Back in school, moving to my new condo on Friday and building a new website. I am busier than normal! Needless to say, I am thankful for the quick shake I can make in the morning, and feel good about my nutrition during the day as I pack a second one (as well as snacks like cottage cheese and salads).
One of the quickest and most delicious shakes I make only requires one extra ingredient in addition the Vi-Shake mix, ice cubes and water.... and that's yogurt!
Now, I personally don't have a problem with the artificial sweetener found in Source Yogurt. I like that it's low cal, low fat and full-flavour!
The shake becomes super creamy, almost milkshake like, blends so well and is delish!
Another option, is of course, greek yogurt.
Greek yogurt is higher in protein & may be easier to digest for some people as it has less lactose. A note that it will make the overall caloric content of the shake higher. Just a warning if weight loss is a health goal of yours!
Definitely an easy favourite of mine!
By the way, have you planned your September Workout Program? Get your Fitness Calendar here: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/September-Fitness-Calendar--Print-yours-.html?soid=1110781344794&aid=7Kc11gKcwGQ (have to copy and paste link, click 'calendar') and join the 30-DAY CHALLENGE!
Friday for me is always an unwind kind of night - I never make big plans because I am usually exhausted from the week, and want to be fresh & alert at the Chiropractic Clinic on Saturday mornings. That being said, I do like to entertain, and get the most use out of my BBQ and back deck before the cooler weather comes.
I went golfing on Wednesday and there were WAY TOO MANY LEAVES on the ground, and not on the tree, being green and leafy, like they belong.
Today's Gluten Free Recipe is sneaky... ! Whenever I entertain I mask gluten-free, health food as comfort, yummy BBQ food.... gotcha friends! I'm in charge in MY kitchen!
It's simple; chicken burgers on a gluten free bun, sweet potatoe fries and a summer salad!
1. BBQ the chicken - I like to add Mrs. Dash Spices
2. Gluten free buns - They are as simple as a trip to a regular grocery store! For myself, I do an openfaced chicken burger.
3. Sweet Potato Fries - the best of the best!
3-4 Sweet Potatoes, washed, skinned and sliced into wedges - toss with a bit of olive oil - spice with Mrs. Dash, Sea Salt, Pepper and a pinch of sugar to help with carmelization. - If you're feeling especially spicy you could add some chipotle powder! - Bake at 450, for about 14-18 minutes, checking at 8 minutes to toss the fries around.
4. Salad My Fave summer salad is: - spinach, fresh strawberries, goat cheese, toasted pecans & greek feta dressing!
And there you have it. Trick your friends into eating healthy :)
Thursday - I can feel the weekend upon us! Unfortunately, it is my official last weekend of Summer as I start back at CMCC on Monday.
Bittersweet.
I am ready to become a sponge and absorb as much new info as I can, and continue to work towards my chiropractic career.... but I can honestly say that Summer 2012 was my best ever in terms of training, time spent with friends and family, relaxing and exploring Europe!
I am excited to add the 8pm Boot Camp class into the regular schedule! Please be sure to check www.acaintraining.com regularly for any changes.
THIRSTY THURSDAY! This shake comes to me from Teri and includes the unique ingredident: matcha powder.
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup skim/almond milk 1tsp matcha powder 2scoops Vi-Shape Protein Powder
Amongst its many benefits, matcha... •Is packed with antioxidantsincluding the powerful EGCg •Boosts metabolism and burns calories •Detoxifies effectively and naturally •Calms and relaxes •Enhances mood and aids in concentration •Provides vitamin C, selenium, chromium, zinc and magnesium •Fights against viruses and bacteria •Is rich in fiber •Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar •Does not raise insulin levels
Off to the Can-Fit-Pro conference today! Hoping to meet tons of fitness professionals, athletes, colleagues and to learn a ton!
I'm a big fan of food. I'm an even bigger fan of taking a traditionally high-fat, high sodium, take out food that I avoid and making it Alli-friendly! Check out this gluten-free version of Thai Chicken Stir Fry! Make a big batch and keep it in your fridge for an easy dinner on-the-go.
Thai Chicken Stir-Fry
INGREDIENTS Peanut Sauce (recipe) 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts Nonstick cooking spray 1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 tbsp water 1 large red bell pepper, diced 1 cup fresh spinach, torn 2 cups gluten free pasta 3 tbsp mint
Prep: Bake chicken, cut into strips. Chop all veggies and fry with a bit of nonstick cooking spray. Boil pasta until tender. Add stirfry to pasta, top with peanut sauce!
