12 Tough Truths that Help You Grow

It is through the tough times that we find growth. It is these times that will shape our lives and develop us into the people that we will become. There are many ways to achieve this, but without paying attention we will never rise into the best that we can be. So check out this article and find these 12 truths and start growing.

12 Tough Truths That Help You Grow

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"Alkalize It" or Why your body’s pH matters

There is lots of debate on this type of diet. Some people believe it is the best way to live and can prevent or reverse any disease. There are other people that believe it doesn't do anything and that it is impossible to even effect your body's natural pH. No matter what camp you are in one of the facts with this lifestyle is that you are getting rid of processed foods and eating a more whole food plant based diet. This alone will make you more healthy and help with many other physical issues. I happen to believe in the benefits of alkalizing your body and have had lots of success with it. But here is a great article that can give you a more in depth look at your body's pH.

Alkalize It or Why Your Body's pH Matters

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6 Uncommon Ways to Tie Your Running Shoes

When you are out there running your feet are your most important commodity. If you injure them you cannot run. Often the most basic issues cause out feet undue stress and ultimately cause injury. The most common is the way that we tie our shoes. They either are too tight, cutting of the circulation to our feet or they are too loose and almost falling off. Here is a great infographic to help you solve that problem  and find thee best way to tie your shoes for the best performance possible. Check it out and take care of your feet.

6 Uncommon Ways to Tie Your Running Shoes

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How to Sell on Amazon for Beginners Using FBA: A Step by Step Guide

Yesterday I posted an article about finding side income to diversify your income base. There are so many people that have been using both EBay and Amazon to make all kinds of income. I have had a few friends that have been able to make this their main income. I can't say that I am completely knowledgable in how to best do it, but if you are looking for a great tutorial on how to get started this is the article for you. Check it out and start making some money doing what you love.

How to Sell on Amazon for Beginners Using FBA: A Step by Step Guide

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21 People Share Something Someone Said That Forever Changed Their Way Of Thinking.

We all have those people that have influenced our lives. They have changed us in so many ways, some negative, some positive, but all important in our development as human beings. We all carry with us the collection of hurts and victories that color all of our decisions. We are at our best when we allow those victories to shine through and minimize the effects of those hurts. I know that some of the most important words ever spoken to me wer from my dad. He told me that if I can't change it don't worry about it, but if you can change it take care of it immediately. This has been something that I have lived by for years. It has enabled me to deal with the tough times and almost never get depressed, but also make sure that I make the necessary changes in my life to be as successful as possible. This is why people always say that nothing bothers me. If I know I can't change it I don't let it get to me. I don't allow anything to derail me from my goals. So what was it that someone said that changed your life. Post them down below and share that collective wisdom here.

21 People Share Something Someone Said That Forever Changed Their Life

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15 of the Most Nutritious Foods on the Planet

It is not enough to just eat "healthy" we need to be eating foods that are packed with nutrients. This is the real goal of leading a healthy life. There is so much "health" food out there that is just as devoid of any real nutrition that even though you may lose some weight it doesn't mean that you are any healthier than before. Weight loss is not a determining factor in health. When we finally come to understand this we can then introduct foods to our body and find that energy and vitality that we have been lacking. This is why introducing a whole foods plant based diet has been so important. That doesn't mean that you need to cut out all meat. But it does mean that you should start integrating more plant based foods into your diet. Try it and see if you don't notice a huge change in your health.

15 of the Most Nutritious Foods on the Planet

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The 10,000 Step Question

With the rise of Fitbit and the pleathora of activity trackers that have hit the market we have gotten better at tracking what we are doing. I currently have my MIO Fuse on my arm and am tracking my fitness as well. Since Fitbit has set the standard at 10,000 steps people have seemed to make this the benchmark for their daily fitness. While this is a good goal, is it really enough? Can just walking 10,000 steps alone get you as healthy as you need to be? Do we need more than that? The answer is an unequivocal yes. 10,000 steps may be a great place to start and a good intial goal, but you need to continue to push your body and work your cardiovascular system to become as healthy as possible. Believe me I am glad that people are making the effort to get up and get moving, but they cannot stop there. They need to have more than that if they are to find true health. Checkout this article to find out more.

