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FITNESS TIP OF THE DAY I had an awesome weekend with my amazing family!  We had our family and friends over for a big celebration in honor of our oldest son's high school graduation.  After an eventful weekend with lots of good food and fun it's now time to pay the piper.  I love Monday's!  It's a new beginning to a wonderful week.  I cherish being able to start fresh with setting my fitness goals.  To start the week off right exercise first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and eat a small meal consisting of lean protein, complex carbs & veggies along with drinking a lot of purified water throughout the day. This is an excellent way to jump start your metabolism and burn away the extra calories from a festive weekend.  Happy training! :)

LOVE WHO YOU ARE People are drawn to positive people. Being happy and looking your best is not only attractive but also inspires others to do the same. When you walk with your head & chest held high with a smile on your face you will naturally have a higher self-esteem. Your body languages also express how you feel about you. When you walk with confidence you will be admired from afar and by those you hold close to your heart. Love all that you are with all of your heart… After all, you were created to have a life filled with love, joy & abundance.  The larger part of you is spiritual, it's a power being within of pure positive energy and light.  When you love yourself fully you will connect with your higher-self, you will be able to shift your way of thinking from doubt to that of accomplishment and success.  Give yourself the gift of love.  Love everything about you.  Your body, your personality, your family, your home, your hobbies and your...

How to Think Positively Even When Life Isn't Going Your Way Did you know that it's easier to think negative thoughts than it is to think positive thoughts? That’s because the mind is always in survival mode.  And did you know that you are not your brain?  It is only a part of your body.  That is why you need to learn to master your mind to be able to master you life.   Taking note of negative situations signifies to the brain danger signs which validates the brain’s natural defense mechanism of survival.  Habitual negative thoughts of feelings soon become your belief which then becomes your dominate vibration. Let go of negativity , it does not serve you!  Being constantly negative only brings to you more to be negative about.  What you think about you literally bring about.   You can't even get out of bed without a perceived thought of doing so first.  Instead ...

HOW TO ACHIEVE WEIGHT LOSS SUCCESS "The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather in a lack of will."   ~ Vincent T. Lombardi Portion control is essential to master for a health and wellness. I’m often asked what to eat to lose weight and build muscle, my answer is always the same, to eat a small balanced meal every three hours to jump start the metabolism and balance blood sugar levels. Eating a small meal is just that – eating smaller portions.  

Change Your Life with the Power of your Mind Did you know that it's easier to think negative thoughts than to think positive thoughts ? That is because the mind is always in protection mode. Seeing the negative shows danger signs which edifies the brain’s natural defense mechanism brought about by scared thoughts, which then leads’ to becoming your belief.  Let go of negativity instead focus on achievement and success. To become optimistic you must learn to love yourself fully and trust in God's ability to assist you as you choose to allow all good to come to you by following your heart.  Allow negativity to flow through you, not become stuck in you. Take your ideas of that which you want and write them down, then read your "future" daily with faith in your heart that all things are indeed attainable.  Ponder on what you want when you are in happy and at peace, this will enable you to connect with your high-self which will open the way to communic...

EMBRACE YOUR LIFE & DREAMS "Cherish your visions and you dreams, as they are the children of your soul; the blueprints of your ultimate achievements." ~Napoleon Hill There is always light shining brightly before you along your journey of life guiding you each step of the way to become the magnificent being you were designed to be.  Each of us has pure positive energy and light within, it's only through our negative, shameful thoughts, feelings and actions that the glorious light dims to but a flicker causing us to wander astray loosing site of beautiful path before us. You must believe in you in order to improve your quality of life and level of happiness.  Life was meant to be filled with joy and love, not pain, bitterness and suffering.  Your perception of what is either makes or breaks you. How do you feel most often?  Are you optimistic or pessimistic?  And do you really know what you...

TARGETING EXCELLENCE Targeting Excellence JOIN TONIGHT'S CALL! Join tonight's call Targeting Excellence with John Ramsey, I will be his guest this week, May 1st.  We will be discussing how to create the life of your dreams with the power of your mind by learning how to balance the body, mind and spirit. The call STARTS at 6pm PST / 9pm EST Just dial in a few minutes before the call: 213-226-0400 -- Code-692654

MY NEW BOOK WILL RELEASE THIS FALL! I'm thrilled to announce that my new book Ridiculously Happy! The Secret to Manifesting the Life & Body of Your Dreams will release this summer! I'll be finished with my manuscript by tomorrow, and then it's off my amazing editor... Hallelujah!  Dream Big Dreams!  Dreams really do come true! ~Carol Whitaker Lifestyle Fitness Coach & Consultant

8 TIPS TO LIVING A FIT LIFESTYLE  Beginning a fitness endeavor may seem daunting at first, there's so much to learn and a lot of effort is required to reach success.  It doesn't have to be overwhelming, it simply takes committing to living healthier each new day.  Living a healthier, happier life is the result of putting YOU FIRST in your life.  How can you fully care for your loved ones if you constantly put yourself on the back burner?  By ignoring you you’ll find that your soul’s desire for self-love & affection will become emotional  hunger which will spark cravings fort junk food, aka "comfort foods" to fulfill your emotional needs that have not been met by YOU! And in the end the foods you turned to are not comforting at all… eating foods high in fat, sugar & sodium ultimately ends in sadness, weight gain & frustrations.

LOW FAT COOKING TIPS & RECIPES Low fat cooking is easy and delicious.  I can make any recipe healthier with less fat.  My simple changes add nutrition, have fewer calories, have more fiber & are very tasty.  Below are a few of my favorite healthy recipe tips that I live my LivFit Lifestyle by… Note, if you eat saturated or trans fats you will get fat.  That also goes for sugar, even though it’s fat free, don’t let labels stating “fat free” fool you.  Sugar is the nonfat high body fat producing foods that you need to stay away from if you want to be lean, fit and healthy.

