Mind & Motivation

Do You have to Climb a Mountain or Just Step on a Molehill

By Paul

So you have a weight problem. Pounds have added up over the years, slowly accumulating on your hips, thighs and belly. When you look in the mirror you don't like what you see. Yet you feel stuck. You're stuck because... You've gained too much weight to ever lose it all. You're too old to make a change. You'd be lost in a gym. You... »

The End of Food Temptation

By Paul

You start each morning with the promise to be "good" today. You'll refuse the baked goods at the office. You'll speed past that fast food place at lunch. You'll turn a blind eye to the vending machine in the mid-afternoon. And you'll pass on the ice cream after dinner. But… you hadn't counted on the fact that a... »

The Missing Link for Motivation

By Paul

If you've ever wished that you were more motivated to experience life at your full potential then this is for you. Most of us set goals and work hard only to find our motivation fizzle out after a couple of weeks. But there are little tricks that will help you harness the power of your mind and propel... »

Are you lazy?

By Paul

I know a lot of lazy people. People who would rather spend the day planted on their couch than anywhere else. People who choose take-out over home cooked, every night of the week. People who would rather have a root canal than go do a workout. Sure, I know that we all have our occasional lazy day on the couch,... »

7 Reasons Why You Can’t Lose Weight

By Paul

There are few things more frustrating than not being able to lose weight. You want to be slimmer and to tone your body, but your weight won't budge. Read the following 7 Weight Loss Blockers to discover what is standing in your way and how to quickly and easily begin your weight loss journey. Blocker #1: Your Mind Your mind ... »

Getting Past Mental Roadblocks

By Paul

As the second month of 2010 comes to a close, where do you stand with your resolutions? Have you made progress or did your motivation sizzle out? Most people wait around for motivation to strike them like a lightning bolt. Well, I've got news: motivation isn't something that happens to you - it's something that you create for... »

Health in the Bank

By Paul

Recently I said to a crowd of eager listeners on one of the stretch mats that working out regularly for health is like compound interest in your savings account. Not the best thing to invest in. At the time I was told that it was a strange analogy. I disagree completely. I think that it is the perfect analogy.  The more you deposit into... »

10 Reasons Why You Are (Still) Fat (edited)

By Paul

Editor's note:  I told The Captain to tone things down a bit but what I got was still kind of vulgar.  So I did a little tweaking of the article.  If you would like to see the original article please go to:  10 Reasons Why You Are Still Fat (unedited) You look into the mirror and notice something very wrong with... »

10 Reasons You Are Still Fat (unedited/explicit))

By Paul

You look into the mirror and notice something very wrong with your reflection. You are fat.  And I am not talking about a couple extra pounds. You see a stomach that protrudes (and your not pregnant). Arms that jiggle (and are quite possibly filled with Jell-o). Thighs that look like they can create thunder (which explains the sparks when you were corduroys). And  pants the... »

6 Steps to Stay or Get Back on the Fat Loss Track

By Paul

Did you like many people make a New Year's Resolution? Was the resolution to lose weight? Fit in your skinny jeans?  Look great in that bikini?  Get a flat stomach?  All of the above? How's it going so far? On track?  Stuck?  Bored? Frustrated?  Haven't started yet? If you answer yes to on track, GREAT JOB!  Keep up the good work. If you answered yes... »

Train To Sweatt - Fit and Toned in Wellesley