Aug 30
By: Jamie Len Cumbo 1. Resting in between reps is ok. I used to think that once you could not do anymore without stopping, that meant you were done. Wrong. Try doing 9 reps, then stop and take a couple deep breaths…and push some more out. You will find these mid-set breaks actually help you …
Aug 29
By: Jamie Len Cumbo I am currently on a personal journey to health and doing P90X to help get me to my goals. I am half way through my 90 day commitment and have seen a dramatic change in my health already. To help others who are THINKING about starting P90x, RECENTLY started the program, …
Aug 24
By: Jamie Len Cumbo I picked up a jump rope for the first time when I hit a weight loss plateau a few years ago. It helped me get over the plateau… but more importantly it quickly became my new passion. I never would have thought at 30 years old I would love jumping rope …
Aug 23
By: Jamie Len Cumbo Recently, I have been hearing and reading a lot about vegetarians and vegans. I used to think they only existed in California. Now, it seems everywhere I turn I hear of someone else who embodies this lifestyle. My first thoughts when I would learn someone didn’t eat meat or anything that …
Aug 18
By: Jamie Len Cumbo It’s easy to be motivated on a new diet and exercise regiment when you see the number on the scale going down, down, down. BUT- when that number slows or stops moving entirely- that can be a different story. I think most of this comes from a lifelong struggle of associating …
Aug 10
By: Jamie Len Cumbo It wasn’t until recently I realized that I have more control over my health than previously thought. After being tired of dealing with daily symptoms of an autoimmune disease I was diagnosed with called Sjorgren’s, (where your healthy tissues and organs are attacked), it left me feeling fatigue and achy on …
Aug 01
By: Jamie Len Cumbo Your life is a series of defining moments. Whatever you choose to call it: a “defining moment,” an “AHA!” moment or an “epiphany”… almost everyone has had one (if not many of them), in their life. Some people even choose to call it ‘hitting rock bottom’. Regardless of what you call …
Aug 01
By: Jamie Len Cumbo A four leaf clover, horseshoe, rabbit’s foot, lucky charm… whatever you hold onto for “LUCK”, go ahead and throw them all away. Luck does not exist. But there is good news. Whatever it is that you are WISHING for… you can still bring into your life. I have used these techniques …
Aug 01
By Jamie Len Cumbo What makes women beautiful? I hope when you think of beauty, you think of women who are not only physically attractive (there are PLENTY of those women out there), but women who have substance to their heart. Then again- what do we consider physically beautiful? Society has taught us that if …
Aug 01
By: Jamie Len Cumbo I was watching an inspiring show the other night, where a girl named Rachel was on her way to losing over 200 lbs. She was mid-way through her journey and had reached a point where she finally met the weight requirements and was able to go bungee jumping. When presented with …