The 10,000 Step Question

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40+ Side Hustle Ideas and Tips From The Experts

In this day and age it is absolutely essential to have multiple streams of income. There are very few jobs that are both going to give you security and a great wage. If you are lucky enough to have few, hold on to it because it is a dying trend. Often many of us have to branch out and seek other avenues to make a few bucks. However, with the rise of the Internet age it is easier than ever to have a little side action that can pay off big dividends. From online t-shirt selling, I know you see them everyday on FB, to MLM businesses, and everything in between there is no shortage of ways for you to sit behind your computer a few hours a day and make some extra money. There are even ways to turn that business into a full time gig. However, to do that it's going to take a lot more than a few hours a day. So check out this list and get ready to mak some money.

40+ Side Hustle Ideas and Tips From the Experts

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Top 40 Useful Sites To Learn New Skills

With the advancement of online training we have a huge resource to learn just about any skill you may need to be successful in life. Often you can find many of these trainings for free. There really is little excuse to not be educated in this day and time. There are so many resources that make it easy for us to grow and learn. Often those skills that you learn yourself are better than the eduction that you could receive in school. So take the time to learn all you can and use this article as a guidemap to finding the skills you need.

Top 40 Useful Sites to Learn New Skills

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MIT Warns Half of All Children Will Be Autistic by 2025 Due to Monsanto

We are kidding ourselves if we believe that the food that we eat is not effecting our health and the health of generations to come. This is an excellent article that shows the correlation between the pesticides of Monsanto and the rise in Autism in children. We still have little data to show us the effects of Monsanto's GMO foods on our bodies. However, there is lots of evidence to support that their pesticides are literally killing us. Monsanto continues to say that they are completely harmless even though the Avalanche of evidence is mounting against them. What will we find 10 years from now about the GMO foods that are taking over our food supply? They have pushed the small farmer out of business and forced them to either adopt the GMO food crops or starve. We need to take control of our nutrition and health before its too late. Start being informed with this article.

MIT Warns Hald of All Children Will Be Autistic by 2025 Due to Monsanto

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Kettlebell Moves: Alternating Kettlebell Push-Up

There is no doubt that kettlebells are great for building functional strength. There are a multitude of exercises that you can do. Here is one of the standard chest and arm building exercises and a aticle that will give you links to many other Kettlebell exercises. Check it out and get stronger.

Kettlebell Moves: Alternating Kettlebell Push-Up

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The 'Man Who Flies For Free' says these are the 3 best websites for airline deals

If you love adventure this is definately an article that you need to read. I love his idea of finding the cheap airfare first and then going to any destination that is available. What a great way to find all the true adventure and beauty in the world. Believe me I will be checking out these websites today to see if there is somewhere interesting I can take a trip. I am excited to see where this takes me, where will it take you? Share your adventures here.

The Man Who Flies For Free Says These Are The 3 Best Websites For Airfare Deals

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88 Important Truths I’ve Learned About Life

We all live life and we grow and we learn. How many times have you had to learn the same lesson over and over again before you finally took it to heart. This is one of the great reasons to start journaling or at least keeping a list of lessons that you have learned. You can then go back and make sure that you don't repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Check out this person's list and see how much of this reasonates with you.

88 Important Truths I've Learned About Life

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The Two Ways Sugar Hijacks Your Brain

We all know that sugar is a terrible thing. We have overused and become addicted to one of the most addictive substances on the planet. It is so hard to get away from because it is literally everywhere and in everything. However, to really have a healthy life we need to find a way to limit our intake of sugar and find natural sweeteners that can compensate for our insatiable sweet tooth. However, there is now some research that says that it is not just our craving for sweets that sugar triggers. It also triggers our need for calories. This is an even bigger problem because most of us can resist having something sweet or substitute it. But changing our need for calories is extremely hard. This means that just a little bits of sugar could push to your body to ingesting more just to satisfy your physical need for energy. To find out more about this and the study itself check out this article.

