I realize I’ve been missing in action again, but I wanted to log-in to do a short quick blog post. I’ve been mostly MIA because of massive work overload! However, the good news is that I finally got my head out from under water and here’s why…

1) I tracked what I was doing and found out that I wasn’t using my time efficiently! I needed help and so I just recently hired a great assistant who has helped me get back on track the last 2 weeks…

2) Management Hire - One of the jobs taking the most time for me (but not efficient) was reviewing courses and helping advise on their development. Now we have an excellent person filling those shoes. I get to review the courses when the are done!

3) TECHNOLOGY LEAD! Yes, one of the biggest stresses I’ve had in my life the last 5 years - we finally have a person who can fill these shoes and more!

So, the last month, I’ve been focusing MUCH more on SYSTEMIZING my life as much as possible (especially before I start traveling).

So much so, that I recently came down with a bad “sinus” sickness thing and yet, everything is running smoothly. My team took care of the LIVE event I was supposed to be at. Development of our courses is on-going…everything in my life is moving forward!

Anyways, back to the point…

40/30/30 - Healthy Living!

About a month or more ago, I declared that I was getting serious about my health, starting to work out and all that jazz - yes?

Well, I’ve been “pretty” good about it. The sinus sickness for the last week really threw me out of the gym, but other than that, I was point-on schedule.

The one area I was not doing well was EATING - I wasn’t following a strict healthy nutrition plan.

Notice that I didn’t call it a “diet” - that’s not what it is. Diets are “fads” that you do and then leave eventually (only to gain all that weight again). Also, through diets, you lose weight in a UNhealthy way - you’re hurting your body.

But healthy nutrition, you lose weight slowly and the RIGHT way.

Here are the basics of what I’m doing…

1. I am using FitDay.com to track and journal my diet.

2. I am making sure that at the end of the day, I have had 40% Protein, 30% Fat and 30% Carbohyderates.

3. I am limiting myself to 1,800 - 1,900 calories a day. Given my weight, height and level of activity, this should allow me to lose weight in a HEALTHY weigh.

4. I’m targeting to lose 2 pounds a WEEK - nothing more.

Stop gloating about how you lost 10 pounds in 4 days, that’s not a GOOD thing. It sounds impressive, but you just hurt your body.

5. I should hit the weight I want in about 2-3 months.

I say up to 3 because I start traveling soon - eating healthy while traveling will be HARD, but I’m gonna do it and I’ll keep you posted.

So, what’s 40/30/30?

It’s 40% Protein, 30% Fat and 30% Carbohyderates in your daily diet.

I find myself mostly eating Chicken, a BIT of bread (breakfast and lunch), vegetables, sweet potato, etc…

I’ve also forced myself to learn to cook and it’s been a blast. Not only is it fun, but the food tastes GOOD!

So, there you go - go eat right. PUT THAT McDONALDS DOWN!

BTW, I forgot to mention - when you eat healthy, Sunday is your “sanity” day - you can eat whatever the hell you want that day and STILL lose your 2lb a week. Pretty cool, right?

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