What Is A “Real Man” In Today’s World?

I love this article from Dani Johnson! I have been to Dani's trainings and have learned more from Dani in the last year than I had in the previous five! Powerful and enlightening Dani will reach into your soul and help you find whatever answer it is your looking for! Enjoy!

What Is A “Real Man” In Today’s World? By Dani Johnson

One thing that lays heavy on my mind today is a message for you men out there. But it’s also a message for you women who have important men in your life, whether he’s your husband, your children, your father, your friends, or even your co-workers.

In my past, I was a total man-hater. I had grown up with an extremely abusive man who I thought was my father. He was 6’10", 350 pounds, and he abused me verbally, emotionally, physically, and sexually. I found out when I was almost 18 that he was not even my father. I was betrayed by my first love. And then after all that, I married a man I had only known for a week, who ended up abandoning me and left me homeless with $2.03 to my name.

I had grown to hate men and blame them for my lot in life. When I met Hans, (my current husband whom I have been married to for going on 20 years) I never thought my past would affect our marriage. When we were dating and living together, things were great. I respected him and loved him.

But then when we got married it was like this switch got flipped. Suddenly, something changed in me. I so desperately wanted him to protect me and provide for me. I wanted him to be a real man, a real husband, and a real father to my little girl. I was looking for a leader, but all of a sudden, Hans couldn’t live up to my expectations. I degraded him and emasculated him daily. Why couldn’t he just be a man?

I was a woman who put down my husband and destroyed his manhood. I cut him down daily. I wrote him scathing letters about how I despised him and what a worthless piece of crap he was. And then he would go work out 5 nights a week and never want to be around me. Can you blame him?

The reason I’m telling you all this today is because we live in a very confused culture. We have women who are doing things to emasculate men, some without even realizing it. And then we have men who have no idea what their role is in the home, the workplace, and in society. But what else would you expect?

Our society has such a messed up, pathetic, skewed concept of what a man is supposed to be. We have torn men down and have raised women up to a position where they are expected to carry things they were never meant to carry.

I think we’re in big trouble today because we started out, however many generations ago, when women decided to burn their bras and prove they’re just as strong and as smart as men. Was that really a good idea? Just look at the outcome! Most of us do not realize the impact it has had on us…

It has impacted business, finances, and marriages. In fact, a lot of people aren’t even getting married today! A lot of women have this idea of, "I don’t need a man. I can just go to a sperm bank and get what I need."
 

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So many of us have gotten caught up in the idea that we are all equal, but the truth is men and women are very different. We think different. We react different. We have different roles in family, work, and society.

Looking back through human history, men have always responded to one thing. And that was the call to battle. The men would fight to protect the honor and safety of their families, their loved ones, and their values. And I don’t just mean physical battles. Even starting a new business is a battle in today’s society. Being a leader is a real battle.

Unfortunately, men today certainly aren’t getting any encouragement from society to step into these roles. There is no call to battle. But it was only when I started treating Hans like the man I wanted him to be that I saw him step up and become that man. When I encouraged him, he answered the call.

Last year on one of my nationally syndicated radio shows, I had my husband come on to talk about this topic a little bit. Right there, live on air, I asked him what I do that makes him really feel like a man. His answer amazed me. He said, "There is nothing more powerful than positive reinforcement. And on the flip side, there is nothing more destructive than negative reinforcement. When you made that change in our relationship, it really started to plant seeds in me that helped me realize that I really could be who I needed to be for you. It has been a really amazing journey."

Here’s the bottom line: If you want to start seeing changes, it must start in your own home. Are you encouraging your brother, father, spouse? Are you grooming your sons to become real men? Do you build up your male friends and co-workers?

The world today is a battlefield, and there is a real need for strong men to rise up and take their place in business, in the home, and in their relationships. It is time for the men in today’s world to get equipped to become real leaders.

So it is up to you and me to get this message out there. Please join me in sharing this message with every man and woman you know. Share this post on Facebook and Twitter. It’s time to start grooming people up to be the leaders they were born to be!

