Posted on January 31, 2008 by etfwellness
Arnold talked about it in “Pumping Iron.” Most trainees worth their salt exercise it, at least most of the time. Of course, great coaches like John Wooden or Yogi Berra make it a must from their teams.
I’m talking about mindfulness, of course. More than just mere mindfulness, however – I’m talking about putting conscious intention [...]
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Posted on January 27, 2008 by etfwellness
“There’s not enough time in the day.”
“I’m too busy at work.”
“I’m exhausted at the end of the day.”
“My weekends are too hectic to plan and cook for the week.”
“I’m too out of shape to start lifting weights.”
I empathize with you (no, really; I do!). Life is hard. And all of these [...]
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Posted on January 25, 2008 by etfwellness
…but “I told you so.”
Can’t get enough of my wild rantings on cholesterol? Check out:
Aim First, Before You Shoot.
Greater Chance of Death With Lower LDL.
Fat is Not To Be Feared.
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Posted on January 24, 2008 by etfwellness
Bar none, the best way to insure success on a fat loss regimen is prepare your own meals. No better option exists as far as controlling portioning, nutrient partitioning (carbs vs. fat vs. protein), and ingredients (high-fructose corn syrup no more!).
So if you’re going to all the trouble of cooking your own meals, why settle for [...]
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Posted on January 17, 2008 by etfwellness
Do you lift weights? If you do, do you also take a statin (such as Zocor or Lipitor)? If so, you may be shooting yourself in the foot (from a muscular standpoint), and not doing yourself a whole lot of good from a health standpoint. In fact, you’re likely worsening your health.
Bold words; I know. [...]
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