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9 Common Habits That Are Making You Fat, Tired and Unhealthy

October 15, 2012 by ptpt 12 Comments

We are all creatures of habit and as we look to improve our health, lose weight, perform better, we are forced to assess our daily habits and see what we can improve upon.  Below are 9 common, daily habits that people, including me, do that hurt our progress in the gym and out.  By addressing these and replacing them with healthier alternatives, we can improve our health, increase our energy and look better in the mirror.

1. Hitting snooze. Set your alarm and wake up the first time. One way to make this easier is to understand that we typically sleep on 90 min cycles and come into the lighter stages of sleep every 90 minutes or so. If we wake up on these cycles, we tend to be more alert and wake…versus hitting snooze and waking up in a deeper sleep cycle and being out of it, groggy and upset that we have to wake up.

2. Adding sugars, sweeteners and other flavors to our morning coffee. Adds unnecessary chemicals and calories. Ideally, you would have a tall glass of water first thing in the morning. I typically do this as the coffee maker is brewing. Then, avoid adding a bunch of nonsense in your coffee. Chemical flavors, soy milk, sugars, sweeteners and other additives are horrible for our bodies.

3. Eating cereal, bagels and other starches and sugars for breakfast. Starts the sugar roller coaster that repeats all day to keep energy. Convenient  quick breakfast foods are typically loaded with sugar and are the worst way to start our day. Ideally you would have a breakfast higher in protein and healthy fats, like eggs, avocado, good meats, veggies or similar.

4. Lunch on the Go. Fast foods and quick lunches can add tons of calories and no quality. Ideally you would plan your meals and have yourself surrounded by good, quality foods during the day. Eating at restaurants provides lower quality foods, higher calories and creates too much temptation to eat bad foods.

5. Afternoon coffee, soda or energy drinks. The sugar high and lows, combined with loads of caffeine is an exhausting roller coaster. It not only provide

6. Quick trip to the vending machines, quickie mart or coffee shop pastry, candies and snacks in the afternoon. This craving usually occurs because of habit and low blood sugar levels after a heavy carb laden lunch. Keep raw nuts at your desk and in your car. If you need a quick snack, stick to a small handful of nuts and it will help control your blood sugar levels, as well as providing healthy fats, which are good for your brain, heart and many other systems in your body.

7. Dinner at a restaurant. Dining at restaurants is hard on the waistline, period. Sure, you can make wiser choices, and that’s fine once in a while. Its always better to cook at home with high quality foods. If you are not a cook, don’t worry. Shopping and preparing good foods is something that you will learn over time. We have shopping lists, sample days and many healthy recipes available on our site.

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8. Beer, wine or cocktails at night. The average American drinks 400 beers per year. Considering that 1/3 of Americans don’t drink, that means the people that do, drink at least a couple every night. If you are interested in a healthier lifestyle, losing weight or performing at your best, I would avoid drinking alcohol every night. If you have a couple drinks once a week, no problem, but the daily intake adds up a lot of calories that will pack on the pounds.

9. Mindless snacking in front of the tube. The average American watches 4-5 hours of television everyday. Many of us, mindlessly eat in front of the tube, meaning we tend to eat way more than if we were actually paying attention to what we were eating. Plus, most snacks are worthless calories anyway. Avoid snacking between meals and best to get the sugars and starchy snacks out of the house period.

How many of those 9 habits do you do frequently during the week?

While, we understand that people are not perfect, it is our job to help people live healthier lives and reprogramming bad habits is essential.    Start by assessing your daily habits, then make improvements over time.  Just like any habit, changing it takes focus, consistency and patience over time to make it stick.

So, take a minute and review your day.  How many of these are habits for you?  What do you think is a better alternative?

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109 Ways to Radically Improve Your Health, Happiness and Productivity

October 26, 2009 by ptpt 10 Comments

Everyone these days is talking about losing weight and getting healthier, so I decided to compile a list of healthy habits and tips to help you get back on track.  Below is a list of 109 simple tips for you to implement into you and your family’s life.  I’d recommend reviewing the list and then starting to implement a habit or two per week. This will keep you and your friends busy for the rest of the year!

