Exercising first thing in the day

The alarm rings, the room is dark, you look at the square red lights on the clock as they read 5:30 and then you hit the snooze button, all of the while thinking of all of the reasons that you should stay in bed this morning.

We should be careful of what we listen to inside of our mind first thing in the morning. Remember, these thoughts come from the same place as the dream that you just had that you were walking down the street naked in your childhood neighborhood.

I know it can be difficult to get up first thing in the morning, especially if you continue to tell your self that (manifesting your destiny). But it could well be the best gift that you give yourself that day. I have been exercising with my girlfriend that last 3 mornings, and though it is difficult, it has an amazing effect on me the rest of the day. As opposed to exercising later in the day, getting your "run on" in the morning gets it out of the way and opens your mind to focus on other things.

My schedule can be a little wacky in that 6 months out of the year i am getting up at 5:30am to coach soccer, so Iam forced to exercise in the afternoon or evening unless I can jump in with the players. On days when I exercise later, it is always in the back of my mind that I have to exercise and clouds up my mind.

But when I get my exercise done in the morning, my mind if free to focus on other things. Not only am I more productive, but my mind is free-er and open to new ideas, thoughts and possibilities.

What really helps me is that my exercise partner doesn't let me off the hook. She'll allow me to hit the snooze button one more time, but when it is time to meet, don't be late. I also told her that I would buy her a tea at Starbucks for each day I don't get up and exercise this week. Though I don't mind treating her to tea, I hate to lose.

To get up early, follow these guidelines:
1. Strong mental mindset in the morning when the alarm goes off.
2. Affirm that you will have a great day
3. Get a partner that will hold you accountable
4. Create leverage for yourself. Some type of pain that force you to rise in the morning.

Tony Robbins says to jump out of bed in the morning, that motion creates emotion. Just move and walk out the door, don't look back!

New outlook on Food

I went camping in Big Sur two weeks ago.

Before I had ever cleansed, I would always pack a ton of food, 2x what I needed. Because I could not live without food. I had fear and insecurity.

But as I was packing and preparing food this time I could look back on the days that I went without hearty foods, and I had the confidence that if we ran out of food a day early, that we would be okay, that we would survive.

I feel so blessed, stronger and a better person for having experienced a cleanse.