Guide to more Happiness/Fat Loss
Which inner dog are you feeding?
Feed your way to happiness and fat loss.
Without judgement, observe the next 3 strangers you come in contact with. Remember that many of us are fighting private battles no-one knows about.
What movie is that person playing in their head? A dark sad movie? Or an inspiring epic adventure? Observing other people allows us to step out of our cognitive biases about ourselves.
The following fable is a rock that I swim to when the waves of life are crashing upon me.
3 real world examples
Which dog will you feed?
Scene 1: End of a full day at work/meetings.
Self pity dog: “I’m so overwhelmed!”
Result= Higher stress hormones, fat cell multiplying, you feel beat up or defeated, you AGE faster
Gratitude dog: “ Wow! I’m over stimulated and i’m glad I can see my family and friends now.”
Results= Less Stress hormones, increase fat burning, you feel accomplished, you age LESS!
Scene 2: You gained a few pounds over vacation
Sorrow dog: “ I’m so bad! What’s wrong with me?!”
Results= Downward spiral of emotions, YO-YO cycle, you feel terrible, worthless and may give up.
Faith dog:” I had a great time and stayed active. I will get back to my routine”
Result= You start losing weight again.
You reinforce your self image that you are an in shape healthy person. You say to your self “ Hey! I deserved the vacation and i’m excited to get back in my routine”
Scene 3: Working out while kids are at home
Guilt dog: “ I should be home with my kids, I feel bad leaving them”
Result= You start rationalizing that you have no time to workout. You put everyone as a priority except yourself.
Generosity dog: “ I deserve to have more energy and decrease stress. Taking this time for myself will make me a better parent”
Result= You have more energy, less stress, happier and this makes you a more patient parent.
What dog will you feed today? The power is in your hands.
Why Does Terra Nova Fitness Work So Well?
It's the structured Community of support, accountability and expert guidance on nutrition, Mindset, combined with professional caliber training in effective, and exciting, metabolism-burning exercise.