It’s always an honor to be recognized in your space and what fun is it if you can’t share it? So here it is…
I’m proud and honored to be ranked the #1 Weight Loss, Fitness, Wellness and Lifestyle Expert by Thumbtack.
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Debi Silber, “The Mojo Coach”
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Debi Silber, “The Mojo Coach”
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30 Day Mojo Challenge:
It’s January 1st and there’s no better time than right now to start the New Year off right. So here’s an incentive to get you going…
Want to win a complementary 30 minute coaching session with me personally? Here are the rules:
1.Do any activity that makes you sweat every day for the next 30 days
2.Drink 8 glasses of water each day
3.For many of us, the hardest of all…no white flour or sugar! (when looking at labels, if it says flour or sugar within the top 3 ingredients that means it’s heavily concentrated with flour or sugar so avoid it for the next 30 days)
4.Weigh and/or measure yourself today and again every Sunday morning (since we’re beginning on a Sunday) for the next 30 days. Record it somewhere and keep track of your progress for the next 30 days.
5.Stop back here www.TheMojoCoach.com/blog every day to let me know you accomplished all 3 challenges along with how you’re feeling, how it’s going for you and any changes you see taking place. If you want, record your starting weight/measurements and your progress too.
That’s it! At the end of the 30 day period, I’ll select one lucky winner who’s taken and completed the challenge. The winner receives a complementary 30 day coaching session! No worries to everyone else, I still have a great prize in store for everyone who’s participated. Details coming soon!
Although there are only a few rules, for many of us, these can be incredibly difficult! The good news however is that implementing any one of these rules can be transformational for your body, mind, image and even for your lifestyle.
So, are you in?
Here’s to your next 30 days and I look forward to helping you get your mojo back!
Debi Silber, “The Mojo Coach”
www.TheMojoCoach.com
I’ve found that many people have the best of intentions when it comes to exercise but it’s one of the easiest ideas that we dismiss.
One reason why people often fall off track is because they feel guilty giving themselves any type of self care. They’ll only take care of themselves once everyone else is cared for and by that time they’ve lost their motivation because they’re exhausted, frustrated or at their wits end. Time for exercise easily gets replaced with extra chores or obligations which manage to be squeezed into our overly extended schedule.
Another reason why exercise isn’t part of a routine is because it’s done sporadically. Benefits aren’t felt or seen so motivation drops quickly.
Many people just haven’t found a routine that works for them. They either go for the “all or nothing,” join a club that’s inconvenient or begin a routine they don’t enjoy. Finding it too difficult to stay with, enjoy or get to is an easy reason to give up.
One thing I always suggest is to write exercise into your book/planner as an appointment. Just as you’d respect an appointment, writing it down as one ensures you’ll take the time because you’ve allowed for it and made it a priority.
I also suggest working out in the morning if possible. You typically have more control over your time and exercise will be less likely to be bounced off the list as other necessary tasks creep up throughout the day.
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Are you looking to join a fitness club, class or facility?
To find a program that works, you may want to ask yourself; what are you looking to accomplish when working out? Is it important that it’s a social experience, does it motivate you to work out with other people; is camaraderie/support something you look for?
At a club, what’s the feeling you get. Does it feel warm and welcoming or cold and stuffy? Are there babysitting services if need be and are the hours workable for you?
The gym environment and workout session needs to be as individual as the person working out. Some people enjoy choreographed aerobic/dance or step type of classes while the thought of memorizing a routine may terrify another person. For those people, getting on a bike or treadmill next to someone else provides the right balance of sweat and social interaction.
A gym can offer a variety of classes, camaraderie, babysitting and other services. You may find an instructor or trainer who’s particularly motivating or just may enjoy the feeling of working out with like minded people. The key with joining a gym is that the price of membership is only worth it when it’s used, not simply purchased.
How can you find out if a gym is right for you before you buy an expensive membership? It’s based on your “fitness personality” and it’s a topic I cover in the fitness section of my book: The Lifestyle Fitness Program: A Six Part Plan So Every Mom Can Look, Feel and Live Her Best (recommended by Jack Canfield, Parenting Magazine, and more!)
Have you read it yet? Get it here: http://www.themojocoach.com/book_product.php
Enjoy the day!
Debi Silber, The Mojo Coach
www.TheMojoCoach.com
One of the most important reasons for parents to get themselves feeling, looking and living their best is for the sake of their kids.
Did you know that in 2010, about 50% of all kids were overweight! At this point 1/3rd of their diets consist of nothing but junk food. Add to that “portion distortion”, fast/takeout food and inactivity and you’ve got a recipe for unhealthy kids.
The first suggestion I give moms (who handle 90% of food tasks) is to set a good example. There simply is no better way to get the message across to kids.
Encouraging moderate portions of well balanced meals (protein/carb/fat), variety and eating every few hours to discourage being overly hungry are a few places to start. Kids can also be included in some of the shopping and food preparation details. When they’re included, they’ve more likely to buy into the idea of its importance.
You may also want to reconsider family style eating. It’s great to stay at the table enjoying each other’s company but family style typically encourages seconds. Instead of putting all of the dishes on the table, try putting all of the dinner items on each plate and bringing only the plates to the table. If the goal is to create better habits, find ways to enjoy heaping servings of conversation, not food.
For exercise, encourage activity-again using yourself as an example. You can also encourage your child to find an activity they enjoy (if they like it they’ll do it). It can be something simple like playing outside, dancing, walking the family dog (or in my crazy case-4 dogs 
) or enrolling in a team sport or intramural program at school if one’s available.
