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It's Anyones Game.
June 15, 2009
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It's Anyone's Game
When was the last time that you accomplished something huge?
That's an easy question for Helen Phillips.
Last month Helen wowed the world with her dramatic transformation on the NBC show The Biggest Loser. At 48 years of age she is the oldest contestant to win the weight loss competition, shedding 140 pounds and 54.7% of her body weight.
I'd call losing more than half of your body weight a huge accomplishment - wouldn't you?
The crazy part is that Helen was clearly the underdog. She was simply too old and too fat to win. At least that was what the other contestants thought.
And that's what Helen thought too.
"I never believed in myself in the beginning," she admits. However when a doctor told her that she was living in the body of a 60 year old woman, Helen got serious.
"I'm tired of doubting myself," she decided and something inside of her head clicked into place. "The minute I started doing that, things changed for me."
And, oh, how she changed.
Helen buckled down and made losing weight her only focus. Her hard work paid off, giving her the prized title of the Biggest Loser.
She accomplished something huge and now her life is vastly improved. "I feel so good! I feel like I can do anything," she told reporters with a huge smile.
Helen also had a message for you. "If I can do it, you can do it."
I have to agree with her.
If a 48 year old, 257 pound woman can transform her body from a size 22 to a size 2, then anyone really can do it. Think for a moment of that huge accomplishment that you haven't made. Maybe it's a weight loss goal that you've had for years. Maybe it's something completely unrelated to your weight.
What's holding you back?
Are you afraid you'll fail?
The fear of failure is a powerful thing. No one likes to fail, and repeat failure is even worse. So what can you do to conquer it?
Realize that failure isn't the worst outcome. Not trying is.
You only fail when you decide to give up. Get up and try again!
Are you afraid you'll succeed?
You may not realize it, but most people fear success. Success means change and change can be scary. It is important that you embrace the idea of success and ditch any negative self talk.
Close your eyes and picture yourself accomplishing your goal. What will that accomplishment do for your life? List the benefits you'll enjoy.
Spend a few minutes each day visualizing yourself accomplishing your goal. How great does it feel? Savor those victorious emotions and use them to drive your motivation.
Helen didn't believe in herself, until one day she decided that she was done doubting.
Are you done doubting?
When you're ready to transform your body, like Helen did, I'm here to help. Is NOW a good time? Call or email, and let's get started on a program that will really improve your life.
It's your turn to accomplish something huge.
Who Knew?
While being interviewed after her victory Helen revealed the secret behind her staggering weight loss. "Who knew diet and exercise really were the answer?" It always comes back to diet and exercise. When it comes to losing weight forget about the fad diets, the pills and the potions. Focus on your diet and focus on your exercise plan then you too will see amazing results.
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Mango Marinated Tofu
It's mango season! If you've been hesitant to try tofu then this is the perfect recipe for you. The mango and ginger marinade gives the dish a sweet and tangy flavor that is hard to beat. Choose mangoes that are ripe, but not overripe. The fruit should give only slightly when squeezed. Serve with brown rice and fresh steamed broccoli.
Yield: 6 serving
Here's what you need...
Marinade:
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons chopped ginger
1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
2 large mangoes, chopped
1/4 pure maple syrup
1 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1 cup orange juice
1/4 teaspoon allspice
Dash of pepper
Dash of salt
Tofu:
2 pounds extra-firm tofu, drained and sliced
1 mango sliced
1 red bell pepper, cut into long slices
In a medium saucepan combine the oil, garlic, ginger and onion, saute over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add the chopped mango and sauté for another 5 minutes.
Add the maple syrup and vegetable broth, cover and simmer for 35 minutes. Uncover and simmer for another 5 minutes.
Add the vinegar, lime juice, orange juice, allspice, pepper and salt. Allow the mixture to cool and then puree in blender until smooth.
Place the sliced tofu and mango marinade in a sealable plastic bag or a plastic container with lid. Marinate in the fridge for one hour or overnight.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Place the marinated tofu in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, reserving half of the marinade. Bake for 20 minutes.
Flip over the tofu. Coat the remaining mango slices and pepper slices in marinade and add to pan. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Serve with brown rice and steamed broccoli.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 219 calories, 1g fat, 7g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, and 9g protein.
