Friday 15th August 2008 - Week Four Day Five - Global Health Challenge

For years I've been teaching clients that “this incredible machine", the human body that you have, doesn't have an Instruction Manual, you get no Service Warranty on parts, so we really only get one shot to do your best to be healthy.

This is fundamentally true. We need to learn about “health maintenance”, especially with so many preventable health related illnesses today, just as much as we do for aesthetics or the way you look in the mirror.

After achieving many successes with this knowledge, I’ve decided to share the elements of learning about your Human E.C.O. System here. I don't class myself an expert or educator but I think I ‘ve become a “translator” of understanding the human body.

The more people learn about their health to cope with preventable disease, the more we create awareness of the dangers and issues surrounding them. Some people just want to be told what to do, some want to learn but I think that if I can get the majority to “learn the right tools” then they will be better “armed to fight this war on obesity”.

A plan to be successful must be realistic and practical if it is going to work.

So why is this NEW “EVOLUTION” plan going to work?
My E.C.O. method helps YOU to see how the Human systems relate and then give you the tools to become a Mechanic of the body to personal goals. Even a number of small goals add up to a large goal. Result = better health.

I will show you how to implement this method of learning with these “tools” replacing bad habits (unhealthy) with good habits (healthy). In doing so, YOU strengthen your self esteem bank through positive effort of your spiritual and mental side, and also heighten your nutritional health by making better choices – and most importantly, know why YOU are doing this.

YOU will not only see your body-shape change on the outside and in the mirror, but I have no doubt you will start to feel all the benefits that are happening on the inside. Every day we are faced with nutritional challenges that test us. These include each corner we turn to see a vending machine that can be friend or foe depending on our hunger state at the time and the food content within.

Mostly due to being hungry it’s a foe scenario as the contents aren’t normally healthy. Added to this is the prevalence of low cost, low quality, unhealthy fast food options that contribute to this obesity issue and are found on nearly every corner. I’ve designed it to test your resolve and commitment to going back to your old habits, but I urge you to resist.

Being healthy is no harder than being unhealthy – it’s a choice we make. So don’t be afraid of the challenge, and in fact embrace this as part of your formation of long term changes for a healthier YOU. I guarantee you that during this 56 day period, the “little voices” you hear in your head that insist “it’s too hard" or "but it tastes good” will be very loud at times and almost constant.

But when you “tune the voices out” and use these tools I provide, then you will already be moving out of the confusion that you may currently face and begin to get off the diet and self-esteem rollercoaster.

The purpose of the 56 day challenge is not only to help those that are overweight and trying to find a way to change that health issue, but equally, to provide a better sense of understanding of how our bodies work for everyone so that we can ALL be pro-active in our own health.

Are you ready to begin to change your habits and save your life?
It’s time to go from being a Health Worrier to a Health Warrior !


Global Health Challenge - Week Four (8 week Overview reposted in earlier blog)

Goal of this week is to consolidate the first three (3) weeks of life changing habits – Half way !
- Reduce your dairy intake
- Reduce intake of red meat and replace to white fish
- Maintain the three (3) days of activity – add an additional “family fun day” on the weekend
- Maintain H20 (water) intake to 8 glasses per day

TONY 's DIARY - (Week Four - Day Five)

Breakfast:
Energy Shake - 400ml Water + 45g Protein Powder + Combination Greens Powder + 1/2 cup Frozen Banana. Take a Daily Multi vitamin + Joint Power

Mid Morning Snack:
Green Tea + 2 x Wholemeal Soy Linseed Toast with Peanut Butter

Lunch:
Turkey Mince and CousCous Rissoles + Mixed Leaf Salad + Tomato + Cucumber + Strawberries + Dressing

Mid Afternoon snack:
Cappuccino + Protein Bar

Dinner:
Grilled Salmon + Mixed Leaf Salad + Capsicum (Red Pepper) + Tomato + Cucumber + Strawberries + Dressing.

2 Hours before Bed:
400ml water + Fibre Shake + 20g Protein Powder + Combination Greens

Overall - Water consumption = good. No Workout today - was writing again. Think I am on track leading into next week (ECO Cleanse) which I know will be tough but I am mentally ready - I hope :-)))

Daily mantra:
I am totally committed to supporting my Human ECO System with my actions.