by Rupe | Aug 6, 2011 | Inspiration
Everyone likes a pat on the back every once in a while. And there’s no better time to get one than when you’re out of your comfort zone, challenging yourself to improve, nervous about whether you can succeed.
Most people approach changing their health habits from a position of “pain”. They constantly nag themselves, berate themselves and expect nothing but perfection, no matter how much progress is made. Tools of the trade are guilt, doubt, shame and self-flogging. Instead of celebrating the 24 pounds they’ve lost, they see the six they still haven’t lost. Sound familiar? To people used to beating themselves up, it may seem like the best way to get motivated. But consider this: if you attempted to motivate an employee like that, how long do you think they’d stick around? How successful would they be?
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by Rupe | Aug 6, 2011 | Mentoring, Reflections
Here are the top mistakes parents make with their teens and tweens, and how to avoid them.
Things aren’t the way they used to be. Your 12-year-old no longer comes to you first when she feels hurt or disappointed. When your son misses curfew — again — the time-out corner that used to work wonders is now simply, lame. As your child grows into adolescence, you need to adapt your tried-and-true parenting skills to a rapidly changing world.
As tempting as it might seem, don’t throw away everything you know about your child — or yourself as a parent. Your teenager may seem like a stranger in your home, but behind the slammed doors and mood swings, she is still your child. You will face many unknowns in the years ahead. What you can expect is that your limits will be tested and your patience will, at times, wear thin. Here are the top mistakes parents make with their teens and tweens, and how to avoid them.
My Comments:
I can’t believe that my son is getting older and is now in his tween years.  In a couple of week he will be 12 years old…oh boy! it seemed as if it were yesterday when I first held him in my arms.  That tiny bundle of joy that brought so much love to my heart.  I love him so much.  I only hope that I can be a worthy parent to guide him toward a good path in life.  To be a strong, responsible, caring and truthful man.  I ask for understanding from the Most High…I ask for  guidance.
Source: WebMD (Joanne Barker)
by Rupe | Aug 5, 2011 | Health-Wellness-Sex, Inspiration
I ran across this image a few days ago while looking for a feature image for a posting here at my site. Â I was simply amazed to see the difference that the form of body can play upon the eyes. Â Now, the before picture seen in isolation would probably not come across as too much out of the ordinary. Â For some, it would be – heh! she has a few folds, slightly on the heavy side, but not bad.
When placed next to the more toned body, the differences teases the eyes a bit more and does highlight a more improve shape that ultimately is a bit more pleasing to look at.
am just sayin’!
by Rupe | Aug 5, 2011 | Money Matters
Use your skills to benefit others and yourself.
Laid-off workers often become discouraged when they don’t land a new job right away. If you’re unemployed and looking for work, try channeling your angst into altruism and becoming a volunteer.
Also known as working pro bono, volunteering lets you use your skills and abilities to help others. And from a practical standpoint, it can help you beef up your resume, acquire new skills, make important connections and potentially land a paying job. Continue…
by Rupe | Aug 4, 2011 | Fitness
Awesome workout today. Â Felt really strong to start off and lasted pretty good all the way through. Â Faded a bit to the end, especially on my second lift for biceps. Â Overall, however, it worked okay today. Â Also finished off with a 30 minute elliptical…look at my burn – 1266…heyyy….holla!
Workout: Day 55 (Th4/Upper Body II) – 90mins/1min rest
Pull down (close grip) 3×12  @ 120,130,140
Pull down (wide grip) 1×12 @ 110
Deadlifts – 3×12,10,10 @ 160, 180, 180 (*) o’yeah!!
One arm DB rows 3×12 @ 60,65,70
Barbell Bentover Rows – 10@110
DB Shrugs 1×12 – 60lbs
Smith Machine Shrugs – 3×15 @ 110,90,90lbs
Smits Machine Reverse Shrugs – 3×15 @ 90lbs
Seated Shrugs – 3×15@90,110,110
Preacher Curl – 1×12 @ 40lbs (2x20s)
Barbell Curl – 12 @12,12,12 (Long Bar with 10s)
Standing DB Curl 3×12 – 20lbs
Cardio: 30 mins
Distance: 3.06
Pushups: 0 (at least 50 per day)
Calories: 1266
Tracker
Total Distance: 150.44 miles (Goal 250/99.56 remain) *
Total Calories: 37,846 (Goal 50,000/12,154 remain) *
Total Pushups: 1,880 (Goal 10,000 / 8,120)
Good livin’…keep movin’!
-R-
Everyone likes a pat on the back every once in a while. And there’s no better time to get one than when you’re out of your comfort zone, challenging yourself to improve, nervous about whether you can succeed.