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Everhart and Soul
"Be a trustee. Everything comes to us in trust, for us to use and then to set it free. The consciousness of trustee sets us free of the tension of grasping and guarding. To see ourselves as trustees of everything that we receive, including our bodies, encourages our innate capacity to 'care for with dignity'. It is a much more relaxing way of relating to the things which we are privileged to receive in life." – Unknown
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Rob and Sandy
Soul Personal Training
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Jill Parker's Soul of Running
I am officially done with the school year and beginning week #2 of my summer hiatus. My introduction to the world of no kids (other than my own) was celebrated with a good week of running. Finally, 7 weeks Post-Boston and this is the first full week where my legs have finally felt alive and wanted to run. Age is certainly showing its ugly head and with that, I am glad that summer is here because I’m ready for a change.
Seasons are a good thing, even the hot sweaty ones, because they force us to regroup and readjust, and maybe try new things. Even aside from the weather, training schedules, kids’ schedules, work schedules (writing) and summer vacation schedules, it’s good to take a break and try something new. Last summer I discovered trail running and I loved it! To kick off this summer’s season, I jumped back on the trails last weekend and I loved it even more. In preparation for the Mt. Evans Ascent I’m doing next weekend, I ran a 10-mile trail from Georgetown to Silver Plume.
I like to run my long runs alone, these are my personal sanctuary. We all have our private places, so it was with slight trepidation that I gave up this run to venture off with my running friend in the mountains. If I'm going to try something new, the school-girl nerd in me likes proper instruction. I prefer to be surrounded by people more knowledgeable, intuitive, insightful, interesting, funny, or faster than me. So I couldn't delve into Trail Running 101 with just anyone, I latched onto my running partner who’s a trail running fan and done many. We started running, and I felt my inexperience as I tried to keep up, which I failed within the first half mile. My breathing was uneven as I climbed 800’ in the first mile and a half. I took in my surroundings in choppy, blurry Blair Witch visuals.
I sidestepped roots and rocks instead of curbs and recycle bins. The sound of my foot normally slapping concrete was softened by a cushion of pine needles, leaves, and soft earth. Nature’s hum begot blessed silence; my mind was lulled to a state of peace. This was a holy space, graced by a canopy of grand pine. I drank in the scene, so unknowingly thirsty for a departure of this kind. My breathing became more at ease.
I am 46 years old, but I felt like a child, young and light on my feet. At home I love running because the monotony and the pace unravel the knots within. Strangely, here I grew unaware that I had knots, so engrossed in the moment that my own identity was subdued. I embraced my own bit part in the scene, the whole play in general. Trail running is my fountain of youth. When I'm on the trail, I feel like a child again, completely relaxed and at peace. No matter how tired or stressed I was going into the run, I was refreshed at the end of it.
I've run countless road 10-Ks, half-marathons, and marathons -- including Boston -- but those occasions have never given me the high I feel cruising along a soft dirt trail through a grove of aspen trees, or around a high mountain lake surrounded by 14,000-foot peak (okay, maybe not as high as Boston, but that was a “different” high, unique in its own way).
Some researchers believe that each of us has an instinctive need called biophilia -- a longing to be one with nature. Biophilia is why sitting on a park bench for 15 minutes can produce such contentment and stress release. It's what makes us look out the window wistfully when stuck inside on a sunny day. It’s what’s makes trail running increasingly popular.
I still have a lot to learn about trail running, but I gathered this much: Pretty view? Stop and see. Hungry? Have a snack. Thirsty? Drink. Long hill? Walk. Treacherous footing? Slow down. The lesson wasn't lost on me. This isn't just how to run, it's how to live. I am happy about my new crush. Trail running and I agreed to keep in touch and pursue this thing to see where it goes. I'm celebrating the birth of a new passion, built on the faithful reverence of the old.
It was a perfect illustration, a metaphor for me, for the way I want to spend my summer -- or live my life, for that matter. I want to be more centered, more quiet, use my core, and be more intentional about becoming immune to the chaos around me. There is always a more peaceful path that cuts through the middle of all the straining and striving, posturing and progressing, and even if it's harder to find, it's worth it. Trying something new always offers a fresh perspective.
As the sun started to poke through the clouds and the heat bid us good afternoon as our trail circled back to our start in Georgetown, I could feel a mild ache in my shoulders and a pleasant burn in my core and in my legs, a different soreness than after a hard run. I look forward to working some new muscles this summer, literally and metaphorically. Summer is a season of, growth, playfulness, reading, freedom, fun, and adventure.
Write down some ideas for your own adventures to something new this summer and see where it takes you.
Jill
P.S. I had a great 5.5 mile, 2000’ vertical climb up Mt. Evans today. I can’t wait to share my May 20th race with you next time.
Email: robstraining@gmail.com
Phone: 303-669-3748
Web: www.soulpersonaltraining.com
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