After you share this message, please leave me a comment. I really would love to know what you think about today’s Daily Fix. This is a topic that is so important to me because I’ve seen how it has affected my own life, and the lives of so many others around me. So I would love to hear what impact this has had on you - I want to hear from the men AND women today!

Have an awesome Thursday, and until next time, God bless!

In great faith,

 

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!
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Are you a Life Long Dieter?

I'm amazed how people say weight loss is too expensive ( well let's be honest some programs really are)? But what is too expensive?

1- What are we comparing it to?
2- How much did you spend to get to this point? (I'm sure $1000's if not $10,000's worth of alcohol, fast food and junk food)
3- How's this program working for ya?

Did you know most commercial programs are set up so that your a life long client. You lose weight you gain it back & you go back to lose it again. This happens month after month and year after year! I've seen many on life long "diets"! Being on a life long diet is just as unhealthy as being over weight. Everytime you go on a diet you actually slow your metabolism by 10-15% and for the most part you are only losing water and muscle! That;s definately not good for your health. When you stop the diet not only do you slow your metabolism but more than 75% gain back the weight plus an additional 15-20% , and there you go back to do it again but now it's even harder to lose the weight! If you've been on 2 or more "diets" & are back looking at the "next" diet this proves to me that,

1-  What I'm telling you is correct
2- YOU have not failed but the diet has failed YOU!

Enter TLS Weight Loss Solutions. The last time you will ever have to look at getting rid of unwanted fat & pounds!!!

So what is TLS Weight Loss Solution? TLS is a scientific and comprehensive program that focuses on three major componenets.

1- Low Glycemic impact eating. Real foods from a grocery store or market for the every day busy person.
2- Behavior Modification. Actions dictate outcome. Change your ways to change your weight.
3- Body Composition it's not about the pounds it's about the inches. You have to get up and move to burn fat.

 All three are a MUST to be successful short and long term! Any program that says you don't have to exercise and you can eat the same foods your currently eating will lie to you about other things too!

If any of this made sense to you and you are sitting on the fence, let me HELP you! Let me Coach you to be the best YOU can be. If you want to lose 5-20 pounds great you may only have to tweak a few things. If you want to lose 25-50 pounds we have some work to do but it will be worth it. Even if you have to lose over 50 or 100 pounds I am still your best choice. I know, that I know, that I know, that if you are ready to commit to me I will commit 110% to you and GUARANTEE you reach what EVER goal you choose!

What do you have to lose?

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!
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Weight Loss and Alcohol, Do They Mix?

(Source Natural News) 

There are many factors that affect weight loss, making the process more complicated than it may seem. The body produces different hormones in response to different types of foods and/or drinks. Losing weight is not only about calorie consumption but also about the types of foods and drinks consumed. Alcohol is one of the worst culprits when it comes to inhibiting weight loss because it disrupts the delicate balance of nutrition, fluid and hormones needed to lose fat.


Alcohol boosts cortisol, a fat-creating hormone

Drinking heavily or even occasionally increases the body's release of cortisol - the hormone that breaks down muscle and retains fat. This loss of muscle can mean a huge slowdown in one's metabolism, making it easier to gain weight. In addition, alcohol causes a drop in testosterone in men, a hormone which helps burn fat.

Alcohol also blocks the body from burning fat. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported that fat metabolism can be reduced by as much as 73 percent after only two drinks of vodka and lemonade in a one-hour time period. In effect, alcohol shuts down the body's ability to access fat stores for energy. The body needs to be well-hydrated in order to build muscle and burn fat. Alcohol has the effect of dehydrating the body.

Drinking often accompanies irresponsible eating

Because drinking often puts one in a relaxed party mood, it is easier to indulge in snacks, potato chips and other unhealthy party foods -- the more one drinks the less one seems to care.

Alcohol is a powerful appetizer. An aperitif is often offered in restaurants to stimulate the appetite. Research has shown that there is a definite correlation between the amount of alcohol consumed before a meal and the amount of food eaten and that people eat more when they have beer or wine with their meal. Since alcohol causes the brain to release dopamine, the pleasure and addiction hormone, the result is an often addictive desire for more alcohol and food. This means one is hit with a double whammy when it comes to gaining weight: excess calories come from both the alcohol and the extra food that is usually consumed as a result of a stimulated appetite.



