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First Class Karma

Published on February 21, 2011 in General. 3 Comments

So I’m coming back from Atlanta where I spent 3 days at NSA’s UNconference (which was UNbelievable!) It’s time to board the plane and I walk to my window seat, unpack my stuff and sit down. A few minutes later a man sits next to me in the middle seat. We start chatting and he mentions that his wife is seated a few rows ahead.

I asked him if he’d like me to move so he can sit with his wife during the flight. He then mentions that although he’d love it, he didn’t want to ask because his wife had a middle seat as opposed to a window seat like I had. I mean, really, what’s the big deal, right?

So I told him it was no problem, quickly gathered my things and found my new center row seat where I was now sitting in between two very nice women.

About 5 minutes later, a different man approaches me and asks if I wouldn’t mind switching seats with him. Changing seats twice in 10 minutes, this is getting weird!

He quickly explains that in this new row where I am, I’m now sitting next to his wife who he’d like to sit with and oh yeah, he’d give me his first class seat so he can sit with her. So, how long do you think it took me to thank him, grab my stuff again and say yes!

Karma is amazing isn’t it? You never know how things are impacted when you’ve given something without truly expecting anything in return. My only intention was to find an easy solution so this couple could sit together and the reward (besides feeling good for doing something nice) was to be upgraded to first class by a completely different person just 5 minutes later!

So, here’s a question for you.

If you were man #1 (his wife was seated in the middle seat a few rows ahead): Would you have asked me to switch seats so you could be with your partner, hoped I’d offer or not said anything at all?

If you were man #2 (first class seat guy with his wife somehow seated in coach-which is a mystery unto itself): Would you have given up your first class seat to sit with your spouse, simply traded seats with your spouse or, would you have sat in first class, enjoyed the flight and dealt with your partner later

If you were me: Would you have offered to switch seats so the couple could sit together, acknowledged that the seat assignment wasn’t good or…acted like you were sleeping?

There’s no right or wrong, no good or bad. Just know that karma is at work…always. Just want to get you thinking…

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Debi Silber The Mojo Coach
www.TheMojoCoach.com

Are We There Yet?

Published on February 17, 2011 in General. 0 Comments

A few weeks ago, I went to T. Harv Eker’s Millionaire Mind Intensive and it was intense! I highly recommend it if you want to take your business, finances and your life to the next level. This event is held all over the country so I’m sure there’s one not far from you. Click here for an easy way to learn more; it’s my gift to you.

Today, I’m headed to Atlanta for a speaker’s conference where I hope to learn how to get my message out in an even bigger and better way. I’m also looking forward to meeting great new people which seems to happen every time I step out of my comfort zone and head out to experience something new. When was the last time you broadened your world, did something different and met someone interesting? That’s how growth happens and you’d be amazed how exciting it can be, try it!

On another note my fellow freezing friends, how are you handling the winter? I know it’s so tempting to hide under those extra layers of clothing, eat warm comfort foods and hunker down until the snow melts. Speaking of snow, here are my boys Dylan and Cole relaxing in their home made igloo they made in my backyard:

Just keep in mind, the snow will melt, the temperature will rise, flowers, grass and trees will bud and bloom and you’ll soon pack away your warm, wooly clothing. Instead of the frustration and anger many feel when they realize what they’ve done to themselves in the way of extra eating and not enough activity, here’s your reminder to preplan now!

It’s already mid-February which means Spring is a little more than one month away. In one month, you can:

· Create an exercise plan you like that brings results

· Eat less processed, high fat, high calorie food in exchange for healthy, filling, real food

· Drink more water and less soda/juice/high calorie coffee concoctions/alcohol

· Find a healthier way to reduce your stress (maybe try yoga, journaling, meditation or exercise instead of overeating, drinking, shopping, etc.)

· Make plans with friends who make you laugh and spend less time with those who drain and deplete you

· Try something new that brings you out of your comfort zone. Remember if you keep doing what you always do, you’ll keep getting what you’ve always gotten! (I think Jim Rohn said that first and I love that quote)

· Get support. If you need my help, visit www.TheMojoCoach.com to see which coaching program is right for you or at least read a few of my articles or invest in one of my books to give you some new ideas.

As my kids would say, “Are we there yet?” We’ll be welcoming the Spring soon enough and when we get there, will you be ready? Just as I’m always encouraging you to preplan your meals and snacks, here’s my 2 cents about preplanning your healthy living strategies right now so you can happily welcome the Spring when it finally arrives!

Until next time!

Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach

www.TheMojoCoach.com

How to Eat Healthy During Your Workday

Published on February 2, 2011 in General. 1 Comment

Leaving the office to grab a bite for lunch or dinner? Here are just a few tips to encourage light and lean restaurant eating.

· Order an appetizer (as long as it’s a healthy one) with a salad or two healthy appetizers instead of a high fat/calorie entrée.

· Start with a clear-based soup or salad versus a cream based soup.

· Ask that the bread basked not be put down on the table. If that’s not an option, make a rule about how much you’ll have before you go and stick to it!

· At a buffet or salad bar, load up on the vegetables and watch out for high fat toppings and mixtures.

· Portion off half of the entrée and share it or pack it up for another meal.

· Use the opportunity to enjoy what the restaurant is known for; enjoying a small portion of those foods, which are unique, interesting and symbolic of that restaurant while avoiding ordinary foods that you can have anywhere.

· Substitute fruit, salad or steamed vegetables in place of high fat side dishes

· Use condiments such as ketchup, mustard, vinegar, lemon and salsa versus butter, sour cream, cheese or creamy sauces

· Ask for foods “dry” or with sauces on the side.

· Use the “fork trick” for your salad. Instead of piercing the salad then dipping it into dressing, do the reverse. Dip the fork in the dressing first…then pierce the salad. You’ll still get the flavor you love without using nearly as much as if you did it the usual way.

Here are a few behavioral strategies you can try:

· With food still left on your plate, casually add some salt, pepper or other seasoning that would make the entrée less appealing to you.

· Put your napkin on the plate indicating (even if it’s only to yourself) that you’ve finished.

· Say something like “Wow that was great, I’m stuffed.” Making a public declaration may make you think twice about digging back in once again.

· Push your plate out of reach.

· Put the opposite ends of your utensils onto the plate. Now they’re unpleasant to pick up.

· Pay attention to things like the flavor, texture and aroma the food was designed to give. Being more mindful of your surroundings will help you feel more satisfied with less food.

· When drinking alcohol, pre plan the amount you’ll have and stick to it. Remember, if you “fail to plan, then plan to fail.”

· Slow down. Put your fork down between bites, drink plenty of water to pace yourself and enjoy heaping conversations versus heaping portions of food.

An even healthier option may be to brown bag some healthy foods to keep you fueled and filled throughout the day. If that’s your choice, start with a healthy breakfast (or take it with you) and have some healthy snacks available for when hunger strikes. Keep single serving portions of fruit, nuts, low-fat cheese, low-sugar/whole grain bars, etc. and of course, drink plenty of water throughout the day. Our thirst mechanisms are often off signaling hunger when we’re in fact, thirsty.

Restaurant ordering as well as healthy snacking doesn’t have to be a daunting and confusing task. It can be simple, delicious and enjoyable with a few new ideas and some smart choices.

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Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach
www.TheMojoCoach.com