Coughlin Inner Circle

How Much is Your Health Worth?

This past week, with the discovery of my father’s heart condition, really got me thinking how important your health is and my renewed appreciation for life itself.

Now obviously, the coronary artery disease (CAD) my father has is a genetic predisposition and he doesn’t have much control over that.  But rest assure my father’s lack of exercise, poor eating habits and high stress levels have not done him any favors either.

My good friend Frank, who’s father just passed away a few weeks ago also had the same type of lifestyle, and as Frank said “For him to simply go for a walk everyday would have easily made him live 5-10 years longer.” 

Even though Frank’s father did live to be 85, just imagine how much better of a life he would have lived had he been healthier.  Frank’s father also had quintuple bypass surgery 10 years before he passed away, but refused to exercise and look what happened as a result.

Just a few weeks ago, I met with a lady, who after only 3 sessions of training with me, decided that “she doesn’t have the time to commit to an exercise and nutrition program.”  And that her job is too demanding. 

Well, what this lady needs to understand is that each day that passes by where she isn’t regularly exercising and eating right, she's actually running “out of time.”

Sure, she may live another 20-30 years, (I think she was in her 40’s) but sooner or later her body is going to throw in the towel if she continues to use the “I don’t have the time excuse” - just like it warned my father and showed Frank’s father. 

By the way, as I’ve said before, who cares if you live to be 80-90 years old, when the vast majority of those years are of horrible quality…wouldn’t you agree?

Point is, you really need to think long and hard how much is your health worth to you?

If you can’t make a regular appointment with yourself to do some type of exercise everyday (yes, everyday), then you DON’T value your health.

If you don’t have the will-power or common sense to eat healthy, then you DON’T value your health.

If you continue to be negative about everything in your life and easily get stressed out because of it, then you DON’T value your health.

These really are simple things that our society continues to minimize everyday, until something tragic happens and it’s too late.  But the simple fact is, making the choice to live a healthy lifestyle is an easy decision you can start making TO-DAY!

And if YOU happen to be one of these people, I’m just the person to help lead the way. 

I have awesome trainers who I’m sure will give you that extra motivation you need to be successful - http://www.fitnessandresults.com/getting_started.php or I have life-changing fitness products - http://www.fitnessandresults.com/products.php
that simulate the same thing. 

Either way, you have no excuses to NOT be healthy!

Have a nice day.

Yours in Total Fitness & Maximum Success,

Jim Coughlin   

Update about My Father

Well, I've got good news and bad news.

The good news is, my father actually did NOT have a heart attack.  Due to the irregular heart beat he was showing and enzyme they found in his blood, they originally thought this was the case.

But after being transferred to a coronary specialist about 25 miles away, they determined there that he has a type of CAD - aka a coronary artery deficiency.  He inherited this from his father.  So that's the bad news.

Also, he'll have to take some type of medication to treat this heart condition as well, but you bet your arse that the next time I talk to him, I'm gonna make sure that he ALSO gets started on a regular exercise program and healthy eating plan...because he wasn't before...or at least not as often as he should.

Anyway, my mother picked him up from the hospital today and he is recovering just fine.

I want to thank everyone who sent their inspirational and heart-felt emails over the past couple days.  They really mean ALOT! 

If I didn't personally respond back to you, I apologize, been kinda out of it the past couple days.

I'll get back into the swing of things here shortly.

Jim    

Your Thoughts and Prayers Are Much Appreciated

I just learned that my father had a heart attack a few days ago and it goes without saying that I'm very shocked about it. 

He has a condition of the heart called angina which is a chest pain that occurs when the heart muscle does not get enough blood.

He is currently at the hospital in stable condition and awaiting surgery.  I believe the doctors there are going to perform a cardiac stent to treat the coronary blockage and hopefully, everything goes well.

I know this is a bit personal and I know some of you reading this barely know me, but ANY thoughts and prayers you can send my father's way would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Jim Coughlin

Stronger Than a Rocket

If you were to visit a Barnes & Noble, Borders & Books or your local grocery store and browse through the magazine section, you’ll notice that it’s littered with countless publications covering everything from fitness, health, weight-loss to bodybuilding and so on.

Each magazine cover you see usually has the same criteria.  A man or woman model chiseled to perfection because he or she has been working out their entire life and they’ve finally graced a magazine cover (whoop-de-freakin-do) or they’ve been airbrushed to the bajesus…to the point where they don’t even look human, so you don’t know what’s real and what’s not.

Then you have the next component to the cover.  The super, over-the-top, audacious headlines.  You know the ones I’m talking about…

“Six-pack abs in Six Weeks”
“7 Secrets to Lasting Weight Loss”
“Get into Super-Model Shape in 30 Days or Less”

…and many, many more. 

Basically, they’ll say anything and everything to get you to buy their magazine.  And they usually succeed in the process.

But what happens next?

The person who buys the magazine flips to the cover story only to be disappointed with the same, regurgitated information that has been printed many times before.  Only this time, it’s packaged differently with a new twist or angle.  Whatever.

Look, if you depend on magazines as a reliable source of info to achieve your fitness and weight loss goals…I promise you, you’re not going to be successful. 

Why?

Well, aside from the obvious fact that they’re filled to the brim with worthless fluff, magazines neglect the most important component of all when it comes to achieving your goals…Having a proper mindset.

If you’re someone who is seriously overweight, has no confidence or someone who has been depressed for years and has lost all hope, having a strong mindset is critical to your success.

You can’t expect to be cured by the emotional lure of a hollow, life-sucking magazine that doesn’t care about you and your situation. 

I’ve told you in the past that 80 percent of your success with fitness comes from proper nutrition while the other 20 comes from effective strength training and consistent cardiovascular exercise.

Well guess what?

100 percent of your success comes from having the right mindset.

That means, instead of living vicariously through trendy, disposable magazines that are filled with empty promises…why not start making realistic, attainable goals for yourself?

And no, it’s not hard.

Ask yourself these questions…

How much weight do I want to lose?
What size clothes do I want to be able to fit into?
What body fat percentage do I want to have?
How will I feel and how happy will I be when I achieve these goals?

Once you have answers to these questions, you need to start programming your mind to achieve them.  And Believe it or not, your mind is VERY powerful.

I was reading something the other day that explained how everything on earth functions at a certain vibration level.  Anything from an airplane, to a tree to your wrist watch sets of a specific vibration.

Yet scientists have proven that the strongest vibration (Even stronger than a rocket) is found in “human thought.”  Pretty interesting…Wouldn’t ya say?

The thoughts you think day in and day out serve as a blue print of who you are and where you’re going in your life.

Understand that whatever your goals may be, you need to constantly be focusing on them.  Write them down on a 3x5 index card and carry them with you everywhere you go.  Repeat them to yourself as you are taking a shower, driving to work or while you’re exercising. 

If you’re shaking your head right now or doubtful this doesn’t work, you’re NOT being serious about your goals. 

I have used this technique in many aspects of my life and let me tell you, it WORKS like clockwork... and it can work for you too.   Start programming your mind for success and you’ll start to attract what you want.  Your focus and determination will be like a lazer-guided missile moving toward its target.  NOTHING will be able to stop it!

Well, that’s all for now my friend.  Have a good weekend!

Yours in Total Fitness & Maximum Success,

Jim Coughlin

How to Live Your Life

Here's an inspiring talk from a guy named Randy Pausch who really makes you think twice the next time you want to complain, bitch and whine about what's happening in your life - considering  he will be losing his very soon.

Be sure to check this out - http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw

Best Regards,

Jim Coughlin