Many of us become less active as we age and complain of having reduced energy levels which in turn causes us to be less active, and then feel less energetic, perpetuating a downward cycle. The amount of energy we feel depends on a variety of different factors including many that we have no control over…
Category Archives: Health & Fitness
Healthy Eating While Dealing with Cancer (Guest Post)
We all know what a great impact diet can have on a person’s wellbeing and I have witnessed first-hand how a diet rich in plant-based whole foods has kept people free of illness and virtually stopped the aging process. A healthy vegan diet has acted as a sort of preventative medicine for me and I…
How to live a long life
Breathe.
Eat clean whole foods.
Activate the mind and body.
Rest.
Love.
Play.
Smile.
Provide service.
Be courageous.
Be present.
Be thankful.
Its that simple. 🙂
Diet Mistakes
Do you beat yourself up over consuming something that you said you wouldn’t eat? I haven’t drank coffee in a couple of years to avoid caffeine and inadvertently just ate a raw bar that had cocoa in it, which means I just got a dose of caffeine. I thought it was a berry bar and…
Vegan Recipes for Good Eating, Weight Loss and Sports Performance
Anyone who has visited my house knows that when it comes to eating awesome tasting vegan food, I am not the go-to guy. I am all about convenience and nutrition. When it’s time to eat, I tend to comb the fridge for nutrient dense food, chop it up, put it all in a bowl (or…
Reiki for Two
Up until recently I had heard of Reiki, but hadn’t actually known what it was, so when an advertisement for a Reiki session dropped into my email inbox a few weeks ago, my curiosity got the better of me and I jumped at the opportunity to find out.
I booked a session for Chay and I…
Power Comes from Rest
This art of resting the mind and the power of dismissing from it all care and worry is probably one of the secrets of energy in our great men ~ Captain J. A. Hadfield
P90X Plus – First Four Weeks
Yesterday was my first day of P90X Plus week five. I am enjoying the different exercises and the variety. The fact the workouts are a little shorter (40-45 mins vs. 55-60) is a big convenience as it allows me to get in my workout and get back to the office a little more quickly on…
Why Cheat Days Don’t Work
When people are looking to make changes to their diet, they often pick one of a few different strategies. Some people designate “eat well” days once or twice a week, others introduce good foods into every meal and others yet go cold turkey on undesirable foods (me). Another popular method is “cheat days”,…
How to Get Going When You Are Feeling Dead and Tired
Do you ever have those days when you feel dog tired and your brain is flatlining? That was me today. I didn’t do anything out of the ordinary or eat anything unusual yesterday and I got my normal amount of sleep. It’s just one of those things. When this happens it seems like even the…
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I have exercised almost every day for the last 30 years. Grateful for the benefits. But almost every single one of those days I had to talk myself out of skipping my workout and into doing it. Mind games. Everytime.
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Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit ~ Les Brown
Stoicism 101 from Brian Johnson. Great intro to Stoic philosophy. https://t.co/rbWx1sMr85
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I am a Husband, a Father and a business builder. Any day I wake up with air in my lungs, it's a good day. Life is good and I believe everyone can achieve more success in business and life by pursuing their passions and leading a balanced, healthy and full life. This blog shares insight and stories about how I achieve balance and success in my own life. To continue reading >> click here <<