The Two Ways Sugar Hijacks Your Brain

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5 Indoor Fitness Activities for When The Weather Sucks

It is that time of year it's cold outside, it's snowy, and cloudy. We all feel tired and struggle to get outside and get in our miles. This is one of the reasons why we have indoor fitness. We have to keep moving in eager anticipation of getting back outside in nature during the spring. So check out this article and see how you can fill the gaps in your training and still get a great workout.

5 Indoor Fitness Activities for When the Weather Sucks

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10 Trends That Could Change Your Business

There are people who make a living predicting the future and staying ahead of the curve when it comes to marketing trends. This is something that is so vital for businesses that if you cannot grasp the concept or at least hire someone who can, you will be left in the dust. Right now we are going through a huge change in the energy business. The trend is moving away from gasoline and oil and moving towards alternative and sustainable fuels. This is a shift that will literally destroy the gas and oil business, if those comapnies don't follow the trends and evolve with the market. This is the same for any of our businesses, we must follow the trends and be willing to evolve or risk being left behind. Our business plans must be a living, breathing, changing organism, not a written in stone contract. So check out these 10 trends and see if they have any impact on your business.

10 Trends That Could Change Your Business

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25 TED Talks that will immediately change how you see the world

The one thing that we all need from time to time is a change in perspective. This is one of the reasons why I recommend that people take trips outside the country every few years. I mean trips outside the normal resort, spa, luxury travel vacations that many people take. We need to go out and become immersed in another culture. This can be a completely life changing event. When we look through the eyes of people that see the world so completely differently than us we become enriched and fulfilled. So if you are unable to travel TED Talks has a way for you to gain some perspective in life. Here are links to a number of TED Talks that will completely reshape the way you look at the world around you. All the bad things in the world racism, sexism, and intolerance are all bred in ignorance. That ignorance stems from a very small worldview. When all we see is our own perspective we limit ourselves and become selfish and intolerant of other people's ideas. So get out of the box and challenge yourself to look at things differently.

25 TED Talks That Will Immediately Change How You See the World

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What Vitamins Help Boost Your Immune System?

We always hear about these vitamins and minerals that we need to stay healthy, but few of us really know what these things actually do to our bodies. How do they help? Do they even work? Even though there are some that question if supplementation really do anything, I believe that they play a huge role in keeping us as healthy as possible. I also believe that the more bio-available those vitamins and minerals are the healthier it is for our body. In English, I am referring to getting most of your vitamins and minerals from the foods that you eat rather than pills. This is unquestionably the best way to get any of those healthy vitamins and minerals. In this article you will find a guide of all the major vitamins and minerals that you can use to decide what you need and how to get it.

What Vitamins Help Boost Your Immune System?

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Burn More Calories with this HIIT Sprint Interval Workout

High intensity interval training (HIIT) is not always about burning more calories and losing weight. It is also about speed, endurance, and getting your body to adjust to working in conditions under stress. The last one is my favorite benefit of HIIT. I need my body to be able to perform under the most extreme conditions whether it is fighting another person or doing an 24hr endurance event. I am going to be pushing to places that normal people never go and my body must be prepared to deal with those conditions over the long term. HIIT does a great job of simulating that kind of stress on your body. The human body is an amazing thing, there is very little that it cannot adjust to. Extreme heat and extreme cold can be endured if you know the best ways to protect yourself and you are willing to push your body to the limit. Often it isn't the physical that fails, it is your mental game that crumbles. So HIIT also helps push your mind shaping it into an unbreakable force. Check out this HIIT Sprint plan and see how far you can push yourself.