Alcohol is high in calories
 
 

Calories in Alcohol

Alcohol comes with very little nutritional value but is very high in calories. It is very easy to knock back a 200ml glass of wine but that is equivalent, in calories, to eating 25ml (5 teaspoons) of butter. Seldom do people stop at one glass of wine or one beer, and mixing alcohol with sugary mixers such as lemonade means even more calories as the drink now contains sugar and alcohol.

Simply put, alcohol consumption on a regular basis and weight loss don't mix.
Bottom line is that if you are looking to live a healthy lifestyle and lose weight alcohol consumption will be detrimental to your goals!

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!

It is no one else’s fault!

It's been awhile since my last post, as I've been working on the Find Your Fit Challenge (giving away 75K) and it's been going so great!

I came across a great post from Natalie Jill and wanted to share with everyone! Once your accountable anything is possible! Hope you enjoy!!!!

What’s the BEST health advice you ever received?

I am frequently given this question during interviews and there is never any hesitation in my answer. My answer is not a workout or a diet tip that someone has given me. It is never something that I have just learned or just heard. It never comes from a “guru” and it isn’t ever something I have just read in a status on Facebook or Twitter. It is something that dates back to my childhood and has stuck with me throughout my 41 years.
My answer to the question “what’s the BEST health advice you ever received” is an answer that could also be applied in relation to business, relationships, finances, etc… and this is something I work to teach my daughter daily.

 

My answer is always that: “It is no one else’s fault!”

Not sure who the FIRST person was that said this to me. Maybe it was my nursery school teacher, maybe it was my dad but it stuck throughout my life and has become my mantra.
When you accept that it is NO ONE ELSE’S FAULT you accept accountability, start looking for solutions and start accomplishing EVERYTHING you want to achieve.
Everyone has challenges. Everyone has someone else they can “blame” or an “excuse”. Some may have it harder than others. IT may be more difficult, more complicated, more challenging whatever. It also may take longer, require more work, etc… but there is a formula for EVERYONE if you want it bad enough and are ready to truly be accountable.
When you start putting “It is no one else’s fault” into play you eliminate blame, you leave no reason for anger, and you OWN IT! With accountability comes passion and with passion lives change!
Ready to STOP the blame game and become ACCOUNTABLE? Start HERE.
Excuses or Solutions…YOU decide!!!" - Natalie Jill

If your ready to take action with the Find Your Fit Challenge click on the link above or email me at trevor@coach-mask.com.

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!!!

Who Needs a Flu Shot When You Know This!

(NaturalNews) Flu season has arrived and emergency rooms are packed with those unfortunate souls who have come down with these dreaded symptoms. Unfortunately, conventional medicine has no effective treatment for the flu. Turning to alternative treatments is your best option.

How do you know whether you have the flu or a cold? If you have the flu you probably feel so miserable that you think you will die. You can't go to work. You have a hard time even getting out of bed. Your muscles ache, and you have a combination of fevers, chills, headaches, sore throat, coughing, and congested sinuses. If you are just congested with a runny nose and cough and you are still taking the kids to school, going to work, and dragging yourself around, then you have a cold.

What should you do? First take elderberry extract. Elderberry has been shown in several clinical studies to reduce the duration and severity of flu symptoms, and it is safe for children. Echinacea will also help the body defend itself against viruses. Vitamin C in hefty doses (6,000 - 20,000 mg/day) is a good idea as well. Children's doses are usually about 1/3 that of adults. Vitamin A is helpful for viruses at a dosage of 20,000 - 40,000 IU/day. And finally, continue your regular dose of 5,000 IU vitamin D or even double it while you are sick.

Start taking a Yin Chiao Chinese herbal formula at the first onset of viral symptoms. These are usually available at health food stores and through online suppliers. The two primary herbal ingredients are Lonicera and Forsythia (Jin Yin Hua and Lian Chiao). A more specific Chinese herbal formula for flu symptoms with muscle aching and sinus congestion is Gan Mao Ling. These are inexpensive and everyone would do well to stock these two formulas in your first aid kit.

