TOP 40 list: Live well in 2008, here is how you can start

Hello there my blogger friends-

I am so proud to bring this information to you! and thankful to be able to write this blog today.

It is the last one of the year.

I received a very INSPIRING Mail from my friend Judy.

I decide to share this list with you for 2008.

May you be blessed with the truth and the reality that your wishes are working their way into your life.

YOUR ATTENTION IS NEEDED TO REALLY UNDERSTAND THIS LIST.

NOW to the Top 40 list!

1.) Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate antidepressant.

2.) Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3.) Buy a Tivo (DVR), tape your late night shows and get more sleep.

4.) When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement, "My purpose is to________ today."

5) Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.

6.) Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did last year.

7.) Always pray and make time to exercise.

8.) Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of six.

9.) Dream more while you are awake.

10.) Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants.

11.) Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

12.) Try to make at least three people smile each day.

13.) Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

14.) Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15.) Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class....... but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16.) Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17.) Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

18.) Life isn't fair, but it's still good.

19.) Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.

20.) Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.

21.) You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

22.) Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.

23.) Don't compare your life to others'. You have no idea what their journey is all about.

24.) Ladies - Go on and burn those 'special' scented candles, use the 600 thread count sheets, the good china and wear your fancy lingerie now. Stop waiting for a special occasion. Every day is special.

25.) No one is in charge of your happiness except you.

26.) Frame every so-called disaster with these words: "In five years, will this matter?"

27.) Forgive everyone for everything.

28.) What other people think of you is none of your business.

29.) Time heals almost everything. Give time, time!

30.) However good or bad a situation is, it will change.

31.) Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch with them.

32.) Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.

33.) Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need. The universe provides, remember?!

34.) The best is yet to come.

35.) No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.

36.) Do the right thing!

37.) Call your family often.

38.) Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements: "I am thankful for __________. Today I accomplished _________."

39.) Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

40.) Enjoy the ride.

Thank you everyone who is apart of my life, you all make it so interesting for me and I appreciate everything you all do for me.

Happy New Year!

Ted Tilton

Are you QUALIFIED to LOSE a pound this year?

It's STARTLING! but as we all know it is Christmas time again and another year has gone by.

I feel it necessary to express what I will be doing this year for the holidays to let you know that we are all human.

THIS YEAR I'm taking ACTION! My goal is to lose at least 1 pound over the holidays.

I usually start my drive down to good ol' Ocean township NJ, were I was raised.  I usually end up with the entire family at

my Aunt Janie's house.  She cooks the most AMAZING foods for the holidays.  As a matter of fact, my entire family cooks very well; and I'm not saying that to be nice.  This is where I received my culinary talents from. 

THIS ISN'T THE FIRST TIME! There always seems to be an issue with gaining weight over the holidays, FOOD and LACK of EXERCISE has everything to do with it.  But before I give you THREE little steps to do to help you to potentially lose a pound instead of gaining ten; let me continue with my family story...

Everyone arrives around 2pm on the Eve of Christmas, this year we are doing it on Sunday the 23rd.  The house is always piping hot from the wood burning stove and there is a smell of cedar in the air with a hint of apple spice cider warming on the fire.  The lights always seem to be dim and the candles are burning with tons of commotion all around from the countless children.  Well this year there is only 5 little ones left because the other 7 grand children have grown up(me included).  Yes I am a grandchild, isn't everyone a grandchild.  My grandparents usually sit together but my grandmother always seems to not stay still.  She is a beautiful, action filled character strait out of a nursery rhyme.  Grandpa is completely different.  He is a health freak.  Yes, I am not the only one! hahaha.  He eats sprouted stuff and juiced veggies and stuff like that.  But if you sleep walk in the middle of the night , you might catch him eating sugar free ice-cream :-)  He knows its bad but it is a habit he can't kick.  There are so many character in my family which I called relatives and they all have a very special place in my heart for each one.   I have a very large extended family nearly 30 of us that meet up during the holidays, and I can't wait to see them.  But I also must admit I can't wait to have one of my aunts famous holiday dishes.  I know that if I did not have a plan to attack those unwanted pounds I would gain just like everyone else over the holidays. 