Burn More Calories with this HIIT Sprint Interval Workout

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5 Things Startups Overpay For That Kills Profitability

As an entrepreneur it is the hidden things that often kill our businesses. This is one of the reasons having a mentor can really help out. We need someone that can help us navigate those things that will always trip us up. No matter how much you think you know there is always someone out there that is looking to make money as well and will use you to make it if you let them. To be truly successful you need to be able to find the lowest price with the highest return. This doesn't mean that you are cheating people, but it does mean that the relationship stays beneficial to both parties. So check out this article and see if there is anything that you need to adjust.

5 Things Startups Overpay for That Kills Profitability

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30 Sentences that Can Brighten Your Day

There are times where we must need a pick me up, hence why cat videos are the most popular search on YouTube...lol. Here are some graphics that might do the same for your day and even uplift you a little. This first one is one of my personal favorites. When we decide to change ourselves we change the whole world. This is why I think it is complete garbage when people say that there is nothing that they can do. You can always work on yourself and your attitude. Check it out.

30 Sentences that Can Brighten Your Day

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So You Want Some Omega 3′s? Skip the Salmon and Eat These Healthy Fats Instead

It's funny, I have been in a vegan lifestyle for the last 7 years. In the last 5 years it has become a really popular, almost fad diet option. I do believe that it is the healthiest way to eat, no only for yourself but also for the environment. But I read many of the opposing viewpoints and I think that they are funny. I am not a person that will try to convert anyone to another lifestyle. However, I may suggest that you add some healthier options to your existing diet and look at the benefits that you may have from it. It is always better to stay informed and take action than it is to stay blind and slowly die. So if you are interested in finding alternatives to eating fish to get those much needed Omega 3's here are a whole bunch for you.

So You Want Some Omega 3's? Skip the Salmon and Eat These Healthy Fats Instead

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10 Reasons You Need A Personal Trainer

How hard is it for you to get motivated to work out? This is the problem, we all struggle with forcing ourselves to get our workout in. It is not easy and often it is too easy to make excuses to not get your workout in. Often we use excuses such as, I don't know how to use the equipment or I don't know what exercises to do. These are some places where a personal trainer is so helpful. Check out the many other reasons in this article.

10 Reasons You Need a Personal Trainer

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8 Differences Between 'Entrepreneurs' and 'Employees'

I am honestly not sure what Holly Holm has to do with this article, but it was the image that they used to promote so I used it as well. As a former pro MMA Fighter myself I love the new women's champ and wish her all the luck. She had a phenominal game plan for Ronda Rousey, who I thought was as close to unbeatable as they come. Back to the article, there are definately differences between entrepreneurs and employees. They are not the same. Some people will never be able to be an entrepreneur and vise versa. We all need to embrace who we are and find ways to be as successful as possible from whatever role we are made to play in our lives. The great thing is that we all need one another. There has to be the entrepreneur that builds new ideas and leads the charge and but we also need the hard work and expertise of the employee to get the work done. We all play our roles and the sooner we learn where we belong, the sooner we can be successful in our endeavors.

8 Differences Between Entrepreneurs and Employees

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50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind

There are times that we just need to reflect on who we are and what we have become. We live in a fast paced society and often we don't take the proper time to slow down and really support our well being. This is one way that we can really take the time to see who we are and reflect on ourselves. I challenge you (I am doing this too) to take 10 mins a day for the next 50 days and answer the next question on this list. I will be posting the questions everyday and a pic of my notebook. Feel free to comment on my post and keep the dialog going. You don't need to share your answers, unless you want to, but share your reactions to the questions. Let's get ready for a life changing next 50 days...oh and we start NOW!!!

50 Questions That Will Free Your Mind

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How to Detox Each Organ To Never Be Sick or Tired Again

We all build up toxins in our bodies and many of us never take the time eliminate those. I make sure that I do a bi annual full body detox. I currently just finished my annual 21 day cleanse combined with a 2 week full body detox. It is how I start off every year. I feel great and am looking forward to keeping my system running as effienciently as possible, since I have a huge racing season ahead of me. So check out this article and make yourself feel so much better.

