Sean sure did with P90X… Heather sure did with Insanity… These people sure did by entering The Beachbody Challenge… Do people really get results from using Beachbody workout DVD’s? A video is worth a 1,000 words. You be the judge…
Inspiration to Work Out
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I love watching how my children have developed healthy habits in nutrition, fitness and health. I teach them all about food groups, portion sizes, what and when to eat, reading labels, and so forth. We encourage physical activity with exercise, sports and dance, and promote good habits for […]
Stress is the silent killer. Financial pressure causes a massive increase in stress, which leads to disease. There are several organizations that can assist you in managing, reducing, and eliminating your debt. When you free yourself from financial worry you are more likely to be happier and healthier.
Here is a side effect of using Shakeology that my wife and I did not plan for. Back near the end of last summer, we considered contacting our local garbage servicing company and requesting another garbage can. We had one large recycle container, and one large trash container. Because we […]
I’ve been getting asked these two questions recently, and thought I would provide an answer – Question 1 – What does TOPSTONE mean? TOPSTONE is the name of our business for very specific reasons. In the literal sense, TOPSTONE means ‘the final stone, placed on top’. What TOPSTONE means […]
Maybe you’ve seen the info-mercials for P90X, LES MILLS PUMP, or TurboFire and you were impressed. And then, you thought to yourself – There is no way I can do that. Those people are already super fit. Well, there is no denying that those folks are super fit, but there […]
Making resolutions is the easy part, following through with them is the challenge! Many obstacles can get in our way from reaching our goals, our attitude included. The biggest thing I have learned is how my mind can have so much power over my actions. Deciding you want something […]
Most of the time, we grind through the days, handling everything thrown our way, and doing our best to make it look easy. As a dad to 4 very incredible young men, I can honestly say that I could write 8 hours a day, each and every day, for the […]
Welcome to my Pay-It-Forward campaign. The goal of this campaign is simple – Sharing! When you see the TOPSTONE Challenge Badge, know that you’ve been challenged. Challenged to eat something nutritious, engage in exercise, and start involving others in better nutrition, health, and wellness. Copy this badge and forward it […]
Some things are easy to do, but very difficult to actually do. Having the will to act means more than just thinking you should work out, clean the garage, or play with your children. Having the will to act makes you different because you actually do the things you know […]
Inspiration can come from many places, but your belief in yourself will control your actions. Success stories always start with an inner desire for making something happen. There is a reason, a “why?”, that sparks our motivation, commitment and determination to reach a goal. No one else can decide […]
To change your metabolism and therefore change your set-point (the body’s preprogrammed weight) you need to spend more time exercising, which will increase that crucial calorie-burning muscle. When enough muscle has been built, you will burn so many more calories in a day that your body will have to […]
I’ve been in the fitness business since 2003. I’ve pretty much heard almost every excuse out there. I’m sure I’ve used a few myself. People tend to make every excuse they can when it comes to exercises & eating right. So many people come to me & say they want […]
A little story about crabs in a basket posted by Patty Sweeney Corrigan on Facebook If you place a sole crab in a stock pot and heat it, it will readily attempt to climb out, it will escape, and potentially achieve freedom! However, if you place two or three crabs […]
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he” – Proverbs 23:7 Your mental images manifest in your physical world. Here are some questions you need to ask yourself: 1. How can you become lean, fit and healthy if all you think about is gaining weight and eating your […]
I get an inspirational email every day from Insight of the Day, and yesterday was no exception. On Friday, it is called, “Friday Story” and instead of being a quote, it is an inspirational story. Relying on their honesty, this is supposed to be a true story and […]