TOP SUPPLEMENTS FOR A RIPPED PHYSIQUE Attaining a great body that’s lean, strong and healthy is no easy task but is definitely achievable.   Most of us want to be healthier, happier and more confident.   Living a fit lifestyle is the key to achieving your dreams in all aspects of your life.   When you are in control of your mind and body you are in control of your life.   Living a fit lifestyle will not only improve your physique but your mind and spirit as well, enabling you to strive for bigger goals to create the life & body of your dreams. Having a ripped physique is a combination of genetics, good nutrition and regular strength training and cardio.   There is no question about it, if you want a fabulous body and good healths then you have to live it faithfully daily!   There are no easy short cuts; however, consuming a proper diet, exercising, getting enough sleep, and taking the proper bodybuilding supplements will assist your ...

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8 FAT BURNING FITNESS TIPS FOR WOMEN It’s that time of year again ~ swimsuit season is just around the corner.  To transform flabby under arms and a saggy behind lifting weights is a must.  You don’t need to go to a fancy gym to workout, you can create your own gym at home. All you need are an assortment of dumbbells, a bench, a mirror and a cd player to play music that will pump you up for a good solid workout. Here are 8 tips to assist you in reaching your fitness goals.  Learn to love strength training as you do your body will transform easier than doing it begrudgingly.  Be happy and think positive to ensure you’re mindset is in the right place to achieve success!  And most of all have fun!  Make working out fun and exciting, talk nicely to yourself and look forward to your workouts, your body will thank you for it by releasing fat store easier and build muscle sooner.

 How to Create Your Dreams with the  PO WER OF YOUR MIND Do you really want to change your life? Do you really want to be happier, healthier and more prosperous? If so, then I have good news for you... You can change your life simply by changing your thoughts, feelings and emotions.  It may sound too easy to be true, but it is. Think about your life so far, your life experiences now are a direct result of what your past thoughts were. Think about when you thought about most last week and see how it was created in your experience today. For instance, if you had feelings of feeling fat the you most likely craved unhealthy foods. 

TIPS TO RELEASE RESISTANCE TO MANIFEST YOUR DREAMS Releasing resistance is often easier said than done, so, how is it that we can release this resistance and finally make better progress?  It’s by paying attention to your feelings to allow that which you desire to come to you.  Learning to recognize the feeling of resistance is the first step.  By understanding that ill feelings towards a thought or experience is actually resistance to letting go you will be able to come to understand that you can let it go by focusing on the positive, and before long you will be relishing in the beautiful treasures that life is bringing to you.  You will shift to attracting amazing experiences you wish to attract, and they can manifest much more quickly and easily!

HEALTH BENEFITS OF DRINKING WATER Water is often overlooked as an intricate part of the fitness equation.  Too many people run around all day and forget to drink water.  Drinking at least 80 to 100 oz of water daily has many health benefits, not only does it keep your cell hydrated and your organs cleansed by removing toxins and waste but it also  curbs cravings and raises the metabolism, inducing weight loss.  Water hydrates the skin which will make you look younger and youthful.  When the body is well hydrated it has more energy and vitality as well.  

8 TIPS TO LIVING FIT Living a healthier, happier way of life is the result of making you a high priority.  How can you fully be the best you can be by constantly put yourself on the back burner?  By ignoring your desires you will find that your emotional hunger will increase for self-love, understanding and affection, which will ultimately lead to turning to junk food, aka "comfort foods" to fill your emotional needs that have not been met by you, and in the end the foods you turned to for comfort are not comforting at all.  Eating foods high in fat, sugar and sodium ultimately ends in sadness, weight gain and frustrations. By following my blog I'll teach you how to live the LivFit Lifestyle. You can regain control of your life & thoughts one day at a time.  You can achieve fitness success if you embrace these simple tips to living a fit.

"I CAN" ACHIEVE FITNESS SUCCESS!   YOU CAN ACHIEVE YOUR FITNESS GOALS & DREAMS You can achieve fitness success!  Anyone can, including YOU! Believe in your innate ability to being able to master your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.  When you believe in YOU fully, you have nowhere to go but up!   Let go of negative, limiting thoughts that life is unfair, hard, and that you're not good enough to have a fit, lean physique.  You were created to be a fit, lean, sexy machine!  It doesn't matter what your past has been.  You can take control of your life now by living in the present and having an attitude of thankfulness and appreciation.  You were not created to be over weight, sad, lethargic, depressed or unhappy... You were created to live life to the fullest  joyfully by embracing all that you are to enable you to achieve your goals and dreams now! 

FAT BURNING FOODS TO JUMP START YOUR METABOLISM "The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results." ~ Anthony Robbins Everyone I know hits a plateau every now and again, including me... Most everyone I know either fit, slim, overweight or feeling depressed needs a bit of a push to jump-start their fat-burning machine aka their metabolism. When I have a photo shoot coming up and I don't feel camera ready I have to get my body fat down fast! To reach my weight loss goals within two weeks, which is usually lowering my body fat 3 to 5% I have to mentally prepare my winning game plan first.

SEXY SIX PACK ABS BY SUMMER Who doesn’t want a noticeable six pack?  After all, we all have it, it’s just a matter of uncovering our beloved treasure.  Having a tight midsection is more than just sexy and attractive it’s a much healthier way to be.  When you are covered with a thick layer of fat around your midsection it will affect your health in several ways.  Diabetes II could be on the horizon, you could become insulin resistant, you will be sluggish and fatigued more, it interferes with sleeping patterns and you will be more apt to want to be more stationary rather than be active.