5 Hour Energy. You've seen the bottles. They are typically on the counter at the convenience store. They are convenient- you can pick one up whenever you are in line with your other items.
I like to talk about 24 Hour Energy. No, that's not the name of my new energy drink, but the concept behind a life that has vigorous exercise and good nutrition intertwined in it. See, when you commit to a fitness program you are doing SO much more than just shedding weight. You really are becoming a new person. When you spend 40-60 minutes a day sweating and the rest of the day eating high quality foods, your energy level improves, you sleep better, and you have much less of a need for miracles in a bottle. When you replace your trips to McDonald's with healthy foods, you are giving your body the fuel it needs to not only tackle your workout, but the others things during the day that demand energy. Do you think that the tired feeling you get mid-afternoon is inevitable? I submit that it is not.
Tip of the day (your meals): For the next week remove sugars, processed foods, and fried foods from your diet. Rather than have a big lunch full of carbohydrates, eat five smaller meals that include lean proteins, vegetables, and whole grains. Your energy level will remain high during the day, you won't be hungry, you won't have that 2:30 crash, and you will feel like a million dollars. Once the week is over, I can fully promise you that you will want to stick with it.
Tip of the day (your exercise): Commit to a program that combines strength training, cardiovascular training, and stretching for flexibility. Do this program for an hour 5-6 days a week. These are the exercises needed to make your body stronger and better. This isn't just about looking good, although that definitely helps. It is about a higher quality of life now and when you are older.
My boss Tony Horton has a new book out called "Bring It". If you want to learn more about what I just wrote, make the commitment to reading it.
Bill
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