How to Detox Each Organ to Never Be Sick or Tired Again

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10 WAYS TO TRAIN LIKE A PRO

We often think that athletes are always killing themselves to get the results that they do. They definately push themselves hard when they train, but they also train smarter than most people. They get adequate rest, they avoid foods that cause them issues, and they have a training program specially designed to get the maximum performance in their chosen discipline. So if you really want to train like a pro it's not about pushing yourself until you puke, it's about training as smart as possible. So check out these tips and get to that next level.

10 Ways to Train Like a Pro

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7 Tips to Build a Business While Working a Day Job

There are very few of us that are given a lump sum of money or receive an inheritance to start our business. So most of us will have to work while we start our businesses. I am in that same place. I work as a group fitness coordinator/instructor, write for Vegan Health and Fitness magazine, and I own retreat center in Costa Rica. Not to mention I am a competitive OCR and Endurance athlete. It can be done, it has been done before, but it isn't easy. So check out this article and get ready to make your dreams happen.

7 Tips to Build a Business While Working a Day Job

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Top 10 Ways to Trick Your Brain Into Doing What You Want

We all have the choice to make our lives what we want. Often we just need to get out of our own way to make it happen. So if you are struggling with accomplishing your goals maybe you need some of these brain hacks to get you to the place where you can make your dreams come true. Check out this article and make it happen.

Top 10 Ways to Trick Your Brain Into Doing What You Want

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Easy Tips to Help You Ditch Dairy

There are so many issues that we can have from drinking dairy milk. I know both myself and my son have a milk allergy and break out in a rash and have stomach issues from eating dairy products. Then there are people that are lactose intolerant which is a different issue that a dairy allergy. It has been proven that there is a much healthier alternative than your traditional dairy. We have been bombarded for years and told that milk does a body good. Now there are reports that suggest that not only does milk not do a body good but it also leaches your bones of the calcium that we thought it provided. So instead of milk preventing osteoporosis, it may be causing it. So here are some great ways to get off the dairy bandwagon and become more healthy. Check it out.

Easy Tips to Help You Ditch Dairy

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The Unconventional Bodyweight Workout for Your Shoulders

There are so many people that I know that suffer from shoulder issues. Whether it is a shoulder strain or a rotator cuff issue, there are ways to make sure that your shoulders are as strong as possible. Before you do some of these intense exercises for your shoulders make sure that you are taking time to do some resistance training and really build up the flexibility and mobility in your shoulders or there is a possibility that you could end up with a shoulder injury. One of the reasons why I love doing yoga is because it helps me with my shoulder health. So check out this article and build those shoulders into boulders.

The Unconventional Bodyweight Workout for Your Shoulders

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Making Your First Million Is Easy -- If You Follow These 5 Steps

There are lots of articles like this. If you like me you are saying, I have tried everything and this shit doesn't work. You are right, there are no easy steps to becoming successful and becoming a millionaire. If all you are looking for is a quick fix even the powerball won't do it. However, the truth is this. It takes commitment and hard work. You need to be committed to working whatever plan you have be successful. This is the only way that it will work. All the habits and steps are only a way to move this burning desire and passion forward and set you up for the most successful position you can be in. You have to be there to take those final step and make it happen. So the steps and habits are important, but it is the work and the effort that you put in that will really determine your success or failure in any task. Use this for what it is a means to set you up for success and nothing more.

Making Your First Million Is Easy - If You Follow These Steps

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20 Wellness Books Worth Reading In 2016

Everyone knows I love to read and I have gotten most of my knowledge from self study and reading hundreds of books on various subjects. This list has me excited to see what is in store for this next year. Some of the amazing ideas that are being presented in the wellness community are sure to help us live better and better lives. So check out this list and get ready to get educated.

