Changing Your Mind

Finding ways to become more optimistic may seem difficult; but what would you like to have more of; happiness and success or sadness and failure.  The subconscious mind is an amazing tool, learn how to use it.  It works hard behind the scenes to make sure our perceived reality comes true.

 

If we constantly see things in a negative or pessimistic light, the subconscious excepts that as reality and goes about making our low expectations come true.  Likewise, if we always expect things to work out or to be successful, the subconscious will work just as hard controlling our actions behind the scenes, to make those positive expectations come true. 

 

A poor attitude or low expectations is just a bad habit.  Change the habit.  The first step is accepting the fact that you want to make a change.  Put a little intention and attention behind it.  Refuse to allow negative thought to dwell in your conscious mind.  Replace negative thought with a positive motivational quote or affirmation.  Find one that is appropriate and preferably short enough to easily memorize. 

 

Next, the instant you feel a negative thought enter your mind, recite the quote to yourself.  You'll be amazed how well this works.  Finally, make an extra effort to find good and hope in every situation.  If you aren't looking for it, you definitely won't find it. 

 

Remember, Happiness is a thought away, you can always change your mind!

 

I bet you may know there is quote comes from...

"It is done unto you as you believe"

 

Origin?: The Holy Bible

Do you know who said this? Jesus

 

There are tons of messages like this one throughout the Bible and many other ancient texts.  Don't you think the ancients were trying to tell us something?

You are what you believe yourself to be.  So, be happy, erase negative thoughts and replace them with worthwhile positive ones and see how your life changes.

 

All is well in health and fitness,

Theo

 

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Don't Believe the Lies!

Repetition does not transform a lie into a truth.  However, your belief can!

There are many beliefs about exercise, nutrition and the lack thereof.  The following article is an attempt to expose many of these myths and reveal the TRUTH about health, fitness, and food.  I know you will enjoy this very much! 

My blog, training style, and beleif system does not represent the methods, views and beleifs of tilt total training and its affiliates and partners 

Myth #1: Eating Late at Night Makes You Fat

The Facts: Your body doesn't have an internal timer that causes late night eats to be stored directly as fat. Weight gain happens when you eat too much and exercise too little - you could eat too much in the morning, the afternoon, or late at night and it would all result in weight gain.

• Your Solution: Consider how many calories you eat and burn each day, rather than when you eat.
•  TRUTH: If you believe you can gain weight because you eat late... You Will!
•  Affirmation: My body is a calorie burning machine 24/7... My food choices are nourishing for this wonderful body, whenever I decide it is time to refuel
  

Myth #2: Snacking Promotes Weight Gain

The Facts: Eating snacks throughout the day is actually a great way to keep your metabolism up and to avoid overeating at meals. However, if you snack on junk food then be prepared to pack on pounds.

•  Your Solution: When it comes to snacking it's all about what you snack on.
•  TRUTH: If you believe you will gain weight because you snack too much... You Will!
• Affirmation: My body is a calorie burning machine 24/7... I select healthy nourishing snacks throughout the day making my body healthy, whole and completely satisfied
  

Myth #3: You Can Lose Fat Without Exercise at all

The Facts: Exercise and healthy eating go hand-in-hand when it comes to permanent fat loss. Your body needs exercise just as it needs to be fed a diet filled with fresh produce, whole grains and lean protein.

• Your Solution: Accept exercise as a part of your daily lifestyle.
• TRUTH: If you believe you can lose FAT weight without any exercise at all ... You Will ... WHAT, that goes against logic... Yes it does, but is that your real belief? I seriously doubt you really believe that you can lose serious FAT weight without lifting a finger.  Think about it; are you just saying it or do you really believe it.
• Affirmation: My body is a miracle in motion ... I am excited to move my body and train it in ways that give me great strength, endurance and stamina ... I am grateful for my body, it provides me with such wonderful service, I return this gratitude thru nutrition and exercise.

 
Myth #4: Fat Free Means 'All-You-Can-Eat'

The Facts: It's time to close your eyes and mentally erase everything that the 90's taught about fat-free dieting. Fat-free foods are not the equivalent of flavored air - they contain plenty of calories and often lots of sugar and salt.

