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WHAT’S YOUR MORNING ROUTINE?

WHY START OFF UNHAPPY?

DING! You wake up to the alarm on your phone. You turn it off, but since the phone is already in your hand, you might as well check Facebook and the news, right? Wrong. That’s a great way to start the day in a very negative state. Chances are, you’re going to see something you don’t like — bad news, negative statuses, or something else that brings you down. At least, that’s been my experience. So while I used to get on my phone first thing, I’ve been working hard to build a different kind of morning routine. And I have to say, it’s made a big difference. My routine starts with one rule: No internet, phone, TV, or email for the first hour of the day. Instead, I get up a bit earlier than usual and spend time getting into the right mindset for the day ahead. I’ve read two great books lately — Hal Elrod’s “The Miracle Morning” and Craig Ballantyne’s “The Perfect Day Formula.” Each day, I read and do a few things to really start the day off right. Usually, I’ll get up and drink a glass of water. That alone makes a big difference — being rehydrated after hours without fluid intake is invigorating! I’ll also get the blood pumping with a quick five- minute workout — just something to wake me up: jumping jacks, pushups, situps, or whatever gets the job done. After that, it’s time to hop in the shower. I also spend time every morning on devotions and reading the Bible. It’s important to me that I give at least 10 minutes as early as possible to God, thanking Him for what He’s given me and opening myself to what He’s asking me to do that day. After that, I spend five minutes or so meditating. I know that to many, meditation seems a little strange. But it’s one of the few things that almost all incredibly successful people have in common, and

it’s not so hard to do. Sit down in a quiet place and think about breathing. Do this for five minutes. That’s all there is to it!

After that, I’m ready for a healthy breakfast, and I head to work in a positive frame of mind. At the end of the day, I write down three things that I’m grateful for in a journal. And that’s it! It’s amazing what a little routine change can do, but I’m sleeping better and already feel less stressed than in months past.

What’s your routine look like? If you want to shake things up, get up 15 minutes earlier tomorrow and don’t get on the internet. Instead, drink some water, get some exercise, and try a little mediation. I promise, you’ll feel better immediately!

Be well,

- Steven Hadley

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Honey THE APP THAT PUTS MORE MONEY IN YOUR POCKET

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“I flipped through all these coupon books, tabulated the best day to make my purchase based on historical sales data and weather patterns, and then leaped from store to store like a frugal ninja to buy you this backpack for 75 percent off.” Okay, so maybe you didn’t grow up with parents quite this frugal, but you know the value of a dollar. Why spend more than you have to? Fortunately, like many things in this brave new world, frugality is now automatic. All you have to do to save money is add an extension called Honey to your Google Chrome web browser. It’s an application that works with a number of online stores. When you’re about to hit checkout, simply click on the Honey button, and you’ll see the coupons and sales available for your purchase. Honey does the hard work of crunching numbers for you, automatically applying the best coupon code so you can sit back and count all the money you saved. On Amazon, Honey is able to look through all of the sellers for a given item and show you the one with the lowest price. Even better, Honey itself is absolutely free, and it kicks back a cash bonus for each purchase you make. These points accumulate in your HoneyGold account, and you can use them for thousands of sellers, including Target, Walmart, Groupon, and more. There’s really no reason not to add Honey to your browser, except for maybe one huge concern. Once you see how much money you’re saving, you might just turn into one of those crazy impulse shoppers!

Success Story “We were working out at Planet Fitness and not getting the results we wanted. We really had lack of motivation, and the repetitive routine at the gym was getting boring and not giving the results we were looking for. Since joining FBBC, it’s been great! We love the convenience of being able to schedule sessions and cancel or change times if needed. We have enjoyed the sessions as well as learning more about nutrition and fitness! FBBC offers so much to their clients, from personally trained sessions to nutrition training and many different challenges. They are like part of our family, and we look forward to going to de-stress there at the end of every work day. Steve has lost 15 pounds and is back to wearing 32 size pants, and I’ve lost 20 pounds and two full sizes! We love FBBC!” - Steve and Becky

To get started with Honey and make your savings automatic, check out www.joinhoney.com !

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Are You Ready to Live to 100?

