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Free 1 week program with meal ideas

Are you ready to take the first step towards a healthier lifestyle? I created a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation that will guide you through your first week of training, providing you with a solid foundation for your fitness journey.

This program focuses on both lifting and cardio, helping you build strength and endurance, and includes 3 lifting days, 2 cardio days, and 2 rest days to ensure that you have ample time to recover and recharge. I've also included a full week of meal ideas that are all under 2000 calories per day, providing you with healthy and delicious options to fuel your body for optimal performance.

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just getting started, this PowerPoint presentation is the perfect tool to help you achieve your fitness goals. With clear, concise instructions and easy-to-follow meal plans, you'll be on your way to a healthier, stronger you in no time. Download our PowerPoint presentation today and start your fitness journey on the right foot!

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The Story of Jessica Cruz

Jessica Cruz is a Green Lantern from Earth whose backstory involves a traumatic event, leaving her with severe anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her journey of developing willpower to overcome her fears has resonated with many readers and serves as a reminder that we all have the capacity to develop willpower and overcome our fears through small goal setting, meditation, and mindfulness practices.

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Enthusiasm in Failure

The challenges of dealing with failure under a quote by Winston Churchill, "Success is going from failure to failure without the loss of enthusiasm." I recount my own experience of quitting my job and not finding a new job for a year. However, I learned to focus on the things I enjoyed and found a way to start over. I encourages readers not to quit too early and to embrace the "win or learn" mentality, which helps one learn from mistakes and progress.

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Finding Consistency

The article suggests that we cannot expect to win everything in life, and we may not even know what we want. Even when we achieve important goals, it may take longer than expected, or we may not achieve them in the way we wanted. It is important to accept the trials and be consistent with the things we like. Consistency will create the habits we want, even if it sucks sometimes. It is also important to take another step towards the important things we want, and recognize that the things we want may not meet our own expectations. The article suggests that learning is a human function and we can use our doubts and fears to empathize with others and give support.

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Learn To Swap Foods Smarter

This article emphasizes that it's not necessary to cut out everything all at once when creating a diet, but to start by exchanging some of the items for healthier options. Using a classic diner breakfast as an example, they show how simple adjustments can be made to reduce calorie intake without sacrificing flavor or volume of food. By swapping one whole egg for egg whites, using low-calorie bread instead of Greek toast, and replacing orange juice with water and an orange, one can reduce the total calorie intake and promote weight loss without actively starving oneself.

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The Hero is Revealed

In his blog post, I share insights on how to handle difficult situations. I suggests focusing on breathing, forgiving yourself for feeling stressed, taking small actions toward resolving the problem, and adopting a calm, courageous mindset. I also discuss the Hero's Journey and how it can help people overcome challenging scenarios and emerge stronger.

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Only So Much Time To Care

The article discusses the value of time and how to use it effectively. I suggests that time is a precious currency and reminds us that we have a limited amount of time in our lives. I share some tips on how to make the most of our time, such as not trying to optimize every day, taking breaks, getting enough sleep, grouping tasks together, and using smart home products to automate simple tasks.

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Learn to Leave Yourself Alone

I encourage readers to create separation between themselves and their thoughts and body, and argues that learning to leave oneself alone can end suffering. Referencing Sadhguru, who states that one should focus on the fundamental sense of aliveness within themselves and create space between themselves and their thoughts and body. I compare this to a 4th wall break in a movie, and suggests that we don't have to react to everything or think about every thought that enters our minds. I encourage readers to be okay with being bored and alone with their thoughts, and to find silence by putting down their phones.

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Happiness Is Infinite

The article discusses the concept that happiness is a choice and that one's thoughts play a significant role in their happiness. I emphasize that it is up to individuals to choose what makes them happy and that it is not someone else's responsibility. They suggest that instead of concentrating on the sad things, people should adjust their perception of them to see the good in everything. I share personal experience and how I approach conversations by sharing what I have learned and what I am looking forward to. Emphasize that happiness is infinite, and people can find joy in the happiness of others

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I Love That I Have Problems.

I discuss my perspective on problems and how they can be beneficial for personal growth. I reflect on the idea that one can choose what they suffer from and how focusing on whether a problem helps them become more of themselves or less can be useful. Then also discuss a song that inspired me to think about their life and purpose. I end by questioning whether they are living up to their own expectations and encourage the reader to do the same.

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What 2 Years Of Weight Training Taught Me

In this blog, I share my experience of weight training and how I learned that adding weight is not about getting fat, but rather getting stronger. After losing 50lbs, I realized that I did not want to remain in my comfort zone and aimed to gain weight with intention. I cut my workout days from six to four, focusing on mobility and yoga on the other days, and also prioritized his sleep. I advise that consistency is the key to building a habit and achieving goals.

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