I'll Keep Going

Even when it seems that I am not making progress, I most likely am. The biggest breakthroughs often come after a long period of being stuck.

If am making a focused, determined effort, then I am making positive progress, even if I can't see it yet. I will keep going, for the breakthrough will come.

It is impossible to create value without receiving value in return. I'll keep working to create value, and the value I seek will come to me in time.

My next bit of effort may be what finally makes everything start falling into place. I may already be so close to the goal that I can almost touch it.

I''ll keep going, for my efforts will pay off. I'll keep on acting with purpose, with focus and commitment.

The path to the top of the mountain of accomplishment will grow steeper as I near the summit. When the going gets difficult, I'll keep going, for it means I'm almost there.

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Beyond Positive Thinking

OneCoach Co-Founder, John Assaraf, will be joining Larry King as part of a two-part series, beginning on November 2, 2006. He'll be discussing how thinking positive thoughts can transform your life for the better...from business, to romance, and beyond! Learn more about the techniques that can alter your world forever, and how science supports them, on Larry King Live - November 2, on CNN!


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• John Assaraf (OneCoach Founder)
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• Dr. Michael Beckwith
• Dr. John Demartini

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• Jack Canfield
• Joe Vitale
• George Pratt, PhD
• Jayne Payne

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An Exact Blueprint

Making a choice about health and fitness is life transforming only when using the Exact Blueprint. I made a personal commitment to myself that fitness both of the body and mind, nutrition and a good supplementation would be a focal point of my personal life the minute I could no longer take the beating, the humiliation and the bullying I went through for most of my childhood. In one instance, I was put, by twenty of my classmates, under a big gymnastic mat and everyone was jumping on it until I almost died. When the teacher thought I'd had enough, he finally decided to stop them. I immediately started to see a brand new world opening up to me after I identified what I truly desired and committed myself to become who I really wanted to be.

However, times have changed since then which leads me to think that today's biggest hurdle to building a fit and beautiful body and get in a great shape is the so-called "fitness guru" that are popping up like mushrooms. I'm sure you've been a little more than suspicious of those advertisers that sell everything from "instant abs and buns" to "all you can eat diets" as solutions to your fitness goals. Some claims are so wild that they really insult anyone’s intelligence... claims like "you can burn 20 pounds in 6 days!"

Do they really know how someone who is overweight and depressed feels? Many of my clients do. They know that it's not only the body but the mind and the spirit that allows us to take steps and make a meaningful behavioral change.

To me, the many claims to change peoples's lives through some ridiculous program sound outrightly dangerous and it is even illegal in some countries. America is the land of opportunities, not the land of fools. Unfortunately many out there still fall into the trap and only discover too late that their first intinct was the right one; too good to be true! It's no wonder that most people are more confused about health and fitness than ever before. In my opinion, it makes no difference if you're an advanced fitness expert or a beginner - reaching your goals is going to take more than empty promises and false claims. No one should ever follow false fitness advice or buy health-related products from anyone who can't prove they've mentally and physically stuck to a healthy nutrtion plan long enough, and have exercised with the intensity and dedication it takes to create a strong and beautiful body.

Not only have I coached thousands to get fit and stay in shape for life but I personally went from Rickets (a malnutrition disease) to Mr. Universe and celebrity fitness coach. I've traveled across four continents and helped thousands from all walks of life who were committed to learn and apply the exact blueprint I teach. It took me over twenty years to finally put on paper what really helped me get where I am today. If you are committed to your health and fitness and are really serious about change, let me have the honor of sharing with you the exact blueprint. It is easier that you ever imagined, that I promise!

Make the commitment to have what you truly desire.

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Nordine's Power Punch

My good friend Cary Neff, best-selling author of Conscious Cuisine, created this recipe for me. It was featured on the Oprah show, Balance Your Energy, Balance Your Life.

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons soy or whey protein powder
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
1/2 cup strawberries
1/2 medium banana
1 1/2 cups ice cubes

DIRECTIONS
Simply combine all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Serve in a tall glass. Serves 1.

Nutritional information (per serving):
260 calories, 1.5 grams fat, 0 grams saturated fat, 5 mg of cholesterol, 190 mg sodium, 51 grams carbohydrate, 5 grams fiber, 16 grams protein

Avoid the Top 5 Fitness Disasters!

1. Avoid neglecting strength training just because you're a cardio buff. More lean muscle mass gained from weight lifting burns more calories.
   
2. Avoid holding your breath when lifting weights. It could strain your heart. Inhale as you release weight and exhale as you push out.
   
3. Avoid worrying about bulking up. Women don't produce enough testosterone to bulk up. Weight training will simply sculpt your body and boost your metabolism.
   
4. Avoid pigging out just because you're exercising. Exercise can increase your appetite, but don't let it give you a false sense of being able to chow down.
   