Homeopathic medicines are also mainstays in the treatment of flu symptoms. Often the most important homeopathic is Gelsemium, characterized by chilliness, lack of thirst, severe aching, and severe tiredness with headache and congestion. By contrast Bryonia is a homeopathic flu remedy for flu symptoms if you feel warm and want cool drinks and cool air, you are thirsty, and have bad headaches and achiness. These medicines are also perfectly safe for children. Take a 12 or 30 strength of one of these homeopathics every few hours until you feel much better.

This holistic treatment program along with plenty of water, soups, and fresh fruits will get you feeling back to normal and assure that you avoid the complications that sometimes accompany seasonal flus.

Source: http://www.naturalnews.com/038663_flu_season_treatment_elderberry.html#ixzz2Hx7EtVB6

Have a Healthy and Successful Day!
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Lose Weight and FAT!

As a nutritionist and weight loss coach I believe that lifestyle changes such as a healthy diet, exercise and stress reduction are the three main components to a successful weight loss journey. Eating frequent small meals, more organic foods and avoiding sugars and processed foods are the perfect start to your journey. Eating a diet that is low glycemic will provide the body with a steady energy to perform at an optimal level.

Exercise is also a great way to relieve stress. Exercises that help release frustration can prevent the buildup of stress. Remaining positive while on your journey will help you stay on track with your weight loss, career, or personal goals.

TLS Weight Loss solution will help you with all three components. Stress reduction, new life skills, supplementation and incorporating low glycemic impact eating will support normal hormone function, improve your mood, increase your energy and help YOU achieve your weight loss goals.

Are you ready to become a new, healthier you? Are you ready for more energy and ready to take up less room? Results are guaranteed! So what are you "weighting" for? Let's get started today! Email me trevor@coach-mask.com to get access to your free diet profile today!

Have a healthy and Successful Day!

P.S. Eating protein and fiber at every meal makes losing weight no big deal!

Should I Cleanse?

2013 is already a week in and hopefully one of your New Years goals was to stop procrastinating.  There is no time better than NOW to start living a healthier lifestyle. So how do I get started you might ask? The number 1 way to get started in your healthier lifestyle is to cleanse your body. Just like your car which gets oil changes to keep it running smoothly, your body needs the same type of Tender Loving Care! I suggest at a minimum two cleanses a year and optimally four cleanses (one every season) a year.

OK it all sounds good and you may feel good with no health challenges today. Diseases and obesity just didn't happen over night, so as you may "feel fine" today but that won't mean you will feel fine in the next three, six or twelve months.

Still not convinced? Lets ask some questions to see where your at.

1. Have you eaten processed food in the last three months?
2. Have you eaten any food which contains white flour?
3. Have you eaten or cooked with hydrogenated oils? (margarine, spreads,cooking fats, trans fats)
4. Have you eaten any refined sugars in the last three months? (cookies, cakes, crackers)
5. Do you crave carbohydrates?
6. Do you have excess abdominal fat?
7. Do you feel bloated after a meal?
8. Have you consumed more than more than three alcoholic beverages a week in the last three months?
9. Have you consumed any soda drinks in the last three months?
10. Do you feel tired or sluggish?

If you answered yes to more than two of the questions, chances are you need to do a cleanse and you need it BAD!


The best cleanse I have found on the market is NutriClean. I personally use this product and so do my clients. It is a simple and very GENTLE seven day digestive, liver and colon cleanse that will have you feeling a NEW person. One client lost 14lbs in one week!!! Many clients lose 5-10lbs during the cleanse! NutriClean will get you on the right path to a healthier 2013. To read more on the primary benefits of NutriClean® 7-Day Cleansing System click HERE.

To kick start your healthier lifestyle and you live in the United States click HERE! If you are in Canada please email me at trevor@coach-mask.com to get started today!

Have a Healthy and Successful 2013!