There are numerous mind games I have learned to play against myself to help increase my focus. You see, once your body gets to the place where it is physically able to run, the biggest obstacle you will face is your mental ability to endure longer runs. Take today for example. I ran over 5 miles. I always run with a set of headphones on, but sometimes my music gets confused with my GPS signal and it shuts off for stretches. I have learned to let my body go and allow my mind to go to other places. Often, I take the opportunity to reflect on solutions to problems I am having. I often refer to running as a time to meditate. There is a peace that comes about once your mind and body are in rhythm. You can hear your heart beating. You can hear yourself breathing. You can even hear the sound of your footsteps upon the pavement. There are other times when you forget that you are running. Those are the best. It’s as if your body is on autopilot and your mind checks out. It is during these stretches that you build the ability to run long distances. It will drive a person wild if they start running and immediately start looking for the end. There is so much to be learned during the run. Much in the same way, there is so much to be learned during the journey of life. They actually parallel one another. Now, this is not to say that running is the only way to reach this place. There are many. However, running is what I know, therefore, it is what I choose to speak on. Only a runner can understand the peacefulness that occurs to them while out on the route. Running is an addictive drug. Once you get the right dose of it, your body has trouble doing without it. Try it for yourself and find out.

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Lately though, I have been noticing a change in not only how I feel, but in my physical appearance. This happens a lot when I am lifting weights and looking in the mirror. It’s almost as if I can see what lives underneath the weigth I’ve put on. That’s a great thing because it gives me hope that I will one day get there.

One of the biggest changes I have make to my diet was to reduce the amount of sugars I take in. The best way for me was to drink more water. Juices and other beverages have been my biggest source of sugars. By removing them, I notice how the cravings I once had for certain foods. Without going into the science of this occurrence, I know that I have been able to restore a sense of balance in my body. Cravings , in many occasioins, are a sign of inbalance Restore your balance and reduce your cravings!

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There are several key components to healthy weight loss.   Exercise, rest, diet and mind-set are alway at the top of that list for me.   My focus in this blog post is diet.  Moreso in terms of supplements.

Vitamins  and supplements have played a major part in my weight loss journey over the past six weeks.  I begin my day with Double X, a multi-vitamin cocktail the that has been tailored for optimal health.   This Multi delivers power-packed levels of essential vitamins and minerals, with natural plant concentrates that deliver broader antioxidant protection and unbeatable health benefits. It also helps unlock energy stores.  Double X is also certified kosher and halal.

I have been using it after my workouts to give me a boost.  It’s been six weeks and my proof is in the distance I have grown to run and the increase I have had in the weight room.  That’s all the proof I need.  Double X and Rhodiola are only a couple of products I will be using. So far, these have been my starting points. I will definitely keep you updated on what more I bring into my diet.  Stay tuned!

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