20 Wellness Books Worth Reading in 2016

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8 Essential Strength Exercises for Runners

If any one has proved that strength training can be useful in sports it is Tiger Woods. In a game that is seemingly lacking in the strength, he has proven that a good strength training program can enhance any type of sport. The same thing is the case in running. Often runners think that the only thing that they need to do is to get out and run more. Then they will be better and better athletes. Of course, you do need to get out there and run, but if you can continue to build those supporting muscles through strength based training and yoga, then you can be a more complete athlete and be more resistant to injury. So check out these exercises and get ready to run even better.

8 Essential Strength Exercises for Runners

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The Start to My Week...Amazing

Just to share this with everyone....I have had an amazing week. Over the weekend there was talk about the possibility of running in different locations around the world and writing articles about it. I came up with the idea of possibly turning that into more than just article writing (stay tuned for more details). My article came out in #VeganHealth&FitnessMagazine and has made it all the way to #JoeDeSena, the founder of #SpartanRace and #DeathRace. I also am now a brand ambassador for #CEPCompression...life is always amazing and it all started from a few simple conversations, never underestimate the power of getting your ideas out there.

4 Daily Habits That Lead To Success

I know that I have been posting lots of articles about this topic lately. There is a reason for it. The habits that you keep are the most important determining factor in your success or your demise. It is the little things that often seem inconsequential that add up to become the life changing factors in your life. If you want to have success in any area of your life you need to take a hard look at these 4 habits and start to integrate them into your daily routine. So check it out and get ready to have more than you ever have before.

4 Daily Habits that Lead to Success

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No food is healthy. Not even kale.

Here is a great article that will make you think about what you are eating. We have this idea that what we eat is completely healthy, just because it has a healthy label on it. Often the labels and even food that we are getting locally sourced are not as healthy as we think. We really need to be educated about what we are putting in our body. With that being said I don't believe you need to jump off the deep end. If you are making sure that you are eating as nutritious as possible and eating what works well in your body, you are doing better than 90% of the people in America. We need to have goals and my goal is to be as healthy as possible and be able to compete as long as possible. So find out what works for you, take a deeper look, and enjoy the life that you lead.

No Food is Healthy. Not Even Kale.

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SANDBAG TRAINING

One of the first training tools that I used when I started training was a good ole sandbag. Matter of fact I still have that sandbag and still use it. a 50lb bag of sand from Home Depot, two contractors garbage bags, and a ton of duct tape and you have a tool that you can lift, smash, and throw. It is still one of my favorite tools to use. It has instability built in and is constantly shifting. It allows you to not only work your large muscle groups but also your small muscles and stabilizers. In this article you will find a ton of great exercises you can do with this great training tool. There are all kinds of sandbags that you can buy, some with handles, some without. Or you can make one yourself like I did for less than $20. Whatever you do go get in some great work.

Sandbag Training

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24 Invaluable Skills To Learn For Free Online This Year

We live in an age where information is everywhere and easy to obtain. Not only can we get as much information as our mind can contain, we can often find it for free. 75% of what I have learned in my life has been through self study rather than traditional education. I personally believe that there is huge benefit to doing this. Even though it doesn't translate into a degree or more money to get hired by a company. It is invaluable. The reason is, I believe, when you take the time to self study you will only start learning about the things that you are really passionate about and therefore learn much more deeply into that area. Often when we learn things in a traditional setting, we don't care at all about what we are learning so we forget it shortly after we learn it or don't take it seriously at all. We learn to complete a test or finish a report. In the game of life, when we self study and grow we are learning to develop a skill that will help us in life. This means that we take it seriously and can perform it better because it has become a skill set, no it just something we learned in school. So check out some of these things that could be helpful for you in the next year and find all the links to do them for free. Take time to expand your mind and it will get you much further in the long run.