5. Avoid dehydration. Proper hydration can both increase your energy and help reduce your appetite. Don't mistake thirst for hunger!

Citrus Sunshine Salad

Refresh your taste buds with this sweet and citrus salad! Ginger and nutmeg fill the dressing with a delightful tang-add chicken breast for added protein! Yields 6 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 Oranges, peeled and sliced
• 1 Grapefruit, peeled and sectioned
• 1 (20 oz) can unsweetened pineapple chunks, do not drain
• 1/2 cup Fat-Free sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Fat-Free milk
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
• 1/4 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 6 cups torn leaf lettuce
• 1 avocado, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup chopped and toasted pecans
• *Optional* grilled chicken breast, chopped
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

1. Combine the oranges, grapefruit and pineapple in a large bowl; cover and place in refrigerator.
2. In another bowl combine the sour cream, milk, brown sugar, orange peel, ginger and nutmeg; cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Divide lettuce and avocado between six salad plates. Arrange fruit over lettuce.
4. Drizzle salad with dressing; sprinkle with nuts *and chicken*

Always Be Ready To Work Out!

As a professional athlete, competing and working out are always in the forefront of your mind. The rest of us have 25 million other things to think about, which means that we need to make exercising as convenient as possible.

I joined a gym close to home, and being able to drive, run or cycle there has proven effective in keeping me on a consistent schedule, regardless of the weather. For added motivation, I always keep a clean set of workout clothes in my car so I can head to the gym or the local park on a whim. (After all, if you don't go home first, you won't find excuses to stay home.)

I also keep a stash of fitness gadgets in my closet, including a medicine ball, workout bands and a stability ball. These let me exercise my entire body and, because they're so different from what I usually do at the gym, I generally look forward to using them again. Plus, most of these items travel well, which allows me to work out when I'm on the road. The Total Body Work session teaches you to utilize hand weights, bar and medicine ball in a mindful and convenient way.

Breakfast: Is It Really For Champions?

We have been told time and time again that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet nearly one-fifth of all adults choose to pass on the Wheaties. What is the big deal about breakfast? Can a solid breakfast really make or break your fitness goals? Read on as I answer your most pressing questions on this popular subject...

Why eat Breakfast?

Let's dissect the word 'breakfast'. When you take it apart you find two words with an all-important hidden message. Break - Fast. I can hear your wheels spinning on this one! That's right, breakfast is the meal that breaks the fast that your body goes into each and every night when you sleep.

When breakfast is skipped, your body continues to fast until you eat later in the day.

This is a problem for two reasons.

Problem #1: Your brain needs fuel to function at its peak. This fuel comes in the form of glucose derived from food and is needed to walk, talk and perform all other activities. When you skip breakfast your brain is forced to work extra hard in breaking down stored carbohydrates or to turn fats and proteins into usable forms of glucose. Eating breakfast has been proven to improve concentration, increase your problem solving capabilities, enhance overall mental performance and even boosts your memory and mood.

Problem #2: Your metabolism will go into 'famine' mode. Three to four hours after you eat, your metabolism shuts down and acts as if it needs to store food. This is a great function to have if a famine were to break out, leaving you without food for days. Since this is likely not the case for you, it is pretty annoying when your body starts packing on the pounds in an attempt to protect you from starvation! Eating breakfast communicates with your body the fact that you are healthy, well fed and not in need of extra fat storage.

What about the cut calories?

"Skipping breakfast is how I cut calories out of my diet." I can't tell you how often I hear this response when I encourage people to eat breakfast. What these "calorie cutters" don't realize is that they are the ones who turn to snacking later in the day in an attempt to ward off low energy levels. Allowing your body to become over-hungry leads to distorted satiety signals, and leaves the door wide open for overeating later in the day.

Start your day with breakfast and then continue to eat smaller meals and snacks throughout the day for optimal calorie burning.

What's for Breakfast?

Now that you are convinced that breakfast is worth your time, it's time to decide what to have! A recent study done by FoodWatch, a Minnesota-based consulting firm that watches food trends, revealed that most people are basically eating dessert for breakfast, due to the high quantities of on-the-go breakfast foods that are processed, packaged and pumped full of refined carbohydrates. Another study recently proved that high fiber, low fat breakfasts promote healthy weight control much more effectively than highly refined breakfast foods.

Try the following On-The-Go Breakfast Selections for a blend of hearty carbohydrates, protein and fat and experience optimal morning energy.

• Low Fat Yogurt with Fresh Fruit
  
• Low Fat Cottage Cheese and a Cherry Oatmeal Muffin (see recipe below)
  
• Hard Boiled Egg and Whole Wheat Toast
  
• Scrambled Egg White on Half a Bagel
  
• Whole Wheat Tortilla rolled with Scrambled Egg Beaters and Salsa
  
• Soy Milk with Whole Grain Cereal and Fresh Fruit

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