The Power of Rituals
By Coach Erik at January 27, 2015 | 10:31 pm | 1 Comments
When it comes to transforming your body and your life, I offer your rituals become your destiny. This week I invite you to take a closer look at the fitness/wellness ritual that has best served you (such as starting your day with healthy breakfast routine) and one ritual that has historically stolen from you
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Small Things Great Love
By Coach Erik at January 15, 2015 | 12:47 am | 2 Comments
Coach Erik here: We can never heal all of the sadness and pain in other people’s lives. We can’t carry their load and produce miracles overnight. But we can bring a cup of cool water to a thirsty soul or a scoop of laughter to a lonely heart. We can give someone the
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Take The Plunge!
By Coach Erik at January 15, 2015 | 12:37 am | 0 Comment
Boldness has power, genius and magic in it. Begin it now! These famous words by Johann van Goethe, rung in my ear as I dove head first into the frigid Atlantic Ocean for my 42nd birthday Sunday. While the icey water stung my flesh and shocked my body I felt alive, vital and empowered!
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Secrets to a Happier Life: Act From Your Core
By Coach Erik at December 17, 2014 | 7:43 pm | 0 Comment
When you act in alignment with your core values (the things you value the most for example; connection, integrity, health, compassion, playfulness etc.) you immediately feel a surge of positive energy and personal power. I offer this is a secret to living a fit and happy life you love. Take away: What are your two
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4 Amazing Benefits of Interval Training
By Coach Erik at December 10, 2014 | 3:15 pm | 0 Comment
Interval training defined as alternating bursts of high intensity activity followed by intervals of lighter activity can have amazing effects on your health and physique. Here’s what it can do for you: #1 Burn more calories in less time. #2 increases your basal metabolic rate (the rate you burn calories at rest) so you will
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Enlighten Up!
By Coach Erik at December 8, 2014 | 4:42 pm | 0 Comment
Coach E here: For years I took myself way too seriously and as a result missed out on a lot of freedom, adventure, laughter and joy. Take away: Enlighten up! Be quick to laugh at yourself or a situation today. Dwell in possibilities not difficulties. Have the courage to be seen, heard and felt in
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Defloured
By Coach Erik at December 8, 2014 | 1:10 pm | 4 Comments
Coach Erik here: One of the single greatest things you can do for your health and waistline is to cut back on the amount of refined carbohydrates in your diet. Meals /snacks rich in these high glycemic foods lead to a sudden surge in insulin levels and are associated with weight gain, inflammation and many
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Need a Boost? Do This.
By Coach Erik at December 2, 2014 | 10:35 pm | 0 Comment
Coach E here: Food is perhaps the most abused anxiety drug and exercise is perhaps the most underutilized antidepressant. Take away: If you need a boost get moving. Emotion is created by motion. As little as two minutes of movement can change your biochemistry and can give your day a hit of awesome! Get
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Your Most Valuable Currency
By Coach Erik at November 20, 2014 | 1:40 pm | 4 Comments
The effect you have on other people is the most valuable currency there is. At the very end, all that you’ve accomplished and accumulated will fade away. What will remain are the moments of honest, brave and intimate connection that will live in the hearts of others forever. Take away: Be somebody that makes other people
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Anger Can be Healing. Here’s How.
By Coach Erik at November 13, 2014 | 4:05 pm | 0 Comment
Coach Erik here: Belying most anger is hurt, vulnerability and sadness. The challenge is most of us suppress or displace our anger, which can lead to either external rage or prolonged internal suffering, disease and pain. I offer the “courageous Lion’s roar” is the decision to understand the wisdom of your anger and express it
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