Self Help; What is Awareness and Can You Make It a Habit?
Awareness is a quality of consciousness where you are able to see, feel, hear, touch, and perceive all things around you without judgement, thus giving you a kind of serenity and harmony with all things. A habit, besides being a recurring, unconscious behavioral pattern that is acquired through repetition can also be a predisposition- basically, how your character will generally behave in a given circumstance. Ideally, to be successful in life we want characteristics and habits that promote positivity and resiliency because we all want to...
read moreWeight Loss Tips; Body Composition Measurement the What, How, and Why
Body composition measurements are used to monitor the success or failure of weight-loss and muscle gain. The things to measure are weight, circumference measurements, and body fat to lean body mass ratio. The Body Mass Index (BMI) is also measured as a marker for potential health risks. Weight loss tip: To see more accurate changes in your body use total body composition analysis. Why? It will help motivate you as you see continued changes in the measurements because the weight scale alone may not fully reveal the success that a...
read moreExercise and Running Barefoot; Is it for you, what’s the benefits, and is it hygienic?
I’m sure you’ve seen the people who run or workout barefoot or maybe wearing those funky shoes that simulate the barefoot feeling and have wondered, “is that good for you?” Perhaps, you may have even been grossed out thinking, “the floors are super dirty; can you contract anything by walking in the gym in bare feet?” So quickly, in bullet points for easy reading, this is everything you should know about working out and running barefoot: Safety first: If you have any lower extremity (foot, ankle, knee,...
read moreLatest from Paleo Traveler: William Levy Inspired Paleo Chicken Menu, Dirty Cajun Kale with Pork, and more…
It seems this weeks menu had a theme, HEAT! #bringit! William Levy Inspired Paleo Chicken Menu or El Fuego Baila Pollo Dirty Cajun Kale with Pork, Liver, and Sausage Warm Pork Chop Vegetable...
read morePregnancy Workout; Health & Fitness Guidelines For Every Stage of Pregnancy
First and foremost, always ask your doctor for advise on any matter that involves the health of you and your baby. Though women have gone through this process for thousands of years, each woman is unique as each pregnancy is special and it’s best to air on the side of caution and listen to your particular body needs. As a certified personal trainer, with education and experience in pre/post natal training it is a privilege to help this special group of clients maintain their good health throughout their pregnancy journey. Here are...
read moreFor Mental Health and Spirit Wellness: The Attitude Tracker Mobile App
The truth in a nutshell: Your feelings and thoughts create your reality. Your feelings, thoughts, and future reality are intertwined. If you can learn to manage your feelings and thoughts, you will have a more happy, abundant, and fulfilling reality now and forever. The Attitude Tracker mobile app was created to do just that; to manage your feelings and thoughts through monitoring your daily moods, helping you become aware of your prevailing thoughts, and guiding your thoughts to a more positive state which in turn will lift your...
read moreWorth Your Time; Let Aimee Mullins Inspire You…
Because she certainly inspires me… Aimee Mullins is an athlete, model/actress, and leader by example. The unfathomable great challenge of losing both her legs at 1 years old was the adversity that gave her the opportunity to lead such an extraordinary life. Be in awe. Be...
read moreThe Latest From Paleo Traveler: Herb Lemon Chicken, Chicken Mushroom Gravy, Brussels Pesto, and Green Bean Spaghetti
Foods to say hello to Spring with… Baked Herb Lemon Chicken with Asparagus, Zucchini, and Sweet Potato Wedges Chicken with Mushrooms, Green Beans, and Gravy Brussels Pesto Slaw with Grilled Chicken Green Bean Spaghetti Get more Paleo, Primal, and Metabolic Typing Diet approved recipes on Paleo...
read moreMotivation Made Easy; Learn How You Can Do Anything For 5 Minutes
OK, perhaps a slight exaggeration, but certainly we have seen through Reality TV shows what the human will can tolerate and do if incentivized well enough. Suffice it to say, InpsireHappy will never ask you to do anything that’s gross or remotely dangerous for these 5 minutes we are claiming that you can do anything. So what are we saying then? The things that you have been putting off, from as simple a task as doing dishes, to doing work projects, to getting your exercise on- YOU can do all of these for 5 minutes. Briefly let me...
read moreMultitasking; Top 3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Do It During Exercise
It seems multitasking is now synonymous with living. The “judgment” police may even label you as lazy if you are not a regular multitasker. Eek! In general, I am a fan of doing multiple tasks as long as no safety hazards are crossed because multitasking can sometimes lead to a sense of efficiency. I say “sense” because I have found that unless your whole being is present in the current action you’re doing, you are more than likely sacrificing real efficiency and opening the door to stupid and possibly...
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