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ALCOHOL’S EFFECT ON DIET, TRAINING, AND LIFESTYLE
When beginning their fitness journey, many people have questions about alcohol. Can I drink on this diet? How much alcohol is okay? How often is okay? What kinds of drinks are least impactful? Although the research on this topic is fairly clear, the implications often drive people to make unsustainable choices. There is room for moderation, but informed choices are key!
One question to clarify your focus (2 min read)
Ask yourself, what will you be working on forever?
It’s tempting to get wrapped up in big floaty questions about the meaning of life — and equally easy to get bogged down in the mundane-yet-urgent tasks that need to get done NOW.
But what are you really supposed to be focusing on?
One way to feel immediately better
Big Idea: The “strength” your body builds while sitting is the strength it retains when you stand up.
Think about that for a second. That basically means that if you spend most of your time sitting, your body isn’t capable of doing the exercises you want to do from a standing position.
make a simple moment EXTRAORDINARY
“In our busy, goal-driven society, it’s easy to overlook the delight found in the little moments. We try to achieve so much in so little time that the beauty of life itself gets lost…”
Here are 5 things you should know in finding your path
…In my own experience, the more you allow yourself to hear your own wisdom and let that guide you, the easier life feels. No matter the consequences…
Cancel as many meetings as you can
Clearing your calendar is both self-care and team-care. It’s also just realism. And bring honest expectations to the time that you’ve now freed up: You might use those newly open minutes to talk about how you’re feeling,
What do an elephant and your mindset have in common?
We are all shaped by what we believe we can achieve and what we believe we can’t achieve. Like the elephant, many of us remain shackled to old chains that ensnared us when we were young.
The power of habits
with the use of habits, and making small steps and strides, the little 1%ers compound, and the result? You reach your goal, your habit has become automatic, and you now have the space to make the next leap forward through tons more of those little strides.
8 ways to optimize your immunity and protect your health.
No magical supplement, superfood, diet plan, or exercise routine can ensure you’ll stay healthy. My suggestion: Prioritise the “big rocks,” or pillars, of a healthy lifestyle.
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