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  20 May 2022

  The #1 Enemy of Your Goals

  If you could call out the #1 enemy of your goals, what would it be? There are so many to choose from: Not having enough time Lack of support Not knowing what to do Your genetics Pizza The list goes on and on! But what if we told you that none of those things are actually your enemy. (Seriously!) That’s because … drumroll … the number one thing standing in between you and your goals is: YOU! We can ALL get in our own way from time to time. Here are just a few ways we let it happen: You haven’t made reaching your goals a true priority. This means you let your healthy habits slide when ....

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  16 May 2022

  Thank You Teachers

  It goes without saying that over the past couple of years, it's felt like we've all been on a crazy roller coaster ride. While we're more than ready to move onward and upward, we want to pause just for a moment and thank those in an industry that has undergone some dramatic changes and had to adapt painstakingly fast to the changing environment of the pandemic. If there is one truth we've learned from this experience it is that technology will keep evolving but nothing can replace the power of a teacher. Every day, teachers continue to run face-to-face and online classes, grade student work, communicate with parents, and organize and sanitize ....

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  13 May 2022

  No-Bake Cookie Recipe from our San Jose Nutrition Coaches

  Our San Jose nutrition coaches want to know, are you a fan of no-bake cookies? Soooo good! But have you ever seen the original recipe? Talk about fat and sugar bombs … whoa! Not anymore … Our San Jose nutrition coaches have got a "healthified" version for you that’s a lot less sugar, and – bonus – it’s loaded with fiber and antioxidants. PLUS (most importantly) these cookies taste DELICIOUS! NOTE: Our San Jose nutrition coaches like to use a little less honey when they make these, but you can start with this amount and adjust the next time you make them (because there will be a next time!). If you want a deep dark chocolatey cookie, ....

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  9 May 2022

  San Jose Personal Trainers' 6 Ways to Set Up for BIG Wins

  Our San Jose personal fitness trainers see this common trend all the time.. In fact, we're even guilty of occasionally doing it ourselves! Whenever we get stressed or too busy, we try to “ignore it and push through it”. We often try to take the stress and overwork hit, but just keep going. Our San Jose personal fitness trainers want to know, do you ever find yourself saying: “I’ll deal with this later.” But even as you're able to handle the actual work … you don't always manage the stress? Well … guess what? Eventually, one way or another, you end up having to deal with it. You can end up ....

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  6 May 2022

  The D-word Gamechanger

  Setting goals is great. And setting FUN and meaningful goals is even better. But what happens AFTER you light that spark of motivation? Here’s one of my favorite quotes: “Motivation will get you going, but discipline will keep you growing.” The other day our blog mentioned how our brains are hardwired to like trying new things (aka fun goals). Well, I believe we’re also hardwired to admire discipline. Just think of all the inspirational movies that have become classics over the years! Rocky, Erin Brockovich, Invincible, The Blind Side, Hidden Figures, and the list goes on and on. We love watching people work hard NO MATTER WHAT ....

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  2 May 2022

  Campbell Personal Fitness Trainers’ Motivation Hack

  Today our Campbell personal fitness trainers have one of our favorite assignments for you … it’s to set a goal bucket list! Not a forever bucket list, but one for the rest of this year. Doing this will help you SKYROCKET your motivation... Because your brain is hardwired to like new, fun, and different things. When you try something new – or take up a new challenge – it fires up the “feel good” part of your brain. This is a pretty nifty hack to keep your motivation levels high. Here it is: our Campbell personal fitness trainers want you to factor “novelty” into your goal equation! When you do this, it can keep you ....

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  29 Apr 2022

  Easy Ways to Get in More Daily Movement

  Want to know a secret about fitness? You don’t have to do all your exercise in a gym. It’s true! The fact is this: We can easily get more movement throughout the day just by making little adjustments to our actions. These shorter bursts of activity count toward our daily goals of staying in motion, whether they’re about steps, calories, or any other measure. Here are some of the simplest ways to do it. Start the day with a few light stretches. Always park at the far end of lots so you’ll walk extra steps to your destination. Use stairs instead of elevators when possible. Invite coworkers on walking meetings. Use a ....

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  25 Apr 2022

  Spring Cleaning with our Los Gatos Personal Fitness Trainers

  Oh, yay. It’s time for spring cleaning. And who doesn’t love clearing out closets and washing the baseboards? 🙄 Seriously, though, our Los Gatos personal fitness trainers think “spring cleaning” is a great metaphor for healthy habits – and besides, have you ever wondered where the phrase came from? Some historians say it dates back to the ancient Jewish practice of thoroughly cleansing the home in anticipation of Passover. Closer to modern times but before vacuum cleaners, people waited till it was warm enough to open the windows to do the interior dusting. The tradition persists – or at least the phrase does. You ....

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  22 Apr 2022

  We Wouldn’t Be Where We Are Today Without This…

  This month we’ve been talking a lot about building more energy into your life – the kind of energy that helps you power through your days feeling great! But there’s one way to get more energy we have to bring up because we see it at work EVERY single day. It’s the people you surround yourself with (in-person or virtually). Having a strong support system can truly be a gamechanger in your success. Because not only do you get encouragement and support, but you’re able to give it to others … and that’s incredibly rewarding! We wouldn’t be where we are today without our Method3 Community. They have helped us stay on track, ....

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  18 Apr 2022

  Grilled Avocado-Sauerkraut Sandwich Recipe from Our San Jose Nutrition Coaches

  Ever eaten at a gourmet sandwich shop and tried something new … and was BLOWN AWAY by the deliciousness?! Well, our San Jose Nutrition Coaches have got a recipe for you today that’s based on one of those sandwiches. We're drooling just thinking about it. It’s crunchy (the toasted bread) … creamy (the avocado & hummus) … and tangy (the sauerkraut). PLUS … it’s super filling, fiber-rich, contains gut-friendly sauerkraut, and can be entirely plant-based if you use a vegan butter spread. Depending on your preferences, our San Jose Nutrition Coaches recommend using pumpernickel bread, sprouted-grain bread, or good-quality ....

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