Every tip is a link to a helpful article, enjoy!

109 Ways to Radically Improve Your Health, Happiness and Productivity

  1. Drink a glass of water when you wake up
  2. Believe in yourself
  3. Take 10 deep breaths
  4. Take a siesta in the afternoon
  5. Eat every 3 hours
  6. Simplify your nutrition
  7. Eat a handful of raw nuts everyday
  8. Use organic coconut oil for cooking
  9. Figure out what YOU are good at
  10. Eat organic, free range meats
  11. Eat a rainbow of vegetables throughout the day
  12. Get out of the house
  13. Go for a walk
  14. Break a sweat
  15. Read a book
  16. Write down your goals
  17. Review your goals every morning and evening
  18. Smile
  19. Give a sincere compliment everyday
  20. Look people in the eye
  21. Think positively
  22. Take action
  23. Go grocery shopping
  24. Learn to cook a few good meals
  25. Keep good food around
  26. Get bad food out of the house/office
  27. Sit up straight
  28. Get a massage
  29. Warm up before you exercise
  30. Laugh
  31. Take some time for yourself
  32. Save some money
  33. Surround yourself with like minded people
  34. Find a coach
  35. Delegate tasks
  36. Take a vacation
  37. Don’t bust the budget
  38. Don’t drink too much alcohol
  39. Don’t snack too much
  40. Stop drinking calories
  41. Eat some healthy fat (avacado, raw nuts, seeds, flax oil, olive oil, olives, coconuts)
  42. Drink a shot of apple cider vinegar before lunch and dinner
  43. Stop drinking soda
  44. Stop smoking
  45. Give someone a hug everyday
  46. Turn your tv off
  47. Don’t eat diet food
  48. Drop the fast food
  49. Take some time to plan
  50. Say Im sorry
  51. Dont hold grudges
  52. Visualize your success/goals
  53. Serve other people
  54. Stop thinking about yourself
  55. Stop using negative words
  56. Stretch
  57. Get the tv out of your bedroom
  58. Do something that makes you nervous
  59. Learn something new
  60. Say hello to someone you don’t know
  61. Don’t quit on your dreams
  62. Be where you are right now.
  63. Turn your cell phone off
  64. Turn the computer off
  65. Learn to budget your money
  66. Expect the unexpected
  67. Enjoy the world around you
  68. Learn a new hobby
  69. Go see the world
  70. Meet people that different than you
  71. Try new foods
  72. Dont use the microwave
  73. Reduce the amount of dairy you eat and drink
  74. Reduce the amount of wheat you eat
  75. Do a workout that makes you nervous
  76. Use an infared sauna
  77. Take a fiber supplement
  78. Take probiotics and digestive enzymes
  79. Take fish oil or krill oil everyday
  80. If you cant pronounce it, don’t eat it
  81. Learn to move your body
  82. Don’t think too much
  83. Reduce or eliminate caffeine
  84. Be excited to see people – dog joy
  85. Control your thoughts
  86. Get a good night’s sleep
  87. Spend time with people you love
  88. Never stop learning
  89. Get better at your trade
  90. Ask for people’s point of view
  91. Ask questions
  92. Don’t talk about yourself
  93. Keep it simple
  94. Overwehlm people with gratitude
  95. Say thank you and mean it
  96. Write thank you cards to friends, family, clients and anyone else that impacts your life.
  97. Keep a food journal
  98. Write a wish list of things you wanna do, accomplish or have before you die.
  99. Eliminate your back pain
  100. Learn to focus
  101. Learn to plan your day
  102. Be proactive, don’t be a victim
  103. Use momentum in your favor
  104. Make a to do list everyday
  105. Turn off the news
  106. Don’t doubt yourself
  107. Listen to people with fruit and their tree
  108. Walk without your shoes
  109. Clean out your liver

So, there you have it.  109 ways to help you live a better life.  I hope you enjoyed this list.

Did we miss anything?

Leave a comment and let us know about any other great articles or videos that have inspired you to improve!!

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