SO, Here IT IS!  When you find yourself not able to go to the gym during this season and the food is piling up on you do these three things to keep your self fit and healthy during the season of eating. 

WATER - try to have at least 32oz before eating, this will curb your appetite in a big way, do it again before you have dessert with 20 oz of water.  Do this only when you feel there will be far to great a temptation to overeat during holiday meals.  This should not be done during your normal meal plan of 6x/day.

SQUATS- very simple for three days starting on Christmas eve, do 50 squats in a row using only your bodyweight,  Do this 3-times: first thing in the morning before breakfast, before lunch, before dinner 

PUSH-UPS - very simple, do 20 pushups in a row using only your bodyweight,  Do this 3-times: first thing in the morning after squats before breakfast, after squats  before lunch, after squats  before dinner.

By doing these two simple exercises and drinking plenty of water you will not only curb your appetite but you might even lose a pound after doing these for a few days.

Don't delay, start today, get a head start on your commitments for next year. 

Do them NOW, you will love yourself for it!

So, can you answer the question NOW?: Are you QUALIFIED to LOSE a pound this year?

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE,

Peace, Love, and Health,

Ted 

Inspiring video from an unlikely source

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Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have

 

1. What you should know to design a safe and effective exercise program

A complete fitness program must include aerobic exercise, muscular strength and endurance conditioning, and flexibility exercise. Aerobic exercise does good things for your cardiovascular system and is an important part of weight management. Muscular conditioning can improve strength and posture, reduce the risk of lower back injury, and is also an important component of a weight management program. Flexibility exercise is needed to maintain joint range of motion and reduce the risk of injury and muscle soreness.

 

2. Aerobic exercise can be as simple as walking

Walking is a weight-bearing aerobic exercise. So are jogging, rope skipping and dance-exercise. Aerobic exercise is any activity that uses large muscle groups in a continuous, rhythmic fashion for sustained periods of time. There are also non-weight-bearing aerobic exercises, such as bicycling, stationary cycling, swimming and rowing.

 

Keep the pace comfortable. A very important aspect of your exercise program is the intensity. You should exercise at a comfortable pace. You can measure your exercise heart rate to check the intensity of your exercising, or you can take the 'talk test.'

 

To measure your heart rate, take your pulse as soon as you stop exercising. Count your heartbeat for 10 seconds, then multiply that by six to convert it to a one-minute heart rate. If you keep your exercise heart rate within a range of 55 percent to 80 percent of an estimated maximum heart rate (220 minus your age), you're doing well.

 

The talk test is easier to accomplish. Just exercise at a pace that allows you to carry on a conversation while you're exercising.

 

How often should you exercise?

Three to four days of aerobic activity is fine for general health maintenance. If you're trying to lose weight, aim for four or more days a week, being sure you take off at least one day a week.

 

How long should you exercise?

Work up to 20 or more minutes per session for general health maintenance. For weight loss, gradually work up to 45 minutes or longer at low to moderate intensities in a low- or no-impact activity.

 

3. Strength conditioning gives you a choice

Pick calisthenics, free weights or machines. Just be sure that your strength training includes exercises for every major muscle group, including the muscles of the arms, chest, back, stomach, hips and legs.

 

Start with a weight that's comfortable to handle and keep it up for eight repetitions. Gradually add more repetitions until you can complete 12 repetitions. For greater strength conditioning, add more weight and/or more repetitions, in sets of eight to 12, when the exercise becomes easy.

 

Stretch for flexibility

Proper stretching involves holding a mild stretch of 10 to 30 seconds while you breathe normally. Always warm up before you stretch. Like strength conditioning, flexibility exercises should include stretching for all the major muscle groups.

 

One last thing to remember . . . Always check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program, especially if you're over 40, or have cardiovascular risk factors, such as smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes or a family history of heart disease.