Peanut Sauce INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter (I used all natural) 1 tbsp brown sugar (optional) 2 tsp dark sesame oil 1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp coconut extract (optional) 1/2 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce 3 tbsp lime juice (or fresh lime juice)
1.Stir peanut butter, sugar, sesame oil, paprika and coconut extract, if desired, in small bowl until blended. Add chicken broth, soy sauce and lime juice; stir until smooth
I'm on the go today - seems like shortened weeks just mean more to get done in a day! I enjoyed the long weekend, though. From the city, to the cottage, to the gym and just taking my time and not rushing. On Monday I prepped my meals in anticipation of a busy week and not being able to make it home, or have access to a blender. Today, I am mixing my shakes with water and a strawberry flavour packet. However, I had this Vanilla Cinnaberry shake earlier this week and wanted to share! It's a good option, and cinnamon has been shown to have numerous health benefits.
Cinnamon can help to regulate blood glucose making it an excellent choice for diabetics or those with hypoglycemia. For others, it will help regulate energy levels. Furthermore, it aids with reducing LDL cholesterol levels. This will contribute to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Have you started your challenge yet! It`s simple. Set a health goal. Grab your nutrition kit... Blend it, drink it and be fit! www.allicain.bodybyvi.com
Grocery shopping is my favourite kind of shopping, everything fits! To save time, money and most importantly, to ensure you get all the healthy ingredients you need for a nutritious week, here are some suggestions for a successful trip to the grocery store.
1) Planning
The first step is to plan your meals for the next few days and then make a list of the foods you will need from there. STICK to the list if you want to be successful in keeping costs down and keeping non- nutrient dense food out of the house.
2) Be an informed consumer.
Take some time and read the label. Marketers are geniuses and can make the most sugar-laden foods into superfoods! Look at the first five ingredients in a product. If there are more than five, or the label contains words that cannot be pronounced - I bet there's a healthier option for you :)
3) Make an economical choice
Health food stores have a wonderful selection of top quality organic products - oftentimes at a cost. The difference between organic produce and the produce at the general grocery store is less pesticides - the nutrient content remains the same. If cost is a key factor in your grocery shpping, get the produce from the regular grocery store! Im my opinion, it's more important to eat lots of fruits and veggies than to choose organic.
4) Be adventurous
Look up new recipe ideas and look to try new fruits and veggies each week.
Here's a recipe for Veggie Burgers
•2 cups mashed chickpeas •1 stalk celery, diced •1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced •1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced •1/4 cup white onion, diced •1 carrot, grated •1/2 onion, minced •2 tbsp BBQ sauce •1/2 tsp garlic powder or fresh garlic •1/2 tsp cumin •1/4 cup quinoa flour •salt and pepper to taste •oil for frying
Prep:
Mash all ingrdients together except oil. Make into patties and put onto lightly oiled frying pan until each side is golden brown.
A key to sticking to my challenge is pre-planning. I'm already wondering where I will get my protein sources from?! What veggies should I add in to my rather plain diet? What will I eat for dinner! I am going to make a pot of vegetarian chili tonight to have on hand for dinner or a snack.
Reminder.... proceed with caution if you choose to join in, or revise my mini challenge guidelines to suit you. I am just experimenting with a new nutrition plan, I don't necessarily think that everyone needs to be gluten free or that vegetarian is "better." Just trying something out!
Day 1 Meal ideas
Protein Shake mixed with chocolate almond milk Broccoli Slaw Salad with my homemade Mustard/Balsalmic Dressing and 1 serving of salba I just mix mustard and the balsalmic together. I love mustard! Handful of almonds Egg whites Garden salad Grilled veggies apple and all natural peanut butter
Vegetarian Chili adapted from allrecipes.com
1tbsp vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh mushrooms 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, undrained 2 cups spinach 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
Heat the oil in pot over med heat. Add in garlic, onion and carrots until tender. Mix in peppers. Season with chili powder. Add in mushrooms, beans and spinach. Season with oregano and garlic powder to taste. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cooking for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
I am very excited today as I have a 1/4 marathon (10.5K) race tomorrow in Oshawa. My mom is running it too, along with her 10k clinic that she instructs at the Newmarket Running Room.
