I’m Super Passionate About Today’s Philosophies And I’m Extremely Confident This Will Make a BIG Difference in Your Life…
Today I have 3 killer tips for you that could change your life and your fat loss results, literally overnight. And if you’ve ever had challenges being consistent, these weird little tricks will make a BIG difference.
I was reminded of the first trick last week while I was listening to a really cool audio during cardio. It was all about the power of PRE-deciding to overcome the peer pressures that sabotage our weight loss and nutrition efforts.
In a nut shell, the people who “PRE-decide” what their exercise and nutrition is going to be for the next day succeed and follow through.
The people who don’t “PRE-decide” fail.
Every. Single. Time.
I wasn’t surprised when I listened to all the case studies and research supporting this theory because Karen and I have used this secret for the last 10 years to stay on track.
How? Simple. We use weird little trick #1. We PRE-decide and script our your next day’s schedule.
Weird Little Trick #1
PRE-Decide
Every week night, we take 15-20 minutes before bed and…
Pack our food in containers
Fill up our water bottles
Pack our workout bags with our shaker and protein powder
Lay out our gym clothes and pack our work clothes
Hand write or script our next day’s schedule
Sounds so simple it’s almost stupid – but before you move on to your next email, try this 15 minute drill before bed for the next week and watch what happens.
I guarantee THIS…
You’ll save 2 hours of time the very next day because you won’t waste time chasing energy at a fast food joint or grabbing processed carbs.
You’ll be 10xs more likely to follow through with your exercise plan (just because you PRE-planned it).
You’ll be more twice as productive because you scripted your day.
LISTEN, God and the world love structure and order.
That’s why He didn’t put your eyes on the bottom of your feet and you don’t park your car in your bathroom.
Plus, by doing this you’re actually PRE-programming your mind for the next day’s actions. This means you’ll wake up in the morning and your mind will be motivated to follow through with your plan…even if your body isn’t.
You can’t manage “time” – you can only manage yourself. And you can’t “find” time for what’s important in life – you need to MAKE time.
This tip can be used for just about ANY area of your life, but in my opinion it works best with weight loss.
Weird Little Trick #2.
Be Part of a Community
So even if you know about “PRE-deciding” your food and exercise for the following day to avoid the peer pressures that will get you off track.
It won’t work unless you have the right social support.
This picture provides a great example of a community and social support. It’s a charity fat loss boot camp that I held last weekend with over 80 boot campers and even local celebrities like Erin Nicole (a local Channel 7 celebrity here in Detroit) and Charlie Villanueva (6’11” Detroit Pistons Center). Over 50 people got sore from one boot camp workout while giving back to worthy causes. Pretty cool stuff.
So what else do I mean by social support? It’s super simple.
Just take 2 minutes and write down the 5 people you spend the most time with. This won’t work if you don’t do it – right now.
I’m dead serious! This simple mental exercise completely changed my life over 12 years ago and it could change yours too.
Why? Because this list is your future.
You see, we become who we hang out with. If you spend time with negative, broke, overweight people then guess what???
YOU’RE most likely going to be negative, broke, and overweight too.
So do me favor and take a good hard look at your list and let it resonate. If you do, you’ll automatically see a direct correlation between your body and the people you spend time with.
The way I see it, there are 2 types of people in this world…
People who brighten a room when they enter it…and
People who brighten a room when they leave it.
That’s why I recommend you make a conscious decision to spend your time with like-minded positive people who share similar goals. If you do, your fatloss and your life will flourish.
It’s not a maybe offer…it’s a guarantee.
Here’s a picture of me masterminding with 5 of the top fitness pros in the world. Joel Marion, Bedros Keuilian, Craig Ballantyne, Rob King, Vince Delmonte, and yours truly. Sure enough, I built a few key relationships and it’s helped my business flourish because I surrounded myself with the right people.
Now I’m not saying dump all your friends and family. It’s my opinion that we need to accept people unconditionally. But I bet you have at least 1 or 2 people on your list that gotta go bye-bye so you can spread your wings and fly.
Apply this killer tip to your life now and it won’t take long before you automatically attract the right circle of support.
“You’re either regressing or growing – nothing stands still. So get busy living or get busy dying.”
Weird Little Trick #3.
“The Morning Ritual” or “Cultivation Time”
Here’s how it works.
