Weight

Is it genes or habbits?

I am often mystified by the phenomenon of the human mind. We all have the ability to rationalize things to ourselves. I know that I have done so on occasion. Maybe it’s part of being human. One of the most powerful things you can do is tell yourself the truth. If a situation is messed up, it is ok to say that it is messed up. You have to see situations as they are. However, you also have to see them as you want them to be. The cartoon in this post is a perfect example. The guy is complaining about the “fat gene” as he wolfs down a table full of burgers. He is not being truthful. Whether it is weight loss, finances, relationships career, it doesn’t matter. Do yourself a favor by telling yourself the truth. Then claim your power by envisioning how you want it to be. Next, go out and doing something to change it.

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Chances Are…

If you leave it to chance. Chances are you’ll leave.
Don’t leave your day, your dreams, your life to chance.

Take the time out to make plan. You and your future deserve it.
Do it today. Monday is always a good day to start.

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Oprah Embarrassed

An embarrassed Oprah Winfrey says she’s “fallen off the wagon” of healthy living and has ballooned to 200 pounds. In January’s “O” magazine, Winfrey, 54, details her recent struggles with an out-of-balance thyroid and how the condition made her develop “a fear of working out.”
She says she’s gained 40 pounds since 2006, when she weighed 160.
“I look at my thinner self and think, ‘How did I let this happen again?’” the talk-show queen says in the article provided early to The Associated Press by Harpo Productions.
“I’m embarrassed,” she says. “I’m mad at myself.”
Winfrey told AP last week that she has yet to choose a gown for President-elect Barack Obama’s inaugural ball next month.
She should consider StatenIslandBootCamp.com

Most people can’t afford the luxury of private chefs and trainers.
Oprah obviously can. However, I remember when she had her trainer, Bob Greene on a year or so ago. She stated that she was training her herself and would not need his help. He looked her right in the eye and said something like “What happened to you. You are going to need some help.” She bashedly look back and said,”I am considering working with you again.” Imagine the most powerful woman in show business, a Billionaire looking bashful on her own show. Weight issues can do it to you.

You don’t have to be Oprah to get the assistance you need. Boot Camps are a fun and very inexpensive way to start launching yourself toward your goal. Stop thinking about it and start being about it. Make 2009 your year to shine. (hey that rhymes.)
StatenIslandBootCamp.com

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Antonio Update

I am writing this as I sit here in the hospital after spending another night next to baby Antonio. He has been sleeping for about 14 hours. I didn’t see him awake for more than 45 minutes yesterday. The doctors say that he won’t be going home Sunday, probably Monday.

It looks like the worst has come and gone. He will be in need of continued home treatment so I know my schedule will have to adjust in order accommodate him. My wife and I will gladly do all we can. We are incredibly grateful for all the prayers, thoughts and wishes for Antonio’s recovery. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I learned such a tremendous lesson being here in the hospital. When Antonio was taken out of Intensive Care we were placed in a room with another baby about three months younger than him. She is an itty-bitty thing. It didn’t take long to see that no one was there for here. In contrast, my little guy has someone with him 24/7. The nurses come in to dress her, they hold her, they pass her around and they talk to her. However, no family shows up.

A nurse who came in to give Antonio his treatment said to me “What a shame. She has no family.” I replied, “Really. I haven’t seen anyone here for her.” “Yes she was in a foster home and she was abused. I don’t see how anyone could do that.” “Oh that’s what the all bandages are for. Wow. How could someone do that?”

I glanced over at the little baby girl. Her name is Tina. As I walked over to say “hello”, she covered her face with her forearm as if to guard herself. When I looked at her closer I could see the wounds through her bandages. I could see that she had been burned on her hands, thighs and torso.

When Antonio was on the doctor’s table struggling to breathe I prayed over him and asked God, “Please take care of my son and I promise I will do something in return in your name.” The diagnosis was Bronchiolitis. They still don’t know what caused it, but they know his condition was serious. Had we not acted when we did his system would have eventually gotten tired and he would have not have been able to continue breathing. As scary as this was still grateful because our boy is with us.

I know this blog is supposed to be about exercise, health and good living, but there are bigger things than reps and sets. I believe that I have a new mission. I don’t know exactly what I am to do, but I do know I am to do something. When I reached out to my network, I got no less that one hundred responses of good wishes. Little Tina has no one. My family and my son are truly blessed. I am convinced that my little monster is out of the woods. He has a support system. He will be fine. He came home last night and my wife and I will rearrange our lives to get him back to 100%. However, I have been touched by Tina and other children like her. I know I must do something.

Once again, to all you who have taken time from their busy holiday schedules to think about my family I repeat: Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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Be smarter

Here is a clip from a documentary that getting
a lot of buzz. It’s called bigger, stronger, faster.
It’s all about the facade of building the American
dream body and how much of is only chemical,
smoke, mirrors and lies.

I’m not trying to say that you can’t have the body of
your dreams. Just make sure that it’s your dreams
and not somebody else’s. I know all of the hard work
necessary to build a great physique. I have also grown
to know that life is about balance, enjoyment and
love.

Can you have it all? Possibly. I say to just keep in
mind that it will take work and sacrifice. And while
you’re working and sacrificing take time to enjoy it.

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The Don Key Diet

I stumbled on this picture and almost fell out of my chair. Yes, this is health and weight loss advice taken literally. But it really comes down to this for the most part. Yes, to lose some weight and get in shape one of the first steps is to ‘GET YOUR ASS OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR!’

If you are struggling now because you pu t a few Summer pounds on yes it may be time to stop eating for three. So if your ass has gotten bigger get it out of the fridge.

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Is Obesity BS?

Be careful how yo label yourself. You could be wrong. I feel great. I look great. Huh…I’m obese!?!?!?

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