Saturday, July 7, 2012

I "INTENDED" to post this earlier...

When you leave your workout, yoga class, or other sweaty pursuit do you swing by the Starbys for your daily ritual of a skinny vanilla latte, because you deserve it? That habit and habitual way of thinking can undo every bead of sweat you just worked so hard to develop and drop to the floor. What you really deserve is to to reach your fitness, health, strength and happiness goals. You deserve to refuel with real food that is enjoyed while seated and savored.  

How do you spend the other 23 hours of your day? Do your thoughts, actions, meals, activities, and schedule feed into what you desire for your life?

"I didnt intend to drink the whole bottle of wine! "
"I didnt intend to buy 3 pairs of run speed shorts from lululemon athletica."
"I  intended to only eat half of the carton of NOOSA!"


“If you want to change your life’s
direction, you need to direct your intention, which means first being honest about the thoughts, rationalizations, intentions and attitudes you already have,”
–Donald Altman


Start your day by setting an intention. What is an "intention" ?

Intentions set up action which move use toward an outcome.

Self-help guru Deepak Chopra says intention is really about the “intended outcome.” If your intended outcome is to have a healthier body, you’re prone to eat broccoli rather than Bundt cake when you’re feeling hungry. If you’re unaware of your intention, or if your only intention is to get something in your mouth, you’re likely to make a different choice.

Intentions are the infrastructure for your life. By directing them and by living with mindful awareness you can live a more conscious, mindful life, "ON PURPOSE" life.

Setting intention, at least according to Buddhist teachings, is quite different than goal making. It is not oriented toward a future outcome. Instead, it is a path or practice that is focused on how you are "being" in the present moment. Your attention is on the ever-present "now" in the constantly changing flow of life. You set your intentions based on understanding what matters most to you and make a commitment to align your worldly actions with your inner values.

Right intention is like muscle—you develop it over time by exercising it. When you lose it, you just start over again. There's no need to judge yourself or quit when you fail to live by your intentions. You are developing the habit of right intention so that it becomes an automatic response to all situations. Right intention is organic; it thrives when cultivated and wilts when neglected.

Cultivate it! Think on it! Set it! Gloss up and GO!

Live it up, with purpose!
SRP







Saturday, June 9, 2012

The Carbohydrate Curve!


Let go of the Latte's, Linguine and Lemon Bars!

Intention~
Bring an understanding to where your carbohydrate intake lands on this carbohydrate curve.

Become more mindful over the next 2 weeks about the food and DRINKS you consume! Use a hand written food journal, a memo page on your smart phone, utilize an online/mobile phone app such as My Fitness Pal, Lose it, or Daily Burn. Pay attention to food labels and portion sizes. What was the processing path the food you are eating took to make it to you mouth?  After you have a few days of data ask yourself; how can I refine, adjust, reduce or eliminate some of the foods that take you out of your goal range.

Simple starters to refine:
  • choosing a meal that starts with protein, add vegetables, healthy fat and a little bit of fruit, nuts or seeds.
  • eat less packaged foods-protein bars,  etc.
  • try not to drink all of your calories/carbohydrate - starbys, wine and meal replacements

OMwork ~ Message me the total carbohydrates for ONE day, and an awareness that was brought to your attention by this task. Follow up explaining how bringing your awareness to this information will be used as you continue to make food choices that meet your goals~

"Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts"  -Arnold Bennett

 for the overachievers~

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-primal-carbohydrate-continuum/#axzz1xIFTNU7t

 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/a-metabolic-paradigm-shift-fat-carbs-human-body-metabolism/#axzz1xIFTNU7t

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

power to the PALEOISTA!



Style and Confidence Combined with Eating Real Food

Check out my few favorite lifestyle guru Nell Stephenson. http://paleoista.com/."Not interested in the ‘caveman’ approach?  Neither am I. Yes, I’m an athlete, but I’m still feminine. It’s LouBoutins over Vibrams for me, and it doesn’t stop at the shoes! " . Nell was one of the collaborators of The Paleo Diet Cookbook with Dr. Loren Cordain, PhD and Lorrie Cordain. The perfect mixture of chef, athlete and  lover of fantastic shoes. If she loves LouBoutins then I am sure she loves lipgloss!