As I mentioned in my email last week, it is time to dust off the blog and write again. Thank you to everyone that submitted questions and suggestions about what you would like me to cover here. I got some really great topics and I am going to set out to answer questions and provide solutions.
I am going to cover lots about nutrition, particulary how to put meals together to maximize metabolism and energy. This will include what I eat regularly as well as information about supplements, meal plans and recipes. There are lots of other topics but these were ones that were mentioned the most. I am also going to provide workouts in video format so that when you can’t make a class you can pick a “bootcamp to go” workout and get sweaty wherever you are!
Look out for tomorrow’s newsletter for some cool articles about…..4 Ways to burn more fat, motivation and a cool guilt free dessert recipe.
Now for today’s topic, mindset/psychology.
In any area of our lives the difference between success and failure is how we think. What our perception or perspective in a given situation is.
Now I don’t know about you but when something goes wrong in my life. When circumstances don’t measure up or pan out the way I think they should, I sometimes get a bad attitude and it totally steals my focus. One little thing can totally derail my mission.
The good news is that I have a choice of how I will think, what I will think about and how I will respond when things go wrong. I can choose to see how badly things are going or I can look at the situation, learn and overcome and go on to great success.
If I sit and dwell on the negative without considering how to solve the problem I will be in a funk and will fail.
It really just boils down to perspective anyway because most things we consider to be a cataclysmic are minor, especially compared to what others may be dealing with.
Someone sent me a really funny illustration of getting the right perspective. I hope you like it and please be sure to leave a comment on your thoughts.
Why Parents Drink
A father passing by his son’s bedroom was
astonished to see that his bed was nicely made
and everything was picked up. Then he saw
an
Envelope, propped up prominently on the
pillow that was addressed to
‘Dad.’
With the worst premonition
he opened the envelope with
trembling hands and read the
letter.
Dear
Dad:
It is with great regret and
sorrow that I’m writing you. I had to elope with
my new girlfriend because I wanted to avoid a
scene with Mom and you.
I have been
finding real passion with Stacy and she is so
nice.
But I knew you would not
approve of her because of all her piercing,
tattoos, tight motorcycle clothes and the fact
that she is much older than I am. But it’ s not
only the passion…Dad she’s
pregnant.
Stacy said that we will
be very happy.
She owns a trailer
in the woods and has a stack of firewood for the
whole winter. We share a dream of having many
more children.
Stacy has opened my
eyes to the fact that marijuana doesn’t really
hurt anyone.
We’ll be growing it for
ourselves and trading it with the other people
that live nearby for cocaine and
ecstasy.
In the meantime we will
pray that science will find a cure for AIDS
so Stacy
can get better. She deserves
it.
Don’t worry Dad. I’m 15 and I
know how to take care of
myself.
Someday I’m sure that we
will be back to visit so that you
can get
to know your
grandchildren.
Love,
Your Son Robert
PS.
Dad, none of the above is true. I’m over at
Tommy’s house. I Just wanted to remind youthat there are worse
things in life than a Report card That’s in
my center desk drawer.
What we say ” matters”!!!
The tapes that reply in our heads matter.
Our self talk affects our attitudes and the way we cope….live..etc..
I am pleased you are blogging… Its good to be in touch and It shows you care Monty!!
Thank YOU!
Marla
Monty,
I enjoyed you blog entry today, as always. It is nice to be reminded that we need to be postive and proactive to achieve our goals.
‘Boot Camp to Go” is an awesome idea .
Jeanne
So true Marla, I do care and thanks for taking the time to share!
Thanks for reading Jeanne! You are always so positive and we are glad to have you as a part of bootcamp!
I thought you had stolen a letter from my son’s bed. Hahaha!
Thanks for putting things in perspective! Also, I live the”boot camp to go” idea.
* love not live
Really good, Monty, and so true. Most any problem is between the ears! Boot Camp to go is a great idea when it’s impossible to get to class.
That one had me laughing Sheila! Thanks for your input and for being a bootcamp evangelist!
So true Sally , aka, mom:) Thanks for being willing to give input and encouragement!
I like it… So great you’re addressing something that has so much to do with the ABILITY to even exercise or diet. PERSPECTIVE….. it makes such a huge difference, everything is based on that. I really liked it Monty and I think it’s something a lot of sites/trainers wouldn’t have, you’re able to ‘coach’ through the computer which is great…
“There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception” – Aldous Huxley
Mary Beth-
Thanks for the great comments! Glad you found bootcamp!