So, today will consist of training clients, an easy 30 min run for myself, hydrating and just fuelling myself properly for tomorrow!
My mom and I adopted a "pretty much" gluten free lifestyle in 2005. I remember this because it was my first year of university, and when she would come to visit she would load me up on groceries. (Side note: This was awesome. Thanks mom !!) Anyways, she began eating gluten free as part of a cleanse and then casually started swapping my regular food items for gluten free versions of them. For her, this was the kickstart she needed, dropping 25lbs and keeping it off as she found a love for running. For me, it was free haha. However, it stuck as I do find I feel better when I avoid wheat or starchy carbs. I don't have an intolerance or any stomach issues, it's totally a choice for my personal nutrition.
So that being said, my palate loves SWEETS, and to keep with a healthy, nutritious lifestyle, I experiment to make healthier version sweets to satisfy my sweet tooth and keep the bod tight. Win-win! I've come up with this gluten free, sugar free recipe for cookie bites.
1/4 cup all natural crunchy peanut butter 1/4 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk 1 egg 8 drops stevia 2/3 cup quinoa flour 1 tsp baking soda Handful chocolate chips
Place in small muffin tin, bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes!
TGIF:) and I'm ready to hit the weekend in full force! I can't explain to you my obsession with mojitos. My friend Kim made me a blueberry mojito when we were hangin' poolside midday and I HAD to share it with you! Minus the rum you add ( a little, or a lot....) it's a healthier drink option, super delicious and looks pretty!
Ingredients 12 fresh spearmint leaves Blueberries 7oz sparkling water 2 drops stevia 1/2 lime Rum (to taste!)
In a tall glass, muddle the mint, lime juice and stevia. Add the blueberries and muddle gently. Add crushed ice, rum and then sparkling water. Garnish with a lime and some mint leaves and enjoy!
Hope you had a fab weekend! I certainly did :) Saturday morning I worked a few hours at the chiro clinic which I really enjoy. Although I am grateful for the break from CMCC, I worry that I will go back to school in Sept. and forget everything I learned this year. Being in the clinic keeps me fresh.
After work I made a few housecalls to people doing their 90 day challenge, and then did a shopping workout :) Credit card sure worked up a sweat... ! One of my purchases were these 4.5 inch heels!
I am a tall girl and wearing these, I stand at about 6'3! I choose to embrace my height and wear these skyhigh heels though... wouldn't want my ankles to get bored.
Saturday night we went downtown to celebrate JMann's bday!
Overindulgence may have happened, and I watched Shawshank Redemption multiple times while lying on the couch Sunday in "recovery" mode. I put myself together at around 7:30pm and went for a nice, long run. Weather was perfect at this time, and I decided to run through a part of Newmarket that I don't normally visit. It was so nice and peaceful, and I found some cute new communities that I didn't know existed!
My day today consists of 3-way calls, training, the driving range and a hill workout tonight.
My intentions for this week is to get PACKED for Europe! I am slowly getting more excited at the realization that I will get to see the highlights of 7 or 8 different countries over two weeks. I am travelling with my fam - we're flying into Rome and then boarding a cruise ship which will take us to many different destinations. I think this will be an interesting way to travel, as the time spent actually moving from place to place will be while we are sleeping and therefore we can maximize activity time off the ship. "Soooo much room for activities!"
In terms of sticking to healthy nutrition while I am away, I will definitely be packing my shake mix and my shaker. I'm far too into the routine of eating 5-6 small meals a day to tour Rome on an empty stomach! My plan is to make healthy choices 80% of the time, and to indulge in food that I have not tried before to get the full "european experience" ;). In my eyes, there is no sense in working so hard for months prior, just to kill it in a week with overindulgence. No deprivation, just smart choices.
Keeping with the topic of smart choices, I feel like a bear coming out of hibernation when it comes to summertime and drinking! I can go the entire fall/winter/spring with minimal alcoholic intake, but once the sun is out... pour me a drink! Alcohol has to be the number one fitness killer. Not only does it offer the body no nutritional value, but it packs on the lbs like no other. However, it's a fun, social activity..... so when I drink, I ensure that I choose a clear liquor (like vodka) and pair it with a non-sugary mix (like water and lemon).
