Giving Thanks to . . . YOU!

I want to say "Thank You" to all of you, my friends.  Many friends from many years ago and some more recent.  Your smile, your laugh, your hug, your comments, our memories, our stories, our past, present and our future. Today, I give thanks to all of you.  And since this is a blog, I encourage you to give thanks.  Today and forever.

According to world renowned researcher Dr. Barbara Fredrickson, maintaining a 3:1 positivity ratio of positive thoughts to negative emotions creates a tipping point between languishing and flourishing.

 Here is a list of 10 forms of positivity—joy, gratitude, serenity, interest, hope, pride, amusement, inspiration, awe and love.  And scientific evidence shows the healthiest of these emotions is gratitude.  So give thanks everyday.  For all that you have.  For all God has blessed you with.

So to all of my friends and family, Happy Thanksgiving!  I'm thankful that you are part of my life.

Tom Brady is available for lectures, corporate wellness workshops and fitness consultations and can be reached at 574-276-2148.  For more information, please visit   http://www.ibelievefitness.com

Burn Fat, Get Healthy

Of the millions of people fighting the war against fat by dieting and other weight loss programs, my guess is that many want to look and feel better. And that's ok. But the truth is, excess body fat is dangerous. It brings an increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer. And intra-abdominal fat, know as visceral fat, is linked to high cholesterol, high triglycerides, high insulin and high blood pressure. Too much body fat is a serious condition that individuals need to attack with purpose and commitment. How do you burn fat?  Physical activity is the key. Combined with tracking your daily caloric intake, you can be on your way to a healthier, more enjoyable life. Get with a friend, spouse or personal trainer to help keep you on track and stay committed to your long term goals.  And throughout the journey, you'll look and feel better.  Both inside and out.

 Tom Brady is available for lectures, corporate wellness workshops and fitness consultations and can be reached at 574-276-2148.  For more information, please visit  http://www.ibelievefitness.com

Just Another Fit Tip

Early this morning at a gas station I was asked what my Fit Tip of the Day was.  She mentioned a few of my other tips first. I thought for a moment and then shared about eating three meals and two snacks and how that helps keep your metabolism revved up.  But I was wrong.  As a fitness professional it's my job to hold people accountable to their program and to the healthy choices we must make daily.  I should of asked her if she was being consistent with her strength training program.  Or if she was drinking enough water daily.  Those were other fit tips we had talked about.  What is one more fitness tip if we're not already applying yesterdays, last weeks, last months or last years to our life?  So today's Fit Tip is to make a list of the top three health, fitness and nutritional choices that you can commit to applying to your daily life.  To help, identify your weak areas.  And don't be afraid of commitment.  Some people won't  make a commitment because of the fear of failure.  You don't have to be perfect.  Keep the big picture in mind.  It's a lifestyle.  I tell my training clients, if you make a mistake, you're just one meal, one workout or one day from being back on track!   

Tom Brady is available for lectures, corporate wellness workshops and fitness consultations and can be reached at 574-276-2148.  For more info, please visit   http://www.ibelievefitness.com

Discovering the Power Within

Did you know that you possess a great life changing power? Something that can transform and help you reach goals never thought possible. A power when discovered encourages you to believe that you can achieve. And it's something you already use every single day. But now I'm encouraging you to use this power like never before. What is it? The power of choice. Our lives consist of a series of choices. A choice to get out of bed at 5:30 am or sleep in and hit snooze. A choice to eat a sausage egg mcmuffin or oatmeal for breakfast. A choice to drink water throughout the day or soda. A choice to take a brisk walk after work or do one of a hundred other things that are always needing to be done. Now is the time to refocus. What is really important today? YOU! Your plans and goals should include taking a positive step forward toward a healthier, fit life. Wake up 15 minutes early and write down two things that will improve your health and quality of life. Now use the power within and make the choice to do it. Get with a friend or spouse for accountability if you need it. And remember that every positive choice you make you add to the last positive choice. Choice + choice = result. Result + choice + choice = GOAL. I've witnessed first hand many, many people that made the decision to use the power of choice to impact and change their lives. DO IT today. For you and the ones you love.

Tom Brady is available for lectures, corporate wellness workshops and fitness consultations and can be reached at 574-276-2148.  For more info, please visit  http://www.ibelievefitness.com

It's Time!

Well it's that time again. Time for what, you might ask? It's time to make up your mind. Make up your mind and don't look back. Reach out and realize your health & fitness goals. You can do it. With some focus (goals) and movement forward, you're on your way. High Five.