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My Big Why Behind My Breathing Technique

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I want to take a moment and thank you for all the love and personal emails I received since writing last week’s blog post… it really means a lot to me (my love language-words of affirmation, Hello!). Also, I wanted to apologize for not writing you for several months and at the same time thank you for your loyalty and commitment to my message of living healthy #8daysaweek. As I made the transition from New York to Paris on January 2nd for a 6-month work assignment, it took me a month or so to adjust and fully immerse myself into the culture.

I look forward to sharing some of my good, bad and ugly moments of adjusting to a city where the language is foreign and the geography is new… let me just say it has made for an interesting month so far and I wouldn’t change it for the world #blissedout.

I’m committed to serving you every Tuesday for the rest of this year through different vehicles like blog, vlog, audio samples, interviews with experts and well-designed pdf cheatsheets to up your health game. I have a feeling you are going to like how I mix it up on you, just how my clients like the spontaneity I give them.

Also, I want to remind you that I always welcome your feedback and questions – I’m a big believer that the only way we are going to inspire a higher level of energy and consciousness around wellness is if you help me curate the content. Teamwork makes the dream work; let’s dream big.

My approach to 8 Days A Week Wellness is always through the 3W’s of Move Well, Eat Well, and Think Well. This week I want to encourage you around the Think Well component and address your Champion Mindset. When you master your mindset you move in the direction you are meant to move in. (This week’s tweetable)

My fitness mentor Todd Durkin is always preaching “Get Your Mind Right”… and I’ve found over the last 15 years that you can exercise and practice proper nutrition but if you don’t invest time into developing a positive mindset, your results will never reach the next level you are going for. Part of developing this mindset has to do with knowing how to create mental space and what to do with the space you create… and this week I’m excited to share with you the foundation of my personal meditation practice that I’ve been doing for over 12 years.

My mentor Uncle Joe taught me a specific breathing technique that has served me and many of my clients over the years. Today I not only share the technique but I share the “why” behind the technique in less than a minute. Not sure about you, but I’ve never been one of those people that can just memorize something that’s said to me unless I understand the why behind the subject. Once I know the why, I’ll never forget it… and most importantly I’ll actively use it. If you are like me then you will love this weeks message and take action.

>>>Check out my audio meditation message here.<<<

Lastly, I’d like to add that I’m not just sharing some meditation toolkit with you today… I’m passing on a gift that was given to me before my mentor Uncle Joe graduated to heaven and the #1 reason why I moved to New York and started my company with such vision.

The vision was and still is Find Your Center aka Get Your Mind Right. Let me warn you that this is the most challenging part of wellness. Most people fall short because like Abs in the gym, they put it at the end of their workout or in this case, their day. I challenge you to start your day with 1 minute of mindfulness for the next 22 days.

I didn’t feel that just writing about this would make a big impact on you because I want this to be experiential for you. So, I locked myself in a recording studio (got my inner Jay-Z on!) and recorded multiple meditations.

Over the 3 hours of recording I remembered many nuggets of wisdom that my mentor shared with me. Through a bunch of tears, smiles, and laughs I made an attempt to honor Uncle Joe as I pass on the gift that was given to me and I hope it makes a difference in your life.

I’ll be sharing 8 different recordings that will build on each other over the next 6 months. I hope you love them as much as I loved creating them for you.

With every blessing,
Coach

If you missed last week’s blog post – head on over here and check it out. Move it or lose it, fam! “See” you next Tuesday. Same time, same place!

8 Great Move It or Lose It Movements To Create All Day Energy

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Movement is less about exercise and more about embracing a mindset.

It’s that simple…and at the same time, not easy.

These 8 move-it or lose-it movements are specifically intended to get you going and keep you going. They will incorporate movement into your everyday activities and spark your metabolism from the moment you jump out of bed to greet the day.

Take a moment now to check out the 8 movements and incorporate them into your everyday routine:

    1. Get up and brush your teeth
      This is your first action of each day. As soon as you get out of bed, brush your teeth for at least 2 minutes to jump start your mind & body. Even if you’re tired, I challenge you to do it. Once you do, you will find yourself more aware and awake. 9 out of 10 times you will not feel like going back to bed. It’s about Mind over Mattress, your mind is more powerful than you can imagine. PS: The snooze button was made for lazy people, it has no part of the healthy lifestyle you are focused on. #YouSnoozeYouLose

 

    1. Put music on
      Music puts a rhythm and beat to your movements. You can’t help but keep moving when your tunes are playing and you’ve got your swag on. Music crates movement. And movement creates momentum. As the French say, “Voila!”

 

    1. Make and eat breakfast
      Breaking the overnight fast is critical to your energy. It’s the first big thing you’ve planned for the day. It’s one of my three critical phases to health (move well, think well, and of course, eat well). Spending time in France, I’ve noticed that the Parisians don’t put much importance on breakfast. They’d rather sleep a few minutes longer and grab a croissant and coffee on the way to work (if they eat anything at all). Sleeping an extra 15 minutes and sacrificing breakfast is self-sabotage. Taking time to make and eat breakfast gets your daily lifestyle off on the right step and revs up your metabolism. So I urge you (and the French people here in Paree) to take the time to have breakfast. Wake up for your wellness and set yourself up for success.