All of us girls making smart choices before a night out in TO :)
I am still sticking to my fitness plan to a T, and even adding in extra cardio just because I love being outside in this gorg weather. Yesterday, I set out for a run on the Tom Taylor trail.... the goal was 19K. It was just too hot though, so I cut my out and back route off short and ended up managing about a 15K. I was still satisfied with this, as I then had a golf date with my two friends out in Bradford. We went out at about 5pm and walked 9. I don't often set low expectations for myself, but golf is the exception. I consider it a success if I 1)make contact with the ball or 2) manage not to lose my ball completely in the bushes. Taking baby steps to become competent at this sport! I actually felt pretty decent about yesterday's game... especially with my new golf bag :)
EXAMS ARE OVER!! Two weeks of nothing but cramming, anxiety and high blood pressure and I now have 0 responsibility, with the exception of getting myself to the gym and getting on a flight to Rome in a couple of weeks! HALLELUJAH!
This summer I am going to focus on adding a niche area to ACAINtraining. I've come to find that I really enjoy helping adults with no fitness or nutrition background discover how to incorporate it into a new lifestyle, and watching the transformation occur. It is inspiring that even at 50, 60, and 70 years of age, people can make marked improvements in their physical activity and nutrition, and improve their quality of life.
Another summer focus of mine will be getting back into a super strict training routine. I managed to keep up my fitness over the school year, actually much better than I expected, because I made the time for running, spinning and boot camp style workouts. This summer, I plan to do a 12 week hypertrophy-power-endurance program alongside a 12 week running program. Definitely going to aim for a half in the fall (scotiabank). These new kicks need to experience their first race!
I love love love to bake! My biggest endeavour on this Sunday Funday was to bake Chocolate Chip Banana Bread. This doesn't totally fit with my normal nutrition plan (they aren't gluten-free, and they do use brown sugar) but a treat every now is then is great! I opt to use ingredients that make this a healthier option than regular banana bread, though.
Recipe
Note: This is a muffin recipe, but I opted to make one big banana bread loaf, it turns out just as good! I also used 2 scoops of protein powder (Body By Vi Sweet Creme flavour) and just 3/4 cup of spelt flour in lieu of the whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups Whole Wheat Flour •3/4 cup Flaxseed Meal •3/4 cup Oat Bran Cereal •1 cup Brown Sugar •2 tsp Baking Soda •1 tsp Baking Powder •1/2 tsp Salt •2 tsp Cinnamon •1-1/2 cups finely shredded Carrots •2 peeled and shredded Apples •1/2 cup Raisins (optional) •1 cup chopped Nuts •3/4 cup Milk •2 beaten Eggs •1 tsp Vanilla
Step 1 Mix together flour, Bob\'s Red Mill Flaxseed Meal, oat bran, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Step 2 Stir in carrots, apples, raisins (if desired) and nuts. Combine milk, beaten eggs and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until ingredients are moistened. DO NOT OVER MIX.
Step 3 Fill muffin cups 3/4 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
If I'm not in the gym, you can find me in the kitchen. Seriously, you want a sandwich? PLEASE let me make it for you! I love cooking, baking and experimenting with different recipes.
I subscribe to the 80/20 rule, whereby 80% of my meals are healthy - lean proteins, unlimited veggies, lots of water, complex carbs and good fats... and 20% is whatever I want.... banana bread, wine and pizza usually make up this list.
In my experiments with food, I have come across some particular favourites that I always stock up on in the 80% category ;) The 20% stock is usually available by the pizza delivery boy or at the local lcbo haha
Broccoli slaw
I love my broccoli slaw mixed with chicken and then I usually use an olive oil dressing like this:
(why did the tomato blush? he saw the salad dressing... ;))
Chocolate almond milk is another staple that I always blend with my meal replacement shake for breaky or post-workout
Egg whites for breaky or late-night snack... great with mrs.dash!
I would describe my daily nutrition as pretty consistent... these are foods I enjoy eating, that make me feel good and that I don't have any adverse reactions too. While I don't specifically have any food intolerances, I definitely notice a difference when I eat certain things like bread. A couple weeks ago during a 20% rule kind of day I had a chicken schwarma... I swear I thought my stomach was going to fall out...
Now, nutrition is a crazy tricky thing.... there are pros and cons to every food, everyone has different likes and dislikes and some people care more about what they feed themselves than others. As a trainer, I get tons of questions about nutrition and therefore I try to keep current with the literature surrounding different products, recommended daily intakes, intolerances and etc. I see people who will promote only foods NOT to eat, without ever giving alternatives or congratulating someone for making a BETTER choice, even if it's not necessarily the BEST choice.