Block off 15 to 60 minutes at least 5 days a week to escape ALL technology and interruptions of any kind. I like using the dry sauna after my workouts, but you could use a park outside a quiet room on your home, whatever works.
Use this time to be all by yourself and feed your mind.
Pick a method that personally matches your personality. Lots of options here; Read a book, listen to an inspiring audio (one exception of technology rule), meditate, pray, breath, or just relax. Whatever floats your boat.
Now I know what you might be saying. “I can’t afford the make time for this.”
My personal opinion is you can’t afford NOT to make time. Our world is loaded with interruptions, fast moving information, and too much technology.
ALL of this will make you go insane if you don’t get some “alone” time and feed your mind with positive energy and thoughts.
Now I’ll be the first one to admit I slack on this frequently, but I still force myself to do it at least 4 or 5 days of the week.
Why is this so important? It rejuvenates, recharges, and recreates our brain to be more focused and stress free the other 23 hours of the day.
In fact, there is a direct correlation between my productivity on days I do this vs. days I don’t. EVERY time (without exception) I get more done and feel more fulfilled throughout my everyday activities when I do this.
Plus, I treat the people around me so much better. The stress just kinda ‘rolls’ off my back and all the little petty stuff doesn’t get to me.
Now I don’t wanna get all spiritual on you, but the bible talks about this type of stuff frequently. And after all, it is the greatest instruction manual.
That’s why Jesus went off into the woods for 40 days and 40 nights to fast and pray. And guess what? He didn’t have an iphone with him!
ummmmmmmm….No. I don’t think so.
Lastly, some of the greatest minds and mentors of all time also use this principle.
Tony Robbins calls it “The Hour of Power”. Great name for it.
Remember, success leaves clues and there are 2 ways to learn…
Mistakes…or
Mentors
Following a mentor is much less painful than making a bunch of stupid mistakes. Trust me, I know from experience.
What weird “little” tricks do you use to stay on track with fat loss and life? Just leave a comment and share your thoughts.
I would also like to know if you’d like to see more of this kind of stuff here on the blog. Drop your opinion below and let me know. Thanks!
Post Cheat Day Strategies To Maximize Your Fat Burning Potential
Today I want to share a sneaky tactic I’ve been experimenting with the day after my cheat day and it has been working like gangbusters.
It will help you get rid of all cheat day water retention in less than 24 hours and it maximizes the fat burning potential of ALL your post cheat day hormones.
This is some GREAT stuff. Just watch today’s short video so you can give it a try.
Speaking of “Sneaky”…my buddy Joel Marion just finished up a new report with 5 more tricks based on this same type of approach. I personally used this exact same approach to stay super lean last summer.
Avoid Rebound Weight Gain With These “DIET BREAK” Tips…
So I have a quick question for you.
Are you storing more fat from a carb overdose…OR a carb under dose?
Just watch the video above to find out what the H…E…double hockey stick I’m talking about!
I also reveal how you can get a FREE copy previously unreleased “beta” copy of the brand new Double Metabolic Increase Cycle (D-MIC) from my upcoming ground breaking new ebook; The 4 Cycle Solution, which includes:
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I also wanted to give you this one last friendly reminder…
John Romaniello’s new program, Final Phase Fat Loss 2.0, is available at a full 52% OFF until tomorrow night – then the prices doubles.
Memorial Day marks 30 days until summer is officially here! Spring is fading fast and, believe it or not, summer is nearly upon us. We found this old but timely article that Wendy wrote before she passed away and we wanted to share it immediately to help you on your journey.
We hope you enjoy these tips as much as we did!
Shaun and Karen
Wendy wrote:
5 Quick Weight Loss Tips To Look and Feel Great Before Spring is Over
By: Wendy Chant, N.Y. Times Best-Selling Author an Co-Creator of Lean For Life Boot Camp And The Lean For Life Home Study Course
Spring is fading fast and, believe it or not, summer is nearly upon us.
One of the questions I hear all the time at the gym, during book-signings, seminars, workshops or conferences is, “How can I get ready for summer?”