 

    1. Plan and prep at least 2 more meals
      This preparation of a mid-morning snack and lunch (maybe even a mid-afternoon snack) will keep you on track and will become part of your daily lifestyle. You’ll stay on course, when you know where you are headed. Remember that health and fitness is frequency and having meals planned keeps you on that track. When you eat well, you go from average energy to excellent energy. Anything is possible in your day if you never get tired.

 

    1. Get outside and go for a walk
      Spending time outside is energizing because scientifically we get Vit. D from the sun which elevates our mood. When I move well outside I like to think of it as an adventure. If it’s jogging in a new neighborhood or exploring my local community, my goal is to look for a few new things. If you are looking for newness, you’ll find it. I hope you enjoy your next adventure and let your imagination soar. Baby steps… today I challenge you to drive a different way to work or for the city commuter, walk down different streets. My personal clients know that I like to reference hip hop lyrics from time to time, so to conclude this point, like Hip-Hop star Lil’ Wayne says, “Walk It Out” every day.

 

  1. Sit and breathe
    This is probably the hardest of the 8 movements. Sit where it’s very quiet and concentrate on a minute of quiet breathing time…that’s five sets of 4-2-6 breathing (just 60 seconds). Focus on one thing that you are grateful for. This will help you center yourself and set up your mind to think more effectively and gain clarity and purpose.

 

    1. Plan another movement
      This is the time to practice living your lifestyle, to inspire your significant other, co-workers and community. Healthy living and movement are not something that can be taught. They must be caught…planned and practiced. After 15 years of teaching healthy living, 10% of client results are because I teach them vs the 90% that they see me living the lifestyle and practicing what I preach. As your confidence level increases, your sense of purpose ignites, your relationships flourish, and your body becomes stronger.

 

  1. Create more joy
    There is happiness and then there is joy. Happiness is in the moment, maybe after purchasing new shoes or kicks, maybe after someone compliments you. Joy is an internal feeling from within that’s built over time. Daily, consistent movement creates joy and enhances gratefulness. It’s hard to be grateful and be depressed. Movement is depression’s Kryptonite. That’s a tweetable! Movement improves your mind, body and spirit—all of which adds to your happiness, overall health and energy. Make your move-it or lose-it lifestyle an exciting quest #8daysaweek.

 

“It’s about setting your pace from the outset in the morning and getting your body moving, so you can keep your fire burning,” as I said in a post a few months ago. “Without motion, you’re not creating any energy and your metabolism will stay slow and sluggish, which is exactly what you don’t want.” So get moving and keep moving. As my mentor, Dr. Jeffrey Bland, told me many years ago as I was arriving to the gym in the morning while he was leaving, “You Either Move It or Lose It, It’s Your Choice.”

Bonne Journee from Paree,

Coach

P.S. What’s your top tip to get moving? Please share your success story and keep the conversation going strong.

 

 

 

 

 

How to Master Selflessness

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I was sincerely impressed with an exemplary story about selflessness told by Coach K (Mike Krzyzewski) in a recent interview about the 2012 U.S. Olympic Basketball team. For those of you who might not be familiar with Coach K, he is the prominent Duke University basketball coach and the USA Olympic Basketball coach who helped lead the U.S. to 10 gold medals, two silver medals and two bronze medals. Continue reading →

Tips for New Year’s Productivity and Joy (More or Less)

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The beginning of a New Year—it’s a time to make resolutions to get fit and stay healthy. And it’s also a great time to get back on the path to being more productive and joyful. All it takes to succeed is a little more of one thing…and a little less of something else.

First the more part. Express more gratitude more often in 2016. Appreciate people who help you achieve something, whether big or small. At least once every month, send a gratitude note to someone who has helped you get ahead or achieve something. Being grateful will fill you and the person you send the note to with joy. And when you are joyful and happy, you will be more productive. Continue reading →

Feeling Stuck? Create Momentum with this Simple Exercise

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Have you ever felt so incredibly grateful that you had to share it with someone?

That someone is you this week.

In this week’s Coaching Conversation, I share with you an exercise that if done properly will get immediate results and create momentum in all areas of your life. Feeling stuck?

This exercise will get you moving in the right direction and have you feeling grateful for what you already have. 

Start to see your life from abundance. 

I refer to the 30 Day Think Well Challenge in this weeks video, which is the last and final part of my  90 day Move well, Eat well, and Think well challenge. In the last 90 days I have given away my best stuff and shared the FYCmethod that I practice with my celebrity clients for free, for anyone that signed up.

Don’t worry if you missed it, I’ll be starting it up again soon with New updates. For now, I hope you enjoy this week’s coaching conversation and remember, you are celebrated in public for what you do in private. 

