I don't waste time getting down on myself about my injuries. Work on yourself (stretching, strengthing etc) to improve and don't let YOU get in the way of your goals. -AC

 

Trying something harder and failing is better than going the easy route. I am a huge fan of taking something I can't do and doing it over and over and OVER again until I can do it. And I don't care how long it takes but I'd rather fail at doing something repeatedly than succeed at something that doesn't challenge me. Find something that's hard, whether it be an exercise, a good habit etc and challenge yourself on a daily basis to conquer it and then go on to the next challenge. -AC

 

Find time to have fun. We are all busy, trust me I understand. But make a promise to yourself to do at least one FUN thing for YOURSELF each week. It doesn't matter what it is as long as you make it a point to actually follow through with it and not let anything derail it. - AC

 

Not everyone will like you or what you stand for. I've come to just accept certain people for who they are. Although I try to learn something from every individual, some people just aren't going to like me. That's fine and I accept it. Those who do will stick around and ultimately contribute more to my life and whatever I stand for. Bottom line is be you and those who are okay with it will come along for the ride. - RC

 

Be careful with your words. Some people take everything literally.There's nothing worse than letting someone down. I get it. However, adaptability is high on my list of priorities. Sometimes what you said or promised isn't going to work. Although I'm ready to accept that as long as the reason is justifiable, some people hold grudges when this kind of thing happens. Therefore, be careful with what you say or promise to others. -RC

 

Eastern med healing techniques are becoming more mainstream because they work. More and more people are seeking out alternative medicine. People are starting to wake up to the fact that western medicine typically only addresses symptoms and not the root cause of sickness. Eastern modalities such as Chinese herbs, acupuncture, energy healing, belief system management, etc are starting to become noticed because science is proving that they work. -RC

 

Bodytype diets work. Everyone is slightly different. I've had success with following specific protocols for clients who have trouble getting results. Specifically, I've seen a lot of overlap with regard to cravings, foods that should be avoided, etc when it comes to the body shape and blood type diets. The 2 that tend to work well are: blood type Os tend to be protein/fat metabolic types and A's tend to be the opposite. Additionally, apple shaped people tend to need and crave less greens while carrot shaped types thrive on a high amount greens. Lastly, pear shaped people do REALLY well when avoiding dairy and sticking with a "lighter" diet. - RC

 

You cannot afford not to invest in yourself. So many people are quick to use the words "I can't afford it" when it comes to their health, groceries, a personal development product, etc. I used to be one of those people. Well I can tell you right now I've never regretted purchasing any of the marketing systems, personal development products, and/or trainer systems I've purchased from gurus out their. There is always something to learn. I don't care how much it cost. I know I will recoup that $$ by applying what I learned plus more as long as I take action. - RC

 

Omega 3, Magnesium and Vit D deficiencies are getting worse. Our food supply is becoming more and more mineral/vitamin deficient. I'm starting to see a huge overlap amongst many illnesses/symptoms. Omega 3 fatty acid deficiency comes up almost always. And Vitamin D/Magnesium are always a close second. Anyhow get as much omega 3s in your diet as possible. - RC

 

You can't help everyone. I truly enjoy helping others especially when it comes to healing someone or hitting a major breakthrough or "aha" moment with regards to nutrition, training, business etc. However, some people just always play the victim card. These tend to be people who blame their results on some outside source but not themselves. While I'm all for helping as many as possible sometimes it's just best to let those people who refuse to accept responsibility go. The world is much better off if we're serving those that want to change versus fighting an uphill battle. Don't waste your energy on those who aren't quite ready to change yet. - RC

 

Manifestation works. There's something to always having a vision. I can tell you first hand that envisioning what you want somehow speeds up results. There's been numerous times when a client asks me a question about a topic and boom....an article about it from some doctor pops into my email. Or I need something in my schedule to change and boom........somehow everything just rearranges without me lifting a finger. Call it what you want but having a vision is more powerful than taking things as they come. - RC

 

Working out when you don't feel like it is the most powerful habit to develop for results. I've learned to just push through and get it in! There are days where I just don't feel like working out but in the last 3-6 months, I've pushed myself even if it's just 20 min. I've yet to regret it and it's probably the most powerful habit I've developed. I used to work out 3 to 4 days a week. Now it's 6 minimum and sometimes 7. Why is this important? It makes the days I absolutely want to work out a breeze and I'm getting better results!! - RC

 

It's still not understood that nutrition stems from the soil first (aka minerals and vitamins that the plant took in before be harvested) vs a calorie is a calorie. A calorie is not a calorie. People are always amazed when I explain to them how important nutrient uptake is. You are not what you eat, you are what you absorb. The same goes for the food supply. Vitamins and Minerals provide conductivity for your body to function. If your food is mineral deficient aka a huge percentage of the US food supply, you will not function properly. This is the reason everyone is not at optimal health. We are consuming nutrient deprived foods with high calories. -RC

 

Herbalife, Advocare, HCG, etc as magic bullets have been made to pry on convenience and make $$$. Don't get me wrong, convenience is great. However, supplements without great eating habits will only get you so far. I can't tell you how many people have come through our doors trying to get us to sell this stuff. Here's the bottom line. Most of these products work because they put you on a calorie deprived diet while consuming protein shakes and caffeine loaded "fat burners." That will work for anyone short term. Is it optimal. No. For instance, Herbalife products are loaded with corn syrup and I can't say I've been impressed with the others. I am a fan of supplementation but will only vouch for stuff that's 100% clean. That's why we carry brands like InnateResponse and Newchapter.-RC

 

Rearrange Your Life on Your Terms. Too many people sacrifice their lives trying to be something they're not just to get by. If you're not happy, change something. It's no coincidence that we are in a gym/health environment everyday. We chose to be here. We did we what we needed to do to get to this point, to be in the atmosphere that is most beneficial to OUR lifestyle. We all have the same choices and 24hours in day. Make the most of it and OWN it. It's your life, your choice. :))

 

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