We’re having a very hot summer in Houston, Texas this year. So naturally, to cool off we often jump in our pool and take a swim. Recently I was in the pool with my 4-year-old granddaughter, Brooklyn, and became absorbed in playing with her. When I looked up, 20 minutes had gone by, but the funny thing is that it didn’t feel like 20 minutes. It felt like we had just gotten started!
I think that whenever we are truly engaged in an activity like playing, we lose track of time. And it got me thinking. I believe that the reason that many adults lose their interest in exercising is that there’s not a fun or playful element attached to it anymore.
Think about it. As children, many of us played
with our friends outside, running around a playground, tossing or kicking a ball, playing hide and seek, or swimming just to name a few. We didn’t think about the exercise we were getting. But, we were getting our heart rates going, and we were breathing in lots of fresh air while enjoying a lot of good laughs.
I believe this is what is missing from adult exercise these days – the element of just having fun. Many of us have allowed ourselves to let exercise become drudgery, and have taken all the fun out of using our bodies.
So this week I want to challenge you to think of ways to inject the fun back into your exercise program. The simplest way is to invite a friend to workout with you. Or, you can try your hand at a group sport such as a pickup game of basketball. Use your imagination and push yourself outside of your comfort zone. Try some different activities. Connect with that ‘inner kid’ once again and start having some fun.
By doing so, you’ll enjoy your exercise more, and you’ll be more likely to stick with your exercise habit. Make it a great week! P.S. Have a Lean Body Shake after your workouts! :)
Use This One Mental Trick to Change Your Body
Have you ever wondered why some people lose all the weight they want, while others always seem to give up? It’s all rooted in the pain-pleasure principles I’ve covered throughout my writings.
When you’re motivated, your brain is fixated on all the things you will get by making the changes. You’ll focus on positive outcomes such as, "I’ll look better, I’ll feel better, I’ll fit in my clothes, I’ll get more dates, I’ll reverse my health
issues," and the list goes on. As your brain registers these benefits and if you really, really want to see these things happen, your motivation level will be very high. Read more on how to shift your focus and change your body!
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Whether you’re trying to build new muscle or burn off some unwanted body fat, adequate protein intake is important. But how much do I need? And what kind? Read on to find out.
Blueberry Banana Bread Protein Bites
Enjoy these grain-free, paleo-friendly bites that have an extra bit of protein and sweetness thanks to the added vanilla whey protein powder. These mouthwatering bites are a healthy option to quickly satisfy your sweet cravings.
LEAN BODY TRANSFORMATION OF THE WEEK Brock Tidwell lost 20 lbs and 8% Body Fat
"For me it goes beyond the before and after pictures, and losing X amount of weight or making gains. It's all the little things in between that aren't pictured. I gave this challenge my
everything. I gave it two-a-days, everyday without fail in the gym. I gave it Wednesday and Sunday meal preps, counting macros and weighing what seems like tons of chicken breast and broccoli. I gave it load after load of only workout clothes in the washer and dryer. I gave it a pair of destroyed earphones, and a handful of Icy Hot patches just to ease the pain. I gave so much, and gained a hundred times more. And, I would do it all over again, just to continue to grow as a person."
