this was in an email that I got today from the Biggest Loser.
For five seasons now, Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper has inspired countless Americans to get in shape. Here's some tips he told us to keep in mind about food, exercise and motivation.
Bob on Food:If it grows out of the ground, or you can pick it off a tree, chances are that it's good for you.
Eliminate the problem. Get rid of temptation foods in your house. Don?t even bring them in.
If you don't have measuring cups available, use your fist to figure out correct portions. From chicken breasts to veggies to fruit, just about every portion you'll eat is the size of your fist.
Bob on Exercise:Thinking that you can't get in shape because you don't have two hours a day to exercise is just another excuse for doing nothing. Start small, because small can only get bigger. Starting big means burning out, blowing out, getting injured--another reason you might quit altogether.
When Michael Phelps is in the pool swimming, what is he thinking about? He's thinking about one thing and that's swimming faster. When Lance Armstrong is in a race, what is he thinking about? Pedaling faster.
Bob on Motivation:The main thing is to make peace with your body now, before you try to change it. Accept where you are at the moment. Okay, you're overweight. But how great that you've decided to do something about it...
