Solutions for Your 10 Biggest Threats “Weight loss” programs fail for those who don’t realize it’s just a big mental game. As we talked about last month, weight loss is of interest to hundreds of millions of people, but the term itself is a pretty lousy one. We should be more concerned with getting healthy [...]
The term “Weight Loss” is such a lousy term. I've used it here to get your attention, but I’d like you not to use it. It doesn’t help to be talking about weight. Dehydrating yourself or taking amphetamines (diet pills and caffeine) will lower your weight, but that’s mostly a temporary water loss and clearly [...]
We all have 24 hours in a day, but some use that time better than others. Here’s a list of how they do it: 1. Build a Manual. For those things you realize you do over and over, right down the process so others can follow it. Next time you won't have to spend hours [...]
The 10 healthiest foods are foods that are so exceptionally good for us that we should include them in our healthy diet on a regular basis. Our list of super foods is arranged alphabetically, not in order of importance. Each is an amazing food, jam packed with health giving benefits. 1. Berries Berries are extremely [...]
Here's a quick list of things you can do to strengthen your immune system and improve your overall health: Take a multi-vitamin every day (including 2-4000iu of Vit-D as maintenance) Wash your hands often Use hand sanitizer often Stay hydrated (resulting in going to the restroom often) Reduce touching eyes with unwashed fingers Stay clear [...]
Make your sleep a PRIORITY. Do all the things you need to do to get this back on track. Remember, if your sleep is messed up, so are you. Here’s a list of the best ideas on improving sleep (prioritized starting with what to do first): Use a thought awareness exercise like meditation to quiet [...]
Your body needs a minimum number of calories in order to perform at high levels. Your daily calorie intake provides energy for the millions of chemical reactions that enable your body to function. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the minimum amount of calories needed to fuel your body while resting. Our BMR accounts for about [...]
By Brad Jurica and Anthony Eads, MTI Mental Trainers® When the final horn sounds in the NFC East game this Sunday, the mentally toughest team will be the one lifting their coach. Football, especially football in December, is all about mental toughness. Jason Garrett even stated recently, “The best teams in this league are the [...]
By Carla-Dyann Brown & Dr. Bob Neff, Mental Trainers® The 2011 NBA Finals were an exciting victory for some, and a devastating defeat for others. Although the actions of many were questioned and reviewed, one of the most notable athletes accused of performing at sub-par levels during the NBA Finals was Miami Heat star, LeBron [...]
There is an interesting relationship between Emotion, Memory and Confidence. Research clearly tells us that strong emotions create more vivid, long-lasting memories. Athletes need to have mistake amnesia and remember their successes. Our mental and physical practice also affects our memories. If what we remember is positive, our confidence will be higher. We then know [...]