Taking ACTION is the most important thing when it comes to reaching a higher level.


This could be in fitness, career, wealth, personal development, relationships, and more.


Let’s take fitness for an example…


It is SO common to get bogged down scouring the Interwebzzz trying to find the “perfect workout plan” or “best recipes” for your goals.


You could literally let yourself stay in the research mode for months or even years… just contemplating whether or not what’s before your eyes is the “right thing.”


In addition, once you make some sort of selection of workout program - lets use a home DVD workout as an example - and you finally choose some recipes that look interesting to you, there can be tremendous time wasted because it’s not “the right time.”


Once again, months or even years could pass by while you convince yourself that the current moment is too busy, chaotic, stressful, overwhelming, or just not the right time to get started.


You can start to see that a LOT of time gets wasted…. Time that you cannot get back.


Needless to say, taking some sort of ACTION step is crucial to get things moving!


I wrote about it yesterday… if you missed that, you can check it out HERE: https://bit.ly/2NIpR05


Taking action doesn’t have to be hard… it is actually quite simple.


But the magic comes with taking action consistently, over a long period of time.


Given the many stressors we experience on a daily basis, the next logical question is:


How do I make sure to take action every day, even when I’m stressed, tired, or just don’t feel like it.


The answer is by developing the STRONGEST positive mental mindset possible.


The right mindset is truly the difference maker when it comes to a decision to push through hard and ACT, or to let stress or a bad mood threaten your progress.


Developing a strong mindset happens in many ways.


A few examples are:

• Using external cues such as motivational quotes, reading inspiring books, listening to podcasts of mentally strong people, writing in a daily journal, writing out your own goals and WHY
• Starting with simple actions to act upon daily, and building up to more challenging tasks
• Enlisting a mindset Coach, mentor, or other inspirational and successful person to help keep you accountable

I’ll be back tomorrow with some more detail about developing a positive mindset and how doing so will help your success rate skyrocket.

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I’m sure it will not shock you when I say that there is no “Silver Bullet” or no “Magic Golden Key” or no PDF document with 10 things that will guarantee success.
But what I have learned, both from studying tremendously successful people, and reviewing my own successes in life is this:

Success is the result of doing simple things consistently, for a long period of time.
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It sounds simple…. Because it is.
It is simple… but not easy.
Anyone can sign up for a 4 week or 6 week weight loss program.
Anyone can be “on their game” for a few weeks or a month, working toward any goal.
But not many people are willing to do things consistently for a long period of time.
I think it has a lot to do with our instant gratification society, and the fact that you want what you want when you want it…. Which was 5 minutes ago.
And if it means you are going to sweat, break a nail, or miss a social gathering with friends… you’d rather spend time trying to find an easier hack to get it done.
What you need to do is STEP UP AND TAKE ACTION.
Decide your WHAT.
Then decide your HOW.
Finally, get clear on your WHY.
And above all else- KEEP SHOWING UP.
Yes, show up even on the days that are hard.
Show up when it is inconvenient.
Show up when your naysayers and doubters say you won’t or can’t.
Show up when everyone else is taking the easy route.
Show up when you question whether or not it’s working.
Show up when you feel uncomfortable.
Show up ESPECIALLY when you feel uncomfortable…. Because change can only happen when there is discomfort.
You will never move to the next level or get any better by staying in a place that feels comfortable.
This truly is the secret to success.
… for weight loss and fitness
… for relationships and love
… for job and career
… for personal development and growth
… for finance and wealth
If you want to succeed in ANY of those areas, print out this post, read it daily, and then take ACTION.

 
Riddle me this:

If you struggled with a problem for a while, and finally figured out a way to solve it…. Would you give up on that solution as soon as it started working??

If you were sick for months trying every kind of remedy you knew to no avail, and then finally got your hands on the thing that made you feel relief for the first time in ages…. Would you stop the medication right as it started to heal you??

If you were searching for a job or relationship that was right for you and started to see proof that there was a good match with potential for lots of long-term success…. Would you abandon the job or person??


The answer to each of these questions is: OF COURSE NOT!!!!

You may even go so far as to say- why the hell would anyone do that?!?!?!


I agree!

Why then, do so many people who struggle with their weight, self-image, lack of body confidence, health issues, poor sleep, lagging energy, etc. decide to QUIT or give up on a program that has provided them with positive results that improve their quality of life?!?!


To be clear- this is not a rhetorical question and I certainly do NOT have the answer.

In fact, if you can shed some insight, I’d really love to hear it.  

It makes absolutely ZERO sense to me that someone would go to such lengths to join a program that guides and coaches them to improve their body, nutrition, mindset, outlook, and overall self-esteem…… and then decide to stop just as everything has started working in their favour.

But it happens all the time.

The place I see it most often is with things like a “6-Week Transformation Challenge” or our “28 Day KickStart” program.  

