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Life Lessons That Running Teaches You!

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  1. It’s all mental. Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re absolutely correct!  Only you can determine what you are capable of.   2. Consistency is key. Consistency creates habit and as for anything in life you really want, you must not give up pursuing it.   3. Anything worth winning is worth working hard for.   If you’re a gamer then you’ll know that just like Assassin’s Creed or Far Cry, the toughest time comes right before a big reward or achievement. Don’t give up! You’ll be so proud of yourself in the long-run.   4. Sometimes you just have to fake it ‘til you make it! Rappers do it all the time! When I first hit the road to running, it was a very awkward feeling and I was convinced everyone knew I was ‘faking’ until I kept at it and kept envisioning myself as a ‘runner’. One foot in front of the other.   5. We all “have the time”, we just think we don’t! You mean to tell me that out of 24 hours each day, you can’t muster u...

11 Secrets For Exercise Success.

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If you ever look at some people who always manage to stay in shape and wonder what's so special about them, now, you may not have to. Just as there are proven "secrets" to the rich, famous and any other class in between on how they got there, there are also secrets of the slim and svelte. Follow me: Secret #1:   Having a clear and realistic image of your own ideal body in your mind (and not Giselle Bunchden's!)  Reason it works: No one is 100% identical to another so to get a good, sound image of your own frame structure, height, and problem areas will leave you feeling more motivated rather than envious of Brazilian beach beauties.  Your Method: Specifically decide what your ultimate goal is - to add more muscle mass, tone up certain areas or lose 20lbs - then imagine what you will look like at the end of your journey. If you can, conjure up this ideal image in your head when you're working out, feeling lazy and about to ignore your workout, or feeling a ...