Push Ups

All of us can do them.....some of us can do a lot of them a few of us can squeeze out three but it is a tremendous way for a quick work out and you can do them almost anywhere.

next time you feel like you don't have time to do anything hit a few push ups and see how quickly you can increase the max you can do.

Many people use the amount of push ups you can do as a good indicator of your fitness level.  As your age increases the ability to do push ups will usually come down but in your 90's if you are fit you should still be able to do 3-5.

See what you can do right now.....hopefully you can get to twenty....if not make that your new goal.

I started with twenty and now I try and do three sets of 100 every other day.

Took a few years but I got there.

Denial

My wife and I are learning a critical lesson.

I have always discussed with people my 80-20 rule and never dieting all the way through losing my 154 lbs.

That said much of my journey had to do with treating myself and enjoying the things in life I enjoy.  I am a firm believer that you can't go cold turkey on things and the more you deprive yourself of something the better the chances become for a binge or an out and out fall off the wagon experience.

We are pretty strict about the food our kids eat so when we go on vacation and loosen up the rules we all go crazy with sweets and other goodies.

We watch others who aren't as strict day to day and they grab one cookie and look at me sideways when I eat nine.

All this said it is a simple concept...if you go to crazy in deprivation to achieve a goal odds are you won't maintain that behaviour long term and your goal achievement will have been meaningless.

All this said look for balance and stay away from denial....go for moderation.

Inspiration

So many times people find inspiration in the most unusual place.

You aren't seeking things out you are just doing your own thing and inspiration strikes....could be something a neighbor is doing or has done...maybe something you see on the news or hear on the radio.

It does not take a whole lot to become inspired.

We have all felt it we see things hear things or are a part of things that really inspire us.

So good now you are inspired.....what do you do with the inspiration...do you cherish the feeling for 10 minutes....10 hours ......... 10 days?  Do you take ACTION?

Next time you feel inspired by anything......take that opportunity to think about how you might take action and use that inspiration to change your life.

Slow with the posts

I have taken a step back with the posts.

I would love to keep posting thoughts advice and tips every day but I have begun to receive little to know feedback.

Let me know if this stuff is of any help.

Many times it is just a few thoughts I have at the time.

I could go to a few times a week with more substance or somethign to that effect?

Let me know if you have thoughts....if not I will keep the ramblings of a mad man rolling.

Will Power

It is many of our arch enemy....we battle it each and every day.

Once you learn the art of will power control you become unbeatable.

Last weekend we had one of my son's friend go on a trip with us.  My family eats very healthy and we monitor about everything but when we hit the road it is all up for grabs.  The boy that was traveling with us obviously has been watching his intake.

As a person that has done that I understood how tough this was going to be.  With cookies, chips and everything else flying downt the hatch I thought this thirteen year old would succumb to the pressure in about two minutes.

I was so proud to watch this boy master self control throughout the weekend.

It taught me more than I could ever have read in a book it was inspiring and just the kick I needed to realize will power is there for all of us...do you harness the will power or give in and make excuses.....be like the thirteen year old...rise to the challenge!

Gremlins

My apologies gang.....we have had gremlins in the system since Monday.

I think we have it fixed but you have my apologies for any inconvenience.

One thought I had to pass on today was going back a few months and just testing all of you on your focus.

Without focus you will just float down the lazy river and you will end up wherever the current takes you.

With focus you gain direction and the ability to know that you have achieved the goal you had in mind because it was defined.

I have been amazed by people that want to achieve good grades, a promotion, maybe lose weight or build there fitness level.  I ask the simple question about how will you know when you have achieved your goal and people look at me sideways.

I further the dialogue by asking define good grades or how much weight do you want to lose?

What is your plan?

People have this thought that if they think it then it just happens....news flash my froends not so ..... you need a solid focus and you need a better plan ..... if you have a solid plan and you focus on that the goal is a slam dunk!

Food will get you!

If you are anything like me.....food creates turmoil when I am the only person that is going to take on the risk.

I will work with the new league person to understand why they chose there.