If you lived to 100 would you be ready? Do this, and you will be. Most people expect to live a long life. After all, this is the age of medical technology, and life expectancy has never been longer. The centenarians are the fastest-growing age demographic in the U.S. (and maybe the world). Chances are pretty good that you will end up joining those ranks whether you want to or not. I often ask the attendees at my seminars and lectures which they would prefer: 1) to live to 85 with a guarantee that they will be mostly healthy and able-bodied or 2) to live to 100 but with no guarantee on what kind of quality of life they will have. Almost without exception, everyone chooses option 1. It seems that people don’t want longevity if it means the possibility of poor health, nursing homes, medications, and being dependent on others. People want quality of life over quantity of life. But there is a third option. What if you could live to 100 (or more) in good health and be physically capable of doing all of the stuff that you currently enjoy doing? Would you choose both quantity and quality? Well, here’s the thing. As I said, you might live to 100 whether you want to or not, so you might as well be prepared. Although you can’t do anything about your genetics or past health choices or the development of certain diseases, you still have a lot of control over your destiny. Do these things to give yourself the best possible chance of living long AND living well. 1. STOP: The best thing you can do is to stop sabotaging your health. That means giving up vices, especially smoking. If you smoke (even a little) or live with a smoker then you really, really don’t want to live to 100 because, if you do, your quality of life won’t be very good. If heart disease hasn’t already killed you then every day, every moment will be a struggle to breathe because of pulmonary disease, or you will be unable to talk because of throat or lung cancer. That’s no way to live. Trust me, I’ve seen it. 2. Functional fitness: A functional fitness routine is the way to go. It improves upper-body strength, lower-body strength, core endurance, muscle power, balance, agility, coordination, and so much more. You will be able to keep doing all of the things you love to do, and you will feel better doing them. 3. HIIT: For aerobic exercise, nothing beats high-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT uses intervals of high-intensity exercise interspersed with intervals of lower-intensity exercise. Basically, you will get out of breath and sweaty during the hard intervals and will mostly recover during the easier intervals. This is far superior for improving fitness than the traditional steady- state aerobic exercise.

4. Nutrition: You’ve heard it all before but probably only follow a fraction of what you know. Eat more lean protein, healthy fats, complex carbs, and fiber. Eat less or no saturated fats, sodium, and sugar. Pack your diet with a wide variety of fresh (preferably organic and from your own garden) vegetables and fruit. Eat whole grains (brown rice, couscous, oatmeal) as a staple. Consume fish, chicken breast, and pork loin (lean protein sources) at every meal. 5. Get vertical: Spirituality is a key aspect of good health. Get back in touch with God. Pray, read scripture, and meditate on a daily basis. It is great to handle the stresses of life and keep you centered. 6. Relate: Keep those relationships healthy and strong. Tell your husband or wife how much you love them. Mend those broken ties with family and friends. Find good folks to spend time with and get close to. Life is too short and love is too important. There is no guarantee of longevity just as there is no guarantee of a high quality of life. But IF you do live to 100, don’t you want to be ready?

Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil 1 large sweet potato, peeled and diced

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1 large onion, diced

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes 4 teaspoons lime juice ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

2 tablespoons chili powder 4 teaspoons ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground chipotle chile (optional)

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¼ teaspoon salt 2 ½ cups water

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Heat oil in large pot. Add sweet potato and onion and cook until onion begins to soften. Add spices and salt and stir for 30 seconds. Add water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 10-12 minutes, or until sweet potato is tender. 2. Add beans, tomato, and lime juice. Increase heat and return to a simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat and cook until slightly thickened and reduced, about 5 minutes. 3. Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and serve. Recipe inspired by eatingwell.com.

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Great Morning Routines

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The Honey App Success Story

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Are You Ready to Live to 100? Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Chili

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America’s Best Amusement Parks

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THE RIDE OF YOUR LIFE THE BEST AMUSEMENT PARKS IN AMERICA (THAT AREN’T DISNEY)

Knott’s Berry Farm, Buena Park, California Don’t let its age fool you; one of America’s oldest amusement parks has no problem keeping up with the expectations of today’s guests. Packed full of thrill rides and roller coasters, family rides and 4-D experiences, live entertainment, a full ghost town, and some of

Summertime means family vacations, and few places offer as much family fun as your classic amusement park. If you’d rather avoid the high prices and long lines at the home of a certain mouse, there are countless amusement parks all across this great nation! Consider some of these for your family’s vacation destination: Cedar Point, Sandusky, Ohio Found on every thrill-seeker’s to-do list, Cedar Point has been dubbed the “roller coaster capital of the world.” Cedar Point is home to 17 current and former world record-holding roller coasters, including the Valravn, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster. Even if roller coasters aren’t your thing, guests can enjoy other thrill rides, family rides, attractions, and several kid sections throughout the park. Knoebels, Elysburg, Pennsylvania Knoebels is the park for families on a budget, offering free parking and admittance — guests just pay for any food or rides they enjoy during their stay. While everyone else is busy scrambling for the “latest and greatest,” Knoebels prides itself on nostalgia, with bumper cars, wooden coasters, and a classic carousel among an array of other attractions.

the best dining you’ll find at any amusement park, Knott’s Berry Farm knows how to have fun. You can even grab a jar of famous Knott’s jam before you head out! If you’re ready for roller coasters, one-of-a-kind attractions, delicious food, or just looking to create new memories with your family, you really can’t go wrong with an amusement park. Just hold tight and have fun!

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