How to Handle Toxic, Negative People

Posted by Fit For Jesus! on July 2, 2009

Discovering and removing the negative influences in our life will help us more than we realize.  Studies show that our own thoughts, attitudes and behaviors are a reflection of the people we spend the most time with.

All too often, we are faced with negative people and influences that surround us and affect us as a person, in all areas of our life.  “Toxic” people are like vampires . They suck the life and energy right out of you.  Toxic people are ultimately the people who cause you the most negative stress in your life. They are the people that make you feel unhappy, or spoil your mood purposely every chance they get.

Toxic people can be a challenge to be around. They will bring you down and drain your energy, and all too often, they will WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

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Health, Fitness, and Reward in Heaven

Posted by Fit For Jesus! on June 11, 2009

At first, you may feel selfish.  I know I did.

When I first thought about the concept of becoming Fit For Jesus, getting healthy and more fit originated out of love and gratitude for His great sacrificial gift.  After all, God sent His own Son to die and literally be the punishment for our sins, so that we would not spend eternity separated from Him.  Once we realize the awesomeness and depth of God’s love, it compels us to do SOMETHING in return, right?

So, originally, becoming fit for Jesus was an act of thankfulness.  In addition, once we have received salvation through Jesus Christ, His Holy Spirit resides in us, gently guiding us and teaching us, conforming us into His image.  The motive expanded from thankfulness to an act of honoring the Holy Spirit and taking care of His temple.  Either way, both of those motivators and reasons aren’t selfish and they give the glory and honor to God… but then a new motivation clicked inside my head as I listened to a sermon at church not too long ago.

I’ll need you to bear with me on this, while I explain the background. WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

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Motivation for Fat Loss

Posted by Fit For Jesus! on May 13, 2009

Get ready to think.  A lot.  By the end, you’ll understand the reason why.

In the 14 years that I have been a fitness professional and helped people lose weight, a lot has changed.  The methods used today to help people drop bodyfat are based on a lot more knowledge, research, and real-world experience.  In fact, dropping body fat really has never been easier.

Immeasurably better exercise programming, strong awareness of the need for recovery, greatly improved nutrition research:  it all adds up to a system that helps people lose weight faster than ever.

So, if that’s the case:  why are so many people failing when they try and lose weight?

The brutally honest answer is a lack of consistency.  Because think about it:  consistently following a system that has been proven over and over again to cause weight loss… is GOING to cause weight loss!

So, next question:  if consistency is the issue, why aren’t people consistent?

Admittedly, it takes work to lose weight.  You’ll need to work hard.  You’ll need to choose quality food.  You’ll need to rest properly.  You’ll even be a little hungry, sometimes, no matter what the latest diet book or guru says.

But…(the next logical question):  why is it that some people can maintain consistency and successfully lose weight, while others seem unable to do so?

For nearly everyone, the answer is… WAIT! There is more to read… read on »

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