24 Invaluable Skills to Learn for Free Online This Year

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8 Top Vegan Foods Packed with Protein

As soon as someone finds out that I am vegan and I am an athlete, the first question they ask is, how do you get your protein? We are so uneducated about the sources of protein out there and so overwhelmed by the idea that you need meat and large quantities of protein to be healthy or build muscle. There have been lots of misinformation out there about plant protein not being a complete protein. However, some of the best athletes in the world eat a plant based diet and many of the former proponents for meat consumption are favoring a plant based approach now. Most notably Arnold Schwarzenegger. There is all kinds of information out there that shows how healthy a plant based diet can be. The great thing is that plant based means exactly that, you don't need to completely swear off meat and become completely vegan. You can adopt a better more plant based diet limiting the dependency on meat, animal products, and processed foods. So check out this article and find out what I am eating to keep fueled for my endurance races and why I keep getting better and bettter.

8 Top Vegan Foods Packed with Protein

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6 MOVES FOR STRONGER KNEES

One of the biggest complaints that I hear in my fitness classes is that people have knee issues. This can be from a variety of different issues from lack of movement to injury and even prior surgery. The things that always amazes me is that people think that because they have "bad knees" that they can no longer workout. It used to be that once a athlete torn their MCL or ACL they were finished. It was a career ending injury. However, we now see that those people are having surgery and often coming back to perform better than ever. Yes, surgical procedures have gotten so much better, but also training and rehabilitation has gotten better. So all those people that say they have "bad knees" need to know that they don't have to have "bad knees." If they train smart, build up the strength in their legs, keep moving, and possibly lose some weight they can be pain free. The problem is that this all takes work. You need to take the time to get stronger and most times that is a painful process. Here are some exercises that will help you to build that strength.

6 Moves for Stronger Knees

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50 Ways You Can Tell You’re An Entrepreneur

There is so much more to being an entrepreneur than just owning a business or creating a product. It is a lifestyle and a mindset. Entrepreneurs are a special breed of people that really make the work go round. If it weren't for entrepreneurs we wouldn't have many of the amazing things that we have and technology would not continue to advance. So check out this article and see if you have the qualities of an entrepreneur.

50 Ways You Can Tell You're An Entrepreneur

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Paleo Vegan Menu Week 3

This last week has been great. My diet has been on point and I have lost almost 5lbs. I did begin to add some vegan bulletproof coffee to my morning routine to help my body find ketosis. I am excited to enjoy this last official week of cleanse. The food has been excellant and I am positive that I will continue to eat this way as much as possible to help my endurance for my athletic endeavors. Here is the menu for week 3:

Monday
-Breakfast: Shakeology
-Snack: Eziekel Bread w/ Almond Butter
-Lunch: Sorrel Soup
-Snack: Spicy Peanut or Pumpkin Dip
-Dinner: Avocado & Tempeh Towers

Tuesday
-Breakfast: Shakeology
-Snack: Eziekel Bread w/ Almond Butter
-Lunch: Arugula w/ Grapefruit
-Snack: Spicy Peanut or Pumpkin Dip
-Dinner: Black Beans w/ Red Chard

Wednesday
-Breakfast: Shakeology
-Snack: Eziekel Bread w/ Almond Butter
-Lunch: Swiss Chard, Red Pepper, Cucumber Salad
-Snack: Spicy Peanut or Pumpkin Dip
-Dinner: Onion & Green Pepper Curry

Thursday
-Breakfast: Shakeology
-Snack: Eziekel Bread w/ Almond Butter
-Lunch: Watercress, Fennel, & Apple Salad
-Snack: Spicy Peanut or Pumpkin Dip
-Dinner: Oyster Mushroom & Baby Bok Choy

Friday
-Breakfast: Shakeology
-Snack: Eziekel Bread w/ Almond Butter
-Lunch: Swiss Chard, Red Pepper, Cucumber Salad
-Snack: Spicy Peanut or Pumpkin Dip
-Dinner: Onion & Green Pepper Curry

Saturday
-Breakfast: Shakeology
-Snack: Eziekel Bread w/ Almond Butter
-Lunch: Arugula w/ Grapefruit
-Snack: Spicy Peanut or Pumpkin Dip
-Dinner: Black Beans w/ Red Chard

