Top 5 Things You Need To Do Now To Guarantee You Don’t Fail At Your Fitness Goals

My colleague and I were having a discussion about life in New York City, our careers, aspirations, yada, yada, yada. You know those typical checking-in talks you have with friends every now and again.

After about half an hour’s worth of yapping, we realized something…

“Being successful in life is the same as being successful with your fitness goals.”

If you’re asking how so, then let me tell you.

In order to accomplish your fitness goals, a few things need to happen:

  • You need to have a plan
  • In order for the plan to succeed, you need to be committed
  • In order to be committed, you have to take action
  • In order for action to take place, you have to know what to do
  • If you don’t know what to do, ASK FOR HELP

Here’s the problem when it comes to fitness though…

“Most people don’t HAVE A PLAN and even more don’t ASK FOR HELP.”

Some think they have a plan and know what to do, but what happens? Ultimately
they are unsuccessful.

Swallow your pride people!

If I told you that I’m not an architect but I’ll gladly build you a house what would you
say?

Better yet, if I told you that I’m not an accountant but I’ll gladly do your taxes, what then?

You’d probably say F#@% OFF!!!

So I ask you this…

“Do you want to lose weight and look lean and fit?”

Answer: OF COURSE!

Now I ask you…

“Are you a personal trainer or some sort of fitness professional?”

Answer: Uh…Nooo

Finally I ask…

“Then why do you think you can do it on your own?

Look guys, I’m all for people working out and exercising on their own. It’s what our bodies are meant to do.

But if you are looking to accomplish something specific, then you really need to get
help from someone who knows what they are doing. There’s a reason why we call it a fitness profession.

I’ve gone to school for this, gotten my Master’s, and have attended countless seminars just like many doctors, lawyers, accountants, engineers, etc. in their respective profession.

But for some reason when it comes to fitness, most people think they can do it on their own. Hate to break to you, but for most of you that’s not going to happen.

There’s a reason over half of the population is overweight and over 30 percent are obese.

So if you’re looking to get fit. If you want to lose 15 pounds and get that summer body. If you want to be leaner. Don’t be afraid to ask for the help of a personal trainer or fitness professional.

A Personal Trainer or Fitness Professional will be able to:

  • Design a proper program (PLAN) to reach your goals
  • Ensure that you are held accountable (COMMITMENT)
  • Guide you on the proper weight training, cardiovascular exercises, and nutrition (ACTIONS) you should be following
  • Provide a support system (KNOWLEDGE) so that you can easily integrate this into your lifestyle

Just take a look at people who have been successful in accomplishing their fitness goals:

www.nobsfitnesssolutions.com/success-stories

If you want help and don’t know where to ask for it then go here:

www.nobsfitnesssolutions.com/free-consult

Take charge and crush it,

Alex

P.S.

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Vanilla Spice Oatmeal

Vanilla Spice Oatmeal

Vanilla Spice Oatmeal

Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar, plus more, to taste
  • 1 cup lowfat milk, divided
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil. Stir in the oats and raisins, reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

In the meantime, place nuts, if using, in a dry skillet over a medium-high flame, and toast, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

When the oats are cooked remove pan from the flame and stir in the vanilla and nutmeg. Swirl in the brown sugar and place the oatmeal in serving bowls. Pour 1/4 cup of milk on top of each bowl, and top with toasted nuts and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Note: For a quicker version using quick cooking or plain instant oatmeal: Cook the oatmeal according to the directions on the package. Stir raisins, brown sugar, and nutmeg into the cooked oatmeal. Top with milk, nuts (toasted or un-toasted) and cinnamon

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Copyright Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved.

Strawberry and Mozzarella Salad

salad

Strawberry & Mozzarella Salad

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 heart romaine lettuce, torn or cut into bite-sized pieces (3 cups lightly packed)
  • 1 8-ounce container of strawberries, hulled and sliced
  • 3 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, diced (about 3/4 cup)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, cut into ribbons

Directions

In a small bowl whisk together the oil, vinegar salt and pepper. Place the lettuce in a large bowl and toss with half the dressing. Place the lettuce onto 4 salad plates.

Toss the strawberries with the remaining dressing and place 1/4 of the berries on top of each mound of lettuce. Top each with cheese and sprinkle with the basil.

Nutrition Info

Calories 150; Total Fat 12 g; (Sat Fat 3.5 g, Mono Fat 5 g, Poly Fat 1 g) ; Protein 6 g; Carb 7 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 15 mg; Sodium 320 mg

Excellent source of: Vitamin A, Vitamin C

Good source of:Protein, Vitamin K, Calcium, Manganese

Copyright Ellie Krieger, All rights reserved

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