Cheers with Lime Water, 

Coach

PS:  Remember to share a comment in the section below and keep the conversation going!

PSS: For daily tips, pics, and gold,  follow me on IG and FB @CoachAdamCobb 

 

 

It’s Time to Get Your Mind Right!

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On January 2nd 2015, in Napa Valley, CA, it was a beautiful 75 degrees and ended up being the day I had a full restorative experience or what I like to call, “a Think Well session.”

I realized that up until that point in my life I thought I knew what resting was until the magic I was about to experience. Watch the video above to experience the magic with me.

Technology has made it so that we can work anywhere; therefore we work everywhere. 

Does this sound familiar?

To infuse think well-time into your day you must be okay with letting go of aspects of your career so you can create excellence in aspects of your life.

Simply napping is not enough!

In the next 30 days, I’m going to teach you how to restore, reset, and feel refreshed. 

Ultimately, so you feel energized to create momentum and feel fully alive and present in every moment.  The only way to put your “doing” down is to infuse think well techniques into your daily rhythm.

All you have do is sign up for the free #30DayThinkWellChallenge, starting Feb 1st, to receive daily messages from me that will consist of pics, videos, quotes, audio, copy, that will encompass meditation tips, spiritual practices, visualization exercises, planning techniques, anything and everything that will help you create mental space to get your mind right and gain the mental edge. 

This is the simple most important lesson I can teach you. It’s what truly makes me a coach and separates me from most trainers and nutritionists. 

To think well is not the absence of work, but the presence of the present moment. The reflection of what you have versus what you don’t have, who you are verse what you do.

I hope you accept my challenge and sign up for the #30DayThinkWellChallenge See you on the battle field, building the biggest muscle of all, the muscle of your mind.

It will be a game changing life exercise!

It’s time to get your mind right!

Cheers with Water,
Coach Adam Cobb

 

The Secret to Getting Amazing Sleep

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Click here to watch this week’s Coaching Conversation comes from Kara from New Jersey.

She asks, “I have had a lot of trouble sleeping at night. Do you have any tips to help me improve my sleep?”

Watch today’s Coaching Conversation to learn the 3 things you need to do consistently to improve your sleep habits today.

As a bonus, I’m also going to let you in on a little secret: You don’t necessarily need 8 hours of sleep each night. You may be among the ranks of Bill Clinton and Madonna – who are legendary 4-hour sleepers and let’s just say, “a little productive.”

In today’s video, you will also get the inside scoop on how to determine the amount of sleep that you really need versus what you were told to believe.

Tweetable: It’s not the quantity of hours we sleep, but it’s about the quality of hours we get. @CoachAdamCobb @FYCmethod #8DaysAWeek

I would love for you to share your strategy on getting good sleep in the comments below!

Kara, get ready to get some more zzz’s girl!

Cheers With Water,

Coach Adam Cobb

REM for a Healthy Lifestyle

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For the last several weeks I’ve been focused on REM, not rem sleep but Reading, Exercise, and Meditation. Its made a big impact on not only my energy, but my memory, and quality of life. Find out what order works for you and start with 10 minutes minimum of each.

Reading:

I find that in the morning when I’m having my Pure Greens and breakfast Reading fits perfect. I’m reading constantly throughout the day, mostly on topics of health, nutrition, exercise, and coaching, but my readings in the morning are reserved for more spiritual reading and investing into my faith.

Exercise:
Then I’m off to the gym or track for Exercise, usually 30 to 50 minutes total.

Meditation:
Now comes the most important part and also the most neglected by most. By now meditation is known to be important, it has shown to have major benefits in stress relief which can significantly influence weight loss or as I like to say “health gain”. As if that’s not enough, many athletes, celebrities and leaders in the fields of business and success turn to meditation as their source for centering.

Back to my REM, after Exercise it’s time for me to complete my REM for the day. When I’m done stretching (and I hope you are stretching), either right in the gym, a bench on the riverwalk, central park or my balcony, I make time for meditation. Usually I spend 10 to 20 minutes to work the biggest muscle of all, the muscle of the mind.

Some people like to meditate first thing in the morning and if that works for you then that’s excellent, personally even though my energy is high right when I wake up I have more energy after I workout which makes this time optimal. Recently at Duke Integrative Medicine I asked the brilliant mind of Dr. Jeff Brantley, meditation leader, when is the best time to meditate and he answered, “during the part of your day when you experience the highest level of energy”. That answer confused me at first because I was always under the impression that when I felt calm and peaceful I should meditate, well guess what? If I meditate at that time, I’m falling asleep.

YOUR REM: ask yourself, When is the best time for my REM? How long will I give myself to complete my REM?

Important Note – for the people that think “I just don’t have enough time”, stop being selfish. The 30 minutes daily it will take you to make REM a part of your healthy lifestyle will provide you the ability to be a better listener, better communicator and better human being.

Make the time to Find Your Center

Cheers with Water,

Coach Adam Cobb