I have some really cool people in my life. Some of my closest friends are singers in famous punk rock bands…some are world class martial artists and professional fighters…some are published authors and speakers and some are health & wellness experts while others are spiritual leaders… and then there are my clients. I have the most amazing clients I could ever ask for. I truly am blessed.

So I am going to share a story about a client..I’m also going to share a few tips and one real controversial tip that some people are criticizing me for.

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I meet people everyday in NYC.

I do consultations weekly. Others I meet while hanging out with friends. I see some interesting things.

Interestingly enough, I have found that many people simply don’t care about their health and often times are lying to themselves about it. Many people have absolutely no idea what they are talking about. Some people don’t care until they get sick and diseased and then they are forced to deal with it. Even then, as Carolyn Myss says in her book Creating Health: ‘Most people would rather die than change their diet.’

Then there are the special few that truly want to look and feel better and want an awesome life regardless of their current level of health & wellness. These people are the exceptions – and the most inspiring people to hang out with and work with.

If you really want an awesome life and experience true health & vitality – make sure you don’t make these common mistakes that even the smartest people with the best intentions make.

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Last Friday, my friends’ 8 year old niece went missing from her home in Tracy, Northern California.
I put her photo and info on the previous post. Please take a look and send it to anyone you know on the west coast. The more people see her photo, the better the chances of this little angel being returned home safely.

When this type of thing happens to someone you know, it really changes your life.
No doubt, it’s sad when you see it on TV, but when its this close to home, it hits you really hard and makes you reevaluate your priorities.

But I am not the type to sit on my ass and cry. I took action, I have been posting the report on Facebook and Twitter and on my blog.

This experience has also brought up three of the most important lessons I can offer you in health, fitness and wellness. And no, these aren’t ‘fat loss’ or interval training tips….these lessons will change you life if you pay attention…they are simple yet powerful and often overlooked.

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So, clearly not everyone has the time to roast a chicken…
but places like Bouley Bakery or Dean and Deluca (here in NYC) do a good job at that for you, and the chickens are free range and/or organic!

Place like Whole Foods and Citarella also offer roast chickens that are pretty tasty if not totally ethically farmed and raised.

Anyway, pre-roasted chicken is an incredibly versatile protein that is crazy delicious. Here is one of my favorite ways to get my fill of this yummy bird.

Chicken Tarragon Salad with Olive Oil
Serves 2 to 4.

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Last week’s radio show on cholesterol is something you dont want to miss.

check it out…http://www.blogtalkradio.com/undergroundwellness

This live nutrition workshop can change your life,

get tickets to this event immediately as it will sell out!

The Oiling of America

Evening Workshop with Sally
Fallon, Author of the bestselling, Nourishing
Traditions and President of the Weston A. Price Foundation

Friday, February 20th, 7-9
pm
Community Church of NY, 40 East 35th
St. (Park &
Madison) Manhattan

Misinformation and deception in heart disease research

The vital role of cholesterol and saturated fats in human biochemistry

The behind-the-scenes influence of the powerful vegetable oil industry

How the cholesterol theory of heart disease has led to our current health crisis

Dangers of cholesterol-lowering drugs

What traditional foods are & why they are so critical for our health

Sally Fallon is the founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, a non-profit nutrition education foundation that provides science based information on nutrition, cholesterol and dietary fats. She is the author of the best selling cookbook, Nourishing Traditions and Eat Fat, Lose Fat,
both with Mary G. Enig, PhD, the first scientist to warn the public about the dangers of trans fatty acids.

Workshop Fee:
$20

Registration:
Space is limited. Pre-registration is strongly suggested
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/54312

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A couple of weeks ago I asked some of my clients what their top 3 tips were for staying lean and healthy. Since then, a bunch of my friends gave me their top 3 tips for a healthy and inspired life.

You’re about to see that true health goes way beyond fitness training…After you read this post, leave a comment & tell me:

1 – Which are your favorite tips

2 – Add your own personal tips that you want to share

12 Tips for an Awesome Life from Ximena

‘The Modern Cavewoman’

1) Eat wholesome, organic plant foods & organic grass fed animals in the right proportions
for my metabolic type (carb type).

2) Avoid the foods that I tested intolerant to.

3) Cook and ENJOY EVERY BITE.

4) Grass fed, raw, organic butter is a MUST… I Eat as much fat as I can handle

5) Drink ½ my body weight in ounces of H2O Evian in glass

6) Lift any form of free weight. Some days I lift very very heavy weights other days I go lighter.

7) I do it for no more than 18 minutes 4-5 times per week.

Make it a point to exercise all my bodies:
a) Physical (move)
b) Mental (learn something new)
c) Spiritual (meditate & love myself)
d) Emotional (personal development and grow from my relationships with self and others)

9) Make love

10) Love my work

11) Get sun

12) Get good quality rest

Ximena is a friend of mine from my Miami, she has a killer website and calendar that should be hanging on your office wall: www.ximenagonzalez.com

Top 3 Fat Loss Tips from a Formerly Overweight, Depressed, Punk Rock Rebel without a Cause turned Nutrition, Fat Loss and Internet Marketing Expert

1.  Never

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As I was heading into the uptown F train this morning, I grabbed one of those free papers that are being handed out…

If you know me, you know this is RARE.

But there was a cover story that caught my eye.

Today’s Metro NY paper has a story on how reality TV (which, by the way, is not real at all) erode
women’s confidence and body image.

The first thing I thought to myself was: ‘Is this news?”

Is this like the ‘reports’ that come out saying children who play video games have poor communication and social skills?

Isn’t this stuff obvious?
Do people really not know this?

Now I can understand the recent news exposing the hidden amphetamines in fat burners and diet drinks – that’s shocking news for many people.

But reality TV? Come on.
Does anyone think that these shows are actually real?
The recent USC study that prompted this story brought up some interesting facts. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery:

• The number of 18-year-olds who underwent breast-implant surgery nearly tripled from 2002 to 2003.
• There has been a 444% increase in plastic surgery since 1997.
• Over 90% of all plastic surgery is performed on women.
• Americans spent approximately $12.4 billion on cosmetic procedures in 2006.

The findings suggested that women felt a surgically enhanced body was more attractive to men,
…but do you know what men think about it???

To find out what men really think and simple steps to avoiding low self esteem, drugs or surgery….

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Here is a fast and east broccoli recipe that is ultra delicious, super easy to make, nutrient dense, makes enough for 2-3 meals and will help you improve your HEALTH, VITALITY and BURN FAT….

All ingredients are organic and both butter and cream are from grass fed cows..and NO, eating FAT does not make you FAT

Broccoli Souffle

3 large stalks broccoli, steamed and cut up into many small pieces

3/4 cup heavy cream

1/2 stick butter

1 tbs Celtic Sea Salt

1 tbs pepper

1 tbs garlic

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Carie is my most successful pre/post natal client who trained consistently throughout her entire pregnancy. Within a few short weeks of delivering her beautiful baby boy, Carie easily lost the weight and got her lean, sexy body back in no time. Here are her best tips:

1.  Get healthy fats like grass fed butter, eggs and beef back into your body…..you need to nourish your body and brain to have a healthy physical, mental & emotional outlook

2. Get rid of SUGAR!!

3. Walk daily… move your body at least three times a week…anything except a cardio machine

4. Get adequate sleep..which means go to sleep by 10pm most nights..

Introducing Nicole…check out those arms! Nicole’s best tips include…

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