My stance on nutrition is simple; we take a look at wherever you are on the current spectrum of health and make it better. If that's switching your double big mac to a small burger.... that's a good step! If it's someone focusing on lean proteins and veggies, and eating 5 small meals a day, that's a good step too. Take whatever you're doing and go in a healthier direction and I'm happy! I don't ever want to force MY own lifestyle on you.. I want to provide people with my insight and let them make their decision.
What are some healthier choices you have incorporated into your diet?
.... is the question I keep hearing when people see this before and after picture of my Dad!
Wow. WOW!
Dad, you hit your goal! I posted your email a few weeks ago, but a picture is truly worth 1000 words.
I saw my Dad last weekend on Easter - and he looked DAPER, despite his leather jacket draped around him, the collar of his shirt not fitting his neck, and his arms swimming in his sleeves ( hehe- I think it's time to go shopping :)). 30lbs is remarkable, and what is even better is that he is so happy, feels good and isn't going to give up this healthy lifestyle, as he has found it easier week by week to incorporate new, healthier solutions into his everyday routine.
The 90 Day Challenge and the Vi-Shake itself, aren't magic. Are you shocked? The system, just like a signing up for a gym membership, requires proper use in order for results to be seen.
What is different about the Challenge is it's simplicity, the taste and the design of the program whereby you commit to a goal, and are held accountable by whomever you are working with.
The Challenge is simple because: you pick a goal, select a kit, and have it delivered to your home. For my Dad, he made a shake in the morning for breakfast, along with a coffee, and made another shake to take in a thermos to drink at lunchtime. He brought snacks to munch on during the day, and had a snack and dinner once he got home.
It tastes good. Not sure how I can prove that by any other way than you actually tasting it. (If you're interested - send me an email - I can mail out samples.)
He was held accountable, by ME! By assessing someone's current health and fitness status and provide suggestions to compliment their own, personal challenge, they will more likely be set up for success. If you're like my Dad starting off without much knowledge of proper nutrition, we take it slow. Simply replace your two meals, and then you have leeway with what you're eating for your snacks and dinner, so you don't feel deprived, and possibly quit. As we progress throughout the challenge, we start to make small, simple changes, "how about replacing the burger and fries with a turkey burger, whole wheat bun, and homemade sweet potatoes." It's working on the challenge in this manner, that changes it from a 90-Day quest for better health and fitness, to a lifetime of healthy, active living.
In terms of physical activity, my Dad has been a member of the Running Room for a few years now, and along with the 30lb goal, he also will be running the Sporting Life 10K. Let it be known that my Dad does not like exercise, but knows of it's importance, hence, why he continues to run! Our next goal is to get him to start strength training - he has said that he would only do this with a personal trainer, and as he lives in Saskatchewan, we cannot work together on this.
Although I did attempt to make a youtube video for him to do at home!
Oh, and I made him do pushups on the glass floor of the CN tower......
With obesity being called an "epidemic," diabetes more apparent in our population than ever, and a generation that is focused on our appearance, it becomes easy to focus on fitness and nutrition solely for the sake of weight loss. However, our shake is not just for weight management. It is for nutrition, and for health. The shake when mixed... with non-fat milk or almond milk delivers 20-25 grams of protein, which is the amount many nutritionists recommend we get in each meal.
Now, men, athletes and bodybuilders often claim they need more, because they are trying to build lean muscle. This may not be true, as not all proteins are created equal. This is the key reason we don't put 'grams' of protein on our shake and tout it like many store brands do. I say this because some brands pump up the 'grams' of protein by adding gelatin (great for skin/hair/nails, but not lean muscle). Some use dehydrated milk powder, some just whey. Those also are ok, but not the latest in science.
We use a combination of proteins because they act differently in the body. The soy is used because it is heart healthy. Adequate consumption of soy in the diet can help the body lower c-reactive proteins, an indicator of inflammation and possibly heart disease. Soy is also easily digestible, and a complete protein. We know that women with fibroids, or a history of breast cancer worry about soy mimicking the effects of estrogen in the body, and this is why the soy in the Vi-Shake is unique. We use non-GMO soy (not genetically modified), and it is specifically designed to remove the isoflavones that can impact estrogen. Non-GMO soy is about 45% more expensive than regular soy, but we chose to use it because of the concerns some people have about soy.
