One way to prepare for the future is to reflect on the past. I've reflected and compiled...The Best Advice I Received in 2011
It’s often said, “Good advice usually works best when preceded by a bad scare.” So before I share some good advice, I’m going to be a little dramatic not unlike Harold Weir from “Freaks and Geeks.”
Check out this short clip in the player below.
Good AdviceA doctor once told me to look both ways after midnight before crossing intersections. Drunk drivers tend to blow through red lights.
Eat like your ancestors –Unprocessed organic foods. Eat foods that actually go bad! The food that keeps the longest is usually the worst for you. Fresh food has the highest nutrients, but food loses nutrition the longer it’s kept.
Losing weight and achieving the body you want comes from a change in mindset. Getting in shape is actually only 30% exercise and 70% of what you’re putting in your body. Set aside time for hobbies. Spend time exploring the depths of what you enjoy doing. Fun is the fuel of life.
Buy a new Toothbrush!
Mindfulness teaches you not to get stuck in unpleasant sensations by redirecting your attention to more happy sensations. I personally break out into song to change the subject matter when I find myself in a negative conversation. Experience a sense of accomplishment everyday even if it’s just completing errands by making lists and crossing items off.
Get drunk on H20.
Drink 64 ounces of water a day! That’s 8 -8oz glasses or 4 -16oz bottles. It improves complexion, reduces tiredness, and aids in concentration and weight loss. But as in most things, “the poison is actually the dose.” Too much of anything is bad… yes you can OD on water and DIE!!
Hops is a herb found in all Beer that contains a lot of estrogen which actually decreases male hormones and performance and puts the drinker to sleep. Beer use to be made from gruit, which was a mental and physical stimulant, but the herb grew everywhere and there was no way to regulate it. Hops legally became the main ingredient that certifies beer as beer and can not be sold otherwise. Here's a link to 20 things you should know about beer.
Alcohol removes the stickiness of freshly painted nails and prevents smudging.
Be kinder than necessary for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
There's a formula for everything...
To lose weight, you need to use more calories than you eat. It is possible to eat any kind of food you want and lose weight. You need to limit the number of calories you eat every day and/or increase your daily physical activity. Portion control is key. This weight tool will calculate how many calories you should be taking in daily to maintain your weight according to your current height, weight, and exercise regimen. Link to Women's Weight Tool & the Link to Men's Weight Tool
To lose one pound, a person must burn 3,500 calories more than are consumed per week (500 calories per day over the course of a week). Side note to skinny boys (claiming they can't gain weight): This method works in reverse as well. So to gain one pound, you must eat 3,500 calories more than are needed per week (500 calories per day more over the course of a week).
No one gives better advice than Mr. Feeny from “Boy Meets World!"
And how do you use this technology? To beat King Koopa and save the Princess… Shame on you, you deserve what you get!”Reflect on the events in 2011, and see if you can't find some advice/lessons learned to help you prepare for 2012. Our past experiences, whether good or bad, should not be looked at as scarring or damaging, but rather as growth and polish to our character.
Future Predictions: It’s year 3000, and we’re driving around space staking claims on planets like Columbus…
