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Its all about getting habits right and repeating them!
Here is some wisdom on that near and dear topic from our friend Leo over at Zen Habits.
Not to be missed
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Living with kids

As a dad I found this hit home in many ways and wanted to share it. It doesn't really fit any of my categories so I apologize for that.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy it as I did...
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Personal Trainer?

Getting on a excercise plan is all about motivation. There are tons of resources online (like this one!) and there are lots of ways to learn about what program is right for you.

Weights, running, swimming, or even all of the above.

But it often really helps to have another ~person~ involved. This article looks at some of the reasons for that person to be a personal trainer. Check it out if you think "maybe" to that idea.
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The Reaility of Excercise

The reality of exercise and getting in shape is simply different than what we all wish.

In reality it is a start again stop again process. That is just life. This post from the fantastic Zen Habits helps address that issue.

Don't ever feel guilty that you stopped. Whether you are using Habitizer or not.

The trick is to KEEP restarting.

Read the post, get inspired.

Its about the habit, and keeping at it!


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Heathly Habits are the Key to a Long Life

Well its a new year and traditionally a time to get started on healthy new habits.

This year will be different though, not just intentions but changes.

You know that healthy repeated habits are the secret to long life, right?

If you don't believe me, maybe this will help and give you some ideas for healthy habits that are very simple but can add up to a healthier, happier life.

Happy New Years to ALL!
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Meditiation Practice

I have always been fascinated by Meditation and have read about it, tried it, and really ~want~ the habit though I havent really acquired it yet.

This handy guide goes through some of the basics and makes some of the compelling health arguments I have read before.

Worth a look.
So am I ready to commit to a 20 minute a day meditation session. I really want to. Okay, habit number 4 to work on here I come!


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Calorie Counter

A big part of any weight loss or gain program is counting calories and understanding how much you really need to eat.

This site provides some excellent tools to help you both understand and start tracking (but don't forget to use habitizer!) what you are eating.


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Reminders are good as coaches?

I am not sure I totally believe this but I think its right in principle. Basically, a Standford study claims that having a reminder (in this case the phone) is just as effective in continuing exercise habits as having a personal trainer.

I know reminders certainly help as we get started on new habits and thats what this site is all about!

Go forth and stick to it!


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Power Questions to Stop Bad Habits

Much of healthy living is about stopping bad habits, not just starting good ones.

This article outlines some key questions to ask yourself to maximize your chance to change that bad habit. It also explains why some techniques are bound to fail so you can avoid those pitfalls.

Personally the hardest bad habit I have had to work on is grinding my teeth. Its so insidious because it happens unconsciously precisely when I am NOT thinking about it...
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Getting into the excercise habit

The trick to any habit is the first dozen times you do it. The first 2-3 are easy, next 10 are hard. Then it gets much, much easier.

With that in mind this article provides some good reasoning to support starting off with a DAILY habit to get excercising. That is probably the best way and accelerates you over the hump when you are getting started!

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