You might think that because you’ve gained some momentum or positive outcome, you now don’t need the Coaching or help…. Or that you no longer need to invest your time, money, and energy into that thing anymore.

And that couldn’t be further from the truth. 

If something is working for you, don’t quit doing it!!!!!

Realize its value & continue to prioritize keeping it as part of your life.

The positive changes and results you see are dependent on it.

 A very hot topic related to weight loss is the subject of alcohol.

I get some version of this question probably once per week:

“Can I lose weight and still drink booze?”

If you enjoy beer, wine, or a mixed drink, and you’ve ever tried to lose weight or drop body fat… you might be wondering the very same thing.

Here’s my answer:


YES…. but….

Haha.

First let’s start with guidelines on alcohol for health:

Below are the guidelines for moderate alcohol consumption, as reported by the Mayo Clinic:

→ For women of all ages & Men over 65 years of age, up to 1 drink per day.
→ For men age 65 or younger, up to 2 drinks per day.

What is “one drink” you ask??

Examples of one drink include:

• Beer: 12 fluid ounces (355 milliliters)
• Wine: 5 fluid ounces (148 milliliters)
• Distilled spirits (80 proof): 1.5 fluid ounces (44 milliliters)

As it relates to our health, moderate alcohol consumption for an otherwise healthy person is generally not a problem.


For weight loss, there’s a little more nuance.

The more informative answer lies within the details, so let’s lay out some facts.

1. Alcohol is a form of sugar, pure and simple.  You must view consuming alcohol as consuming sugar.
2. Alcohol has zero nutrient value or health benefit…. The 1 important exception to this is the consumption of 4-6oz of red wine daily, which has been proven to have cardiovascular benefits.
3. Consumption of alcohol clouds proper decision making & lowers inhibitions.

We can all agree on that, right?!

Ok… so that leads to some answers about being able to lose weight while consuming alcohol.


→ For BEST and most effective results, don’t drink alcohol.  There’s no confusion or potential for slippery slope.

→ Following the daily recommended moderate drink guidelines provided by the Mayo Clinic can still result in weight loss, as long as calories in stay lower than calories out.

→ If you can stick to the guidelines AND can avoid the slippery slope of 1 drink turning into 3, which turns into 6, which turns into a whole pizza or Chinese food at 3am on a Saturday…. Then you can likely keep that in your nutritional profile successfully.

→ If you ha
ve the recommended 1-2 drinks every day, 7 days per week… you’ll see weight loss results happen at a certain pace

→ If you have the recommended 1-2 drinks only a few times per week… you’ll see weight loss results happen a lot quicker.

BOTTOM LINE: drinking alcohol in moderation, as part of an otherwise well-balanced and calorically appropriate nutrition plan is fine for a person who wants to lose weight.  

The problems arise when improper limitations are placed on quantity, and when binge drinking leads to consumption of unhealthy food items.

The less you drink, the quicker and more effectively you’ll lose weight…. The more you drink, the more potential for weight loss to slow, stall, or even go backwards.

 With September just around the corner (I don’t mean to spoil your summer), I wanted to quickly address an important topic today...
 
With a 2 1/2 year old son (and another baby on the way), I am keenly aware of the impact that good nutrition has on children.  
 
Good behavior and getting good grades.  
 
Focus and performance in sports.  
 
Self-esteem and self-confidence.  
 
They’re all affected by nutrition. 

I get that it can be hard to get a kid to want to eat healthy all the time.  And, there’s a ton of influences fighting your cause.  Sometimes you have to choose your battles, right? 

Well, that’s why I’m all for picking the easy wins…

When it comes to kids nutrition, an easy win for you could be getting them to use Kids General Health Pack from Eniva.

This pack contains the “Core 4” supplements for kids:
Vibe Kids
Omega-3
Super D
Probiotic
 

And, the easiest way to get your kids to take them (if they don’t like pills or the taste) is probably mixing them into a delicious protein-packed smoothie:

6-8 ounces of almond milk
½ frozen banana
½ cup frozen berries
Tbsp peanut butter
Eniva Clean & Natural Protein Powder
 
Conveniently, the Kids Health Pack is on sale for the month of August for $79. 😊

I’m confident parents will see a difference.  Kids will, too!

Oh, one more thing…

With back-to-school also comes sickness…

Coincidence?  I think not.

Good nutrition and proper supplementation can boost immune strength to keep sickness at bay...for kids and parents alike.

Since we’ve had Chase on the Eniva kids supplements, he’s been healthy & happy.  I know this Pack will help us even more when he starts pre-school in just a few weeks.
 
The Kids Health Pack is our PACK OF THE MONTH for August and it’s on sale for ONLY $79. You can order your pack one of three ways:

1. Simply reply to this email and we’ll bill your card on file - pick up at Lucky13Fitness
2. Make your purchase the next time you’re at Lucky13Fitness
3. If you’re not local, order here http://bit.ly/33bJcvX for delivery to your door.