We use a whey concentrate for fast acting hunger control. Then we use a unique whey hydrolysate, which is the latest technology and is very expensive. It helps retain lean muscle, and is very highly absorbed. While some wheys can be absorbed about 80%, whey hydrolysate is much higher. It is a pure, clean, and concentrated protein. Combine that with the Aminogen, and we have more ingredients to help build, and maintain lean muscle while promoting fast loss.
So the 3 types of proteins help support heart health, bone health, muscle health, digestive health, and can help curb hunger quickly, and last too!
For athletes, it is recommended that they get protein into their body within 30 minutes after completing a workout. Protein will help the muscles repair themselves, and quicker. This is why our shake was designed to mix in water, and still taste great (seriously - I don't think I can say that about any other protein shake product I have tried), and why we have it in individual serving packets. People can take the packet to the gym, and mix it in water and get it into their bodies quickly.
The key points of difference are the quality of the proteins that we use (absorbability) as well as the fact that we added Aminogen®. Aminogen is a patented, and clinically tested ingredient that has been shown to help the body better utilize the protein. This way, you get more nutrition into the body and the muscle. We are also lower sodium than most brands (I've not found one yet lower than us).
Bottom line - don't let your workout go to waste. Support your goals, support your training and support your health with high quality protein. www.allicain.myvi.net source: IFBB Tony Pearson & Vince Taylor on BodyBuilders and Football players using ViSalus Protein
This is a phrase I have said to myself for as long as I can remember.
"I wish to be happy, healthy, wealthy and successful."
These words stimulate my desire to word hard, they keep me motivated when things look bleak, and they boost me up knowing that with every decision I make, step I take and interaction I have, it is contributing to 1 of these 4 important words to me.
In my life, I have often set goals. But simply setting a goal, just stating I want something is not where I stop. No, the words stick with me in my head, written on paper, or as a reminder on my mirror - but each day those words push me to take ACTION. Similar to the goal I had in grade 9, which was to be inducted into the "hall of fame" for athletics in my high school, to have my name painted on the gym wall for everyone to see, for my kids to one day see! I had that goal from day 1, and every day worked hard at playing a sport for my high school, every summer sacrificed parties and other things teenagers do to go to sports camp, and play on teams and train.... and every team, even badminton, I tried out for and gave my best. In the end, stating my goal - and then taking action - allowed me to accomplish it.
So I ask you - do those words inspire you? Do you want to be HAPPY, HEALTHY, WEALTHY and SUCCESSFUL? I leave you with this advice to incorporate into your day.
1. BE HAPPY - be the person that other people want to be around. Make someone's day a little bit better - be the person that the cashier at the grocery store, or the gas station attendant remembers as being extraordinarily nice - as they are used to being ignored, or worse. 2. BE HEALTHY - exercise. eat well. laugh. take it easy. 3. WEALTH - whatever wealth is to you. keep working away at it, give it everything you've got. and if you're not passionate about it, find something you are passionate about. "do what you love and the money will come" - Tim Cain. 4. BE SUCCESSFUL - Set a goal for today. Set a goal for tomorrow... a month... a year. Big or small, there is no feeling better than the feeling of accomplishment.
For me: 1. I am going to not complain about anything school-related tomorrow. I am lucky to be doing something that I love and that will give me an amazing career, and everything that comes with attending CMCC and obtaining my doctorate, I will take in stride. 2. I drink a shake every morning and prepare my meals in advance, or take a shake for lunch. I always take a walk break every 50 minutes and incorporate AT LEAST 30 mins of exercise 6x/week. Your health is the most important thing in your life, and I will never change my mind on that fact. 3. Wealth - My Dad is a smart man. I started out in a career I didn't like. My preparation as a personal trainer met luck and I have been able to make a wonderful part-time career out of training others. As long as I am doing something that I love to do, something that serves others, and allows me to play a role in others accomplishments, I will consider that wealth. 4. Be successful - similar to above. But my goals are to be successful in chiropractic, successful in training, successful in accomplishing my sport related goals and successful in promoting the ways that nutrition impacts our lives.
Please have a look at www.allicain.myvi.net . The impact that working with my Dad to regain his health has had on me has been unbelievable. I am so proud of him. Updates to come.
