Getting Past Mental Roadblocks

Dear Valued member,

I'm usually not the type of person to watch hours of television or have my 'favorite shows' that I need to see every week. I am way too busy with managing the clubs, my staff, members and of course most importantly my family.
2010 Winter Olympics

With that said, I don't know about you but I went off my normal routine and was glued to the Winter Olympics the past 2 weeks! I tried to follow as much as I could or capture the winning updates from the day before. Even my kids were getting in on the action! What an awesome time for these athletes who train their whole lives for this memorable event!

From Shawn White's double McTwist (or whatever that was!) to Lindsay Von's determination skiing while injured and the moving ice skating performance by the Canadian Rochette who just lost her mom. With so many moments like these, I was inspired by the games and fortunate to have experienced them, even as a spectator.

All the Olympic athletes fueled my workouts with more determination, focus and drive that I had before. They truly reached for their potential and showed us amazing results. I hope they inspired you as well to reach for your goals, stay motivated and never give up! In this weeks blog, I outlined 7 key steps to finding your potential. Get inspired and reach your potential just like the Olympians have. Read the 7 steps here.

See you soon at the gym... or follow me on Twitter and let me know what you are doing this week for your workout routine!

joe

Enthusiastically,
Joe Gigantino - Owner

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Getting Past Mental Roadblocks

As the second month of 2010 comes to a close, where do you stand with your resolutions?

Have you made progress or did your motivation sizzle out?

Most people wait around for motivation to strike them like a lightning bolt. Well, I've got news: motivation isn't something that happens to you - it's something that you create for yourself.

If you don't feel motivated to achieve your goals, it is likely due to mental roadblocks that hold you hostage.

Read the following 21 Mindset Tips and prepare your mind for success.

Success comes first in the mind, so visualize yourself accomplishing your goals.
Remember, you are the only person who can hold you back.
Forgive yourself and love yourself despite past failures.
Decide what is important in your life, and focus on that.
Conquer each negative thought the moment it enters your mind, when it is weakest.
Give up the idea that things won't go right unless you worry about them.
If you bring the body of your dreams to the point of resolve, then you'll soon be living in it.
Look towards your future, if you believe the best is yet to come then it will be.
You become what you think about most.
The margin between success and failure is very small and easily bridged by determination.
Start your day by accomplishing your hardest task first.
Set small attainable goals, rather than one monumental goal.
Convince yourself that exercise is fun, and it will be.
Know your big reason why.
Create a motivating play list of songs to use as the sound track to your workout sessions.
Every decision you make leads you either closer toward achieving your goal, or farther from it.
If you think you're a fat person, then you'll stay fat. If you think you're fit, then you soon will be.
Once you've set your goal, your attitude either pushes you toward accomplishment or failure.
If you don't know exactly where you want to go, you will likely end up someplace else.
You can have the body of your dreams, but first you must give up the belief that you can't.
You can only have two things in life: excuses or results.

If you're sick and tired of making excuses, then contact me today to get started on a results-driven fitness program.

We are here to help - Call (408) 354-5808 or email Mary today to start your fitness program that will greatly improve your life.

For more inspiration and motivation like your read above, check out my Workout blog or follow me on Twitter

Creature of Habit

What do you do every night before getting into bed? You brush your teeth. It doesn't take much thought since it is such an ingrained habit. Imagine if exercise was as much of an ingrained habit as brushing your teeth. You would quickly achieve your weight loss goal and improve your health.

Here's how to make exercise a habit:

1) Exercise at the same time each day
2) Put it on your schedule as a must - not a maybe
3) Log your workouts in a journal
4) The ultimate way to create the habit of exercise is to join one of our classes or programs - talk about guaranteeing your success!

Quick Chicken and Veggie Bowl

This recipe serves up a refreshing new twist on chicken. Delicious veggies and chunks of tender chicken are coated in a savory sauce, and served over wild rice.

It works great as a weekday meal, since it only takes about 20 minutes to make.

Servings: 6

Here's what you need...

2 cups wild rice, cooked

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

1 sweet potato, halved and thinly sliced

1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup mushroom, sliced

1 Tablespoon ginger root, minced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 Tablespoons mirin (rice cooking wine)

2 Tablespoons soy sauce

1 Tablespoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon corn starch

1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 cups green beans, chopped

4 cups chicken breast, cooked and cubed

In a large saucepan place the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the sweet potato, onion, mushroom, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes.

In a small bowl combine the mirin, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, cornstarch and red pepper. Set aside.

Add the green beans and chicken into the pan and continue to cook for 2 minutes. Pour the soy sauce mixture in and mix until fully incorporated. Cook for another 3 minutes.

Serve over wild rice.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 299 calories, 8g fat, 23g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 33g protein.

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