Whether in the form of better food choices, healthier habits or adding fitness to the family routine, the key is to make “lifestyle fitness” a family affair.
What do you do to keep your family fit and healthy? I’d love to know, comment and share!
Debi Silber, “The Mojo Coach”
www.TheMojoCoach.com
Someone recently asked me, “What steps do I take to work towards better health?” Here’s what I said.
When someone realizes they want/need to work towards better health, there are certain steps to take in order to create lasting lifelong changes. The first step is figuring out what needs to change. Look at your lifestyle and determine where you need to improve. It can be in the areas of nutrition, fitness, emotional wellness, stress control, relationships and even spirituality. Determine which areas need work and start there.
The next step is to design a realistic plan with mini goals. To overhaul your routine is temporary and destructive to your self esteem and well being. To set a realistic goal (ex: drink more water, exercise 1 more day than the week before, no eating off of anyone else’s plates, etc.) and achieving it builds self esteem and confidence to continue.
You know where your struggles and greatest obstacles lie. For some people, it’s finding time for fitness. For others it’s dealing with binge/emotional or mindless eating. For some it’s finding better outlets for stress control. Whatever you’re struggling with most is the first place to start because that’s what’s holding you back from looking, feeling and living your best.
The key is to determine what needs “tweaking” so that you put yourself on the road to better health. Believe it or not, even spending time with positive, optimistic people as opposed to negative, pessimistic people is a step in the right direction. Happy, upbeat people actually support and strengthen our immune system!
What change will you make today? Comment and share!
Debi Silber “The Mojo Coach”
www.TheMojoCoach.com
It may sound like a basic question but the more you understand your motivation the more likely you are to stay committed to exercise. Over the years, I found that the people most committed to exercise have a similar mindset:
-They exercise for themselves (not for their partner, friends or an ex they may bump into at a reunion)
-Through trial and error, they’ve found a way to fit exercise into their busy day (keeping the gym bag packed and waiting by the door, exercising first thing in the morning, etc.)
-They’ve made exercise a priority; feeling, seeing and believing in its benefits
-They’ve made exercise non-negotiable. It’s simply not a choice whether to exercise or not
-They associate something positive with exercise whether it’s the results, better sleep, greater health, confidence, a way to reduce stress, reduce their risk for illness or just to look better in their skinny jeans!
-They’re committed to a healthier lifestyle and know that exercise is part of that equation
-They found an activity or activities they enjoy and therefore don’t dread but welcome the experience
It doesn’t matter what you do or how much you do as long as you’re moving in the right direction. If you don’t exercise at all and then put in 10 minutes one day, that’s progress! The key is to find out what will inspire you to incorporate exercise into your lifestyle and let that be the first step towards a healthier you!
Why do you exercise? I’d love to know!
Comment and share!
Debi Silber, “The Mojo Coach”
www.TheMojoCoach.com
I normally choose not to read newspapers, but I’m at a conference and a copy of USA Today was left outside my door. This article really caught my attention “Is This the Anti-Aging Secret?” The article was talking about how exercise may be the closest thing we have to the fountain of youth. While it does the obvious (helps us lose weight, shape and tone our bodies) it’s also incredibly effective in reducing the incidence of chronic illness, can help alleviate symptoms of depression by flooding our systems with “feel good hormones”, improves our quality of life, level of independence as we age, quality of sleep, self image, confidence, gives us energy, vitality and so much more.
So here’s my question…
What’s stopping you from starting an exercise program?
Let’s get these excuses out of the way:
Not seeing results from your workouts? Getting frustrated with finding the right fitness routine? The issue may not be with your fitness program but with a lack of consistency. Consistency is the key to making exercise a lifelong habit…and getting results. Here are a few tips to help you stay consistent.
1. Exercise in the morning. As the day progresses, tasks, chores, responsibilities and fatigue often knock exercise right off the list of priorities. By exercising in the morning, fewer distractions come up and can help ensure you get your workout in.
2. Have a plan to prevent boredom. Just as you get bored, so does your body. If you stay with the same routine, you’re body doesn’t have to work as hard to get through it and you won’t see the results you’re hoping to achieve. By creating a plan to keep your routine fresh and challenging you’ll be more likely to stick with it and see results.
3. Set realistic and achievable goals. Your goals should be challenging enough so it’s something to strive for yet realistic enough so that you can enjoy the feeling of success once you achieve them. A simple way to do this is to set a yearly goal, then break it down to months, then weeks and finally into what you need to do each day in order to achieve your ultimate goal.
4. Track of your progress. If your goal is to lose weight or train for a specific event, find a way to track your progress so you can stay motivated and enjoy the feeling of progress. It can be as simple as marking days off a calendar, keeping a fitness or food journal, or creating a system of your own. It doesn’t matter how you track your progress as long as you keep it simple enough so you can easily add it to your routine and see how you’re moving toward your goal.
6. Keep it fun. Discover your unique “fitness personality” to create a program you find fun and enjoyable. Maybe that means a class, an organized sport, DVD’s or loading up your IPod and hitting the pavement. What’s most important is finding something you enjoy so you’ll look forward to doing it.
7. Celebrate success. Once you reach a goal, even if it’s a small one, be sure to celebrate! Whether that means treating yourself to a new song for your music playlist, some downtime, a manicure, lunch with friends, new exercise clothes or equipment, it’s important to acknowledge and recognize your achievements. It gives you an opportunity to be proud of yourself and keeps you moving forward.
How do you stay consistent with your exercise routine? I’d love to know!
Debi Silber “The Mojo Coach”
www.TheMojoCoach.com
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