People are always surprised when I tell them things like “eat meat and potatoes” or “set your alarm,” but as you’ll soon see, getting in summer shape takes a lot more than just going to the gym or undergoing weight loss programs these days:
Tip # 1 – Beware the Bloat: We often fall back on fad diets or “urban dieting myths” as summer season approaches, but often the “salad and veggies” routine – known as fibrous carbs – can result in unsightly bloating that is actually the opposite of what you’re looking to achieve the desired weight loss outcome. If summer is right around the corner, eat enough vegetables to stay healthy but gradually shift toward less fibrous, more protein-centric meals like meat and potatoes – yes, I said it! – to avoid bloating while wearing that bikini!
Tip # 2 – Spot Check: The closer summer gets the more time we spend at the gym, starving ourselves or doing whacky things like drinking less water and eating more fiber. When we try to fix everything overnight, we can often end up doing more harm than good. Instead, take a good look in the mirror and be realistic about what you can fix in the time you have left before summer. Maybe your biggest sore spot is your flabby arms; focus on them for a few weeks by doing twice as many bicep curls per workout and at least you can rest assured you’ll have the best arms you can possibly have come that July 4th picnic. Maybe your arms and legs are fine but you’re feeling a little soft around the belly; no amount of sit-ups or crunches will help if nobody can see them! Cut back on your carbs, your sweets, your sugar and your snacks for a few weeks and bulk up on your cardio (one of the best weight loss programs) for quick weight loss that will help alleviate a cushy belly. Remember, it’s better to fix one or two things realistically than try to get that “perfect” body overnight or instantly – and end up fixing nothing in the process.
Tip # 3 – Rest Easy: As summer nears the last thing on your mind might be more rest, but in fact sleep is the body’s ultimate summer preparation device. The more you do weight loss exercises and diet to prepare for “bikini season,” the more rest and repair time your body needs to build muscle, burn fat and readjust to an altered diet. To go to sleep sooner at night, avoid drinking caffeine (or eating chocolate) after 2 or 3 in the afternoon, turn off the television an hour before bedtime and read a magazine or book and listen to relaxing nature music or smooth jazz instead. To wake up more refreshed each morning, set your alarm thirty minutes before you usually get up each day. Adding just half-an-hour to each day literally creates an extra hour every two days; just think of how much more relaxed you’ll feel with all that extra time!
Tip # 4 – Mix It Up: In my books on cracking or conquering the fat-loss code, I frequently tell my readers to “mix it up.” What do I mean? Simple: don’t do the same thing at the same time – for the same amount of time – and at the same intensity every single day. If you walk for half-an-hour at the same time every morning, at the same pace, your body will get used to it; it’s called the Law of Adaptation and it’s at the heart of why we can’t lose weight or change our shapes even when we’re consistent in our fat loss diet and exercise programs. In fact, it’s that consistency that is often our downfall. Instead, mix it up! For instance, walk a few mornings a week but ride your bike every other day. If you’re a morning person, force yourself to work out a few afternoons a week instead; you might be surprised by how this simple “trick” shifts your metabolism into overdrive. If ALL you do is one certain type of fat loss exercise, like walking or jogging, throw a little racquetball, basketball, swimming or tennis into the mix. If you’re in a rut, get out of it – and soon – to make sure you break that diet plateau by summer.
Tip # 5 – Slow Down: Finally, slow down! I know that can seem the opposite of what you want to do, but looking good goes hand in hand with feeling good. Crazy diets, fad purge weight loss programs, over-exercising and under-sleeping can all create a haggard, frenzied, chaotic appearance that may help you look good in a bikini but won’t help you enjoy summer one ounce more. And, in fact, the more rapid your weight loss, the more you deprive and deny yourself, the bigger the chance that you’ll gain whatever quick, instant or overnight weight you lost back before summer’s even over. And who wants to look great in June and twice as bad by July 4th? Follow the steps in this simple fat loss program and you will both look better and feel better; the payoff is you won’t look bad and feel bad the minute summer’s over!
The goal with any weight loss diet and exercise plan is to enjoy your life, not to deny yourself. Summer is no different; this is a time for outdoor activities, great good, fast friends and family fun. Don’t miss out because you’re obsessing over getting into a smaller size bikini or kill yourself trying to fit into something you wore three summers ago!
Be mindful of what you eat and how often you move, yes, but remember that the more you enjoy yourself, the more active you are and the more activities you join you will actually be eating less and moving your body more. In fact, the best way to look good for summer is to simply enjoy the summer; the details will work themselves out along the way!