• Your Solution: Be mindful of calories when eating fat-free foods.
• TRUTH: If you really love yourself, there is no need to be FAT FREE, Eating Fat Free sends a message to your subconscious that you are FAT and you're trying to lose weight.  Poof, you are FAT, and you will always be trying to lose weight! 
• Affirmation: I am healthy, whole, and complete.  I love myself exactly the way I am.

Myth #5: Eat as Little as Possible for Maximum Fat Loss

The Facts: Eating too little causes your metabolism to shut down and puts your body into starvation mode, and prone to store fat rather than burn it.

• Your Solution: When it comes to fat loss think burn rather than starve.
• TRUTH: We are spiritual beings having a physical human experience. We need energy to live this thing we call life.
• Affirmation: My body responds to my commands for strength and endurance, in gratitude I give back the energy my body needs to keep serving my highest and best!

Myth #6: Diet Pills Work for Fat Loss

The Facts: The only thing that diet pills are capable of burning is the extra cash in your wallet. Billions of diet pills are sold every year - all to no avail.

• Your Solution: Healthy eating and exercise can never be replaced by a pill.
• TRUTH: You are what you believe; have you ever heard of the placebo affect?  Try believing that what you "eat and drink" helps burn fat and gives you the body you want... Not a Pill!
• Affirmation: My body response to all of the good and healthy nutrition I provide to it.  Using what it needs, when it needs it.  I crave the nutrition my body needs and I am beautifully sculpted by the mind of the universe.

Myth #7: You Should Never Eat Fast Food

The Facts: It's all about what you order. Fried, processed and salty foods is proven to cause weight gain. Lean meat, salad, vegetables and beans, on the other hand, are available at many fast food chains and these choices provide ample nutrition to help burn fat - order these choices instead of the others.

• Your Solution: When eating fast food skip the fried items, stick with lean meats and salads.
• TRUTH: Again you are what you believe; Try believing that what you "eat and drink" helps burn fat and gives you the body you want ... Let us use the same affirmations for perceived unhealthy foods
•  Affirmation: My body response to all of the good and healthy nutrition I provide to it.  Using what it needs, when it needs it.  I crave the nutrition my body needs and I am beautifully sculpted by the mind of the universe.

Trying to lose weight is often a frustrating experience. In a world filled with quick fixes and false mind messages, lasting weight loss is not something that happens overnight. Remember that it took time to gain the weight, so it will also take some time to lose it.

Permanent weight loss happens as a result of a proper exercise and diet plan, but most importantly, your mind needs to change around your core beliefs about food and exercise - my specialty.

Email info@tilttotaltraining.com and together we will customize a diet and exercise plan designed to help you lose the weight, tone your body and feel fantastic.  Or sign-up on my blog at  www.tilttotaltraining.blogspot.com

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Exercise for a Healthy You in 2009

A sedentary lifestyle is one of the top risk factors for heart disease. Fortunately, this risk factor is one that you can do something about. Regular exercise, especially aerobic exercise has many benefits, including reducing your risk for heart disease. Here are the top 9 for 2009 that exercise can do for you:

1. Lowering LDL, "bad" cholesterol and increasing your HDL, "good" cholesterol

2. Strengthen your heart and cardiovascular system.

3. Improve circulation in your body and allow for your body to better use oxygen

4. Increase energy levels- by doing so you can do more without becoming tired or short of breath

5. Improve sleep patterns

6. Boost self-image and self-esteem

7. Reduce body fat to help you reach and maintain a healthy weight

8. Increase cardiovascular endurance and improve muscular strength, balance, joint flexibility, and bone strength

9. Help you to feel more relaxed, rested, and tension free.

It's a New Year and time for a New You. Begin the year right by making a promise to yourself to live a healthier life. Start the change today, change begins with you!  If you need help or just need to speak to a professional about your goals for 2009; email or call me at theo@tilttotaltraining.com or 1877-get-tilt(438-8458) or 973-993-tilt(8458)

Healthy, Happy New Year,

Theo

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