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Volume 10, Issue 11
June 29, 2010
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Are You Stuck? How to Create Exponential Growth

Summer Time Means One Thing - It's Barbecue Time!

Gary Barnes

Gary Barnes is a global premier business, money and relationship coach; an author, and an international speaker. He is the founder of Gary Barnes International, dedicated to helping people create wealth in all areas of life. 

Gary believes anyone can lead an empowered life, no matter what their circumstances are. He has built three successful businesses from the ground up. To do this, he developed principles and tools that helped him increase his business 2000% over a three-year period.
 
He also understands dealing with adversity - he has fought life- threatening illness and won. He believes that your worst day is the day you meet the man or woman you could have been.  It's a choice.  That's why he's dedicated his life to helping people maximize their lives and their businesses through workshops, teleconferences and individual coaching. His mission in life is to make a difference and to empower everyone he connects with.
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We are just a few days from completing the first half of 2010. Does that excite you or create a little concern in you? Remember no matter where you are in regards to your goals for 2010, its only half-time!

Because it is half-time, I'm focusing on giving you the keys to know how to gain even more traction to have a strong second half. My article this month "Are You Stuck?" is designed to help you identify and release obstacles for greater momentum.

July's Group Coaching Call is also focused on the topic "Are You Stuck? How to Create Exponential Growth". To learn how you can be on the call click here.

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Are You Stuck? How to Create Exponential Growth

One of the biggest challenges facing business owners and sales professionals today is that they are stuck and may not even know it. To see if you may be stuck, ask yourself the following questions:
  • Are you frustrated with the results you're receiving for the time and money you've invested?
  • Does it seem that no matter how hard you work, you can't get ahead?
  • Are you feeling anxious that if things don't improve soon, bad things will happen; so you increase your efforts even more?
If this sounds like you or someone you know, odds are you're stuck. So how do you get unstuck? I suggest the following three-step approach that I use and that has helped many of my personal coaching clients.
Summer Time Means One Thing - It's Barbecue Time!
Nordine Zouaregby Nordine Zouareg, Triple Impact LLC

While outdoor cookouts are a great opportunity to relax and visit with friends and family, did you know that the average barbecue meal exceeds 1500 calories? That's almost an entire day's worth of calories in one meal.

That can really add unwanted inches to your waist-line over the course of the summer.

The good news is that barbecue season doesn't have to be fattening. In fact, with a few small changes to your barbecue menu, you can turn summer into the perfect opportunity for weight loss.

So before you slather on the sun screen and fire up your grill, read the following tips to lighten up this summer.

On the Grill: Believe it or not, grilling is actually a very healthy way to cook meat. Of course, the type of meat that you choose will make all of the difference. Burgers and hot dogs are traditional barbecue meats, though they aren't the healthiest. Try the following:
  • Choose lean cuts of beef, pork or poultry
  • Marinade with low fat dressing
  • Make hamburgers with extra-lean ground beef
  • Take the skin off chicken before grilling
  • Replace beef patties with ground turkey patties
  • Grill up salmon or cod
  • Forego the meat and grill veggie burgers
Side Dishes: This is where most people run into trouble. Barbecue side dishes are typically filled with one thing - fat. Creamy coleslaw and potato salads can hold as much as 15 grams of fat per serving. Try the following:
  • Make veggie kabobs and grill them
  • Replace the mayo in your salads with low-fat mayo
  • Serve fresh salad with light vinaigrette
  • Try whole-grain macaroni for your pasta salad
  • Grill up corn on the cob
  • Put out a veggie tray with low fat dip
Drinks: Most people don't realize that beverages play a big role in summer weight gain. Margaritas, beer, soda pop and punch all contain tons of empty calories. Try the following:
  • Drink water, it is always your healthiest option
  • Stick with light beer (if you really want to drink beer)
  • If you have to have a soda pop, stick with diet
  • Brew unsweetened ice tea and serve with lemon
Dessert: Yes, there are ways to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying healthy. Think outside of the box instead of turning to the typical fattening options like ice cream, pie, cake or cookies. Try the following:
  • Grill mango, banana and pineapple on kabobs
  • Stick with sorbet instead of ice cream
  • Replace peach pie with grilled peach halves
  • Choose light ice cream over regular
Remember, it's ok to splurge every once in a while. Enjoy yourself. Just keep in mind that by taking a few of the above suggestions, you can enjoy great food while getting back into great shape.

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