Sunday
-Breakfast: Shakeology
-Snack: Eziekel Bread w/ Almond Butter
-Lunch: Sorrel Soup
-Snack: Spicy Peanut or Pumpkin Dip
-Dinner: Avocado & Tempeh Towers

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27 Simple Habits to Give Up If You Want to Succeed

If you want success in anything in life you have to focus on it. That means that there are things that you will have to give up to truly make your dreams and desire come true. For example, If you want to date someone you can't give them your number and then never talk to them. They will eventually find someone that seems more interested and move on. It is the same with your dreams, if you don't focus on them and reach out and get them you will never achieve them. So check out this list and see what you need to give up or limit to make those dreams come true.

27 Simple Habits to Give Up If You Want to Succeed

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7 of the Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies and What Can be Done About Them

We live in a country that has moved to prepackaged processed foods and fast food that is devoid of any real nutrition. We have food on the shelf that is fortified with nutrients only because through the processing of that food it has been stripped of all it's natural nutrients. This is the real reason why our have tons of nutrient deficiencies in the American diet. This is why we need to supplement. Our food supply has been stripped of the real things that keep us healthy in an attempt to last longer, be more plentiful, and have a better shelf life. So we have a choice we can either supplement with other drugs to make up for the things that we are missing. Or we could move to a diet that gives us the nutrients that we need and helps out engine burn at maximum efficiency. Check out this article to find out more.

7 of the Most Common Nutrient Deficiencies and What Can be Done About Them

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5 Workout Moves You Can Do on the Treadmill

I am not a big fan of the treadmill myself I would rather get outdoors and feel all of nature around me. However, I see people all day long, day after day, running on the treadmill. The sad thing is that I see little results in what they are doing. They think that if they just run a few miles for an hour a day that it will completely change their body, but it doesn't. We all need more than that. As a group fitness instructor, I would encourage you to add some classes to the mix, so that you are challenging other motions with your body and add some fun to your workout. But if you insist on using the treadmill, here are some great additions to just running on the treadmill that you can do to get a more complete workout. Check it out.

5 Workout Moves You Can Do on the Treadmill

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How to Determine If There's a Market for Your Business Idea

This is one of the trickiest things to determine in business. The problem is that no matter how much you love your business idea, if no one is willing to pay for it you will never make any money. You must either find the market that will pay for your business or you must have a product that is innovative enough to create it's own market.Before the Internet was an idea, there was no market for it at all. However, since it is a world changing product it has become a staple of life as we know it. So you need to take the time to see if your business idea can even be marketed to other people. Here is how...

How to Determine If There is a Market for Your Business Idea

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How to Train Strength and Conditioning for MMA

I fought professional MMA from 2001 to 2014 and during that time I trained with coach Kevin Kearns and received my Master MMA Conditioning Coach certification. MMA Conditioning is one of the toughest training modules because it incorporates so many different disciplines. You need endurance, strength, and functionality. Then you also have to be training technique and fighting skills. The difficult part is making sure that you are increasing your gas in your tank without destroying your body and leaving yourself open for injury. There is a fine line between training smart and over training. So you must be smart continue to build and stay injury free while doing it. This article is a guide to training the best way possible and getting the strength and conditioning you need to be successful.

How to Train Strength and Conditioning for MMA

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The Pros and Cons of Working from Home on the Internet

I remember the day that we all thought that working from home was a scam. At the time, many of those jobs were scams. However, in this day and age there are tons of jobs that are work from home that are completely legitimate. Many businesses found that they can lower their cost of call centers by having many of their departments work from home. All they needed was to supply a network and a computer program for their employees to use. My ex-wife worked from home for many years as a customer service representative with Avon. There are also many other jobs that you can do from home. Even though you can dress however you like there are many restrictions to break times and there can be many distractions that will prevent you from doing the best job that you can do. So weigh the pros and cons before you decided to embark on this adventure.

The Pros and Cons of Working from Home on the Internet

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