A tragedy in Oregon, a hero who stepped in, and why some things should never be live-streamed. On today’s Tola Talks, I discuss school shootings, capital punishment, National Sports Day, and the importance of keeping an open mind—even when we disagree.
Plus, I share my simple strategy for fitting a workout into a busy schedule: 15 minutes a day, right at home! Learn five basic strength-training exercises, hear a personal story from my days as a substitute teacher, and discover why the ABC’s of healthy living—All-Body Workout, Blissful Sleep, and Colorful Diet—are the foundation for feeling your best.
Have an awesome day everyone…and get your workout in! Peace – R
What happens after you lose the weight? That’s the question we dive into today.
On today’s Tola Talks, I explore what it really means to embrace a fat-burning mindset and why creating a new psychological “normal” can be just as important as the actions themselves.
Drink less, especially sugary drinks and other high-calorie beverages
I also discuss homeostasis—our tendency to return to familiar patterns—and share a powerful analogy about repeatedly walking across a grassy field to explain why old habits can be so difficult to break.
The message is simple: changing your body starts with changing your conditioning. Build the habits you want to become your new normal, reinforce them every day, and stay consistent.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s consistency, conditioning, and believing you can change.
Have an awesome day everyone…and get your workout in! Peace – R
On today’s Tola Talks, we dive into the concept of embracing a fat burning mindset, a crucial aspect of maintaining youthful vitality. I also share insights from my book, How to Drink from the Fountain of Youth: 30 Steps to Everlasting Youth, emphasizing the importance of adopting habits that optimize health and well-being.
These small shifts, when made consistently, contribute to a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle:
Choose the long way: Opt for longer routes to walk whenever possible.
Take the stairs: Especially for short distances, it’s a simple way to boost activity.
Stand when you can: Prioritize standing over sitting when safe and suitable.
Exercise daily: Engage in some form of physical activity each day.
Eat less of the unhealthy stuff: Focus on reducing intake of processed foods.
Drink less: Cut back on sugary drinks and alcohol; stick to water, coffee, or tea.
Have an awesome Wednesday everyone…and get your workout in! Peace – R
On today’s Tola Talks, discover key insights on short but effective workouts and the importance of sleep, plus a Mother’s Day poem on the Friday before Mom’s special day.
Have a great weekend everyone…and get your workout in! Peace – R
Today we’re talking about the best exercises anyone can do from head-to-toe using only dumbbells. And since the news is rather depressing this Wednesday when it comes to current events including President Biden’s approval rating and paltry school lunches, not to mention murder rates we haven’t seen since the 1990’s and homelessness and inflation on the rise, let’s focus on an easy and affordable daily fitness program that positively affects your 7 body parts: abs, shoulders, back, chest, triceps, biceps and legs. Plus three more steps to everlasting youth from my book, as well as some encouraging price moves from our beloved – and sometimes unbeloved – cryptocurrencies on Robinhood. Have an awesome day everyone…and get your workout in!
Hey everyone, hope you’re staying strong, safe and sane during these crazy pandemic times. No doubt a great time to stay calm and to feel positive, as well as to keep – yourself and your dreams – movingforward.
When it comes to empowering your physical being, it’s always best to Keep Moving. All throughout your day, you gotta keep your body moving as much as humanly possible. Especially when all the gyms and health clubs and wherever else you fancy are closed to the public. I should know, I lift weights every single day and it’s been three weeks since the lockdown shut us down. Safe to say I’m really missing my daily dose of iron, not to mention I’ve had to be even more creative with my workouts during these “safer at home” times. Likewise for you, I’m sure, and hopefully you’re getting creative and getting it done.
And if you need a little help with ideas around-the-house, check out my Stay Zen – Web Series. Made them in 2014 for anyone who can’t find the time to exercise . Fun, fast and effective.
Stay Zen Web Series – Episode #4 – 10 Ways to Workout with a Stool
And I don’t know about you, but I’ve also gained 4 pounds in these past three weeks. The good news is, I wanted to gain 2 pounds to power up my immune system and stay even stronger in the face of the ‘invisible enemy,’ aka, Coronavirus. But 2 pounds became 4 pretty quick – you know how that goes.. So today I’m fasting and expect to be 2 pounds lighter by tomorrow when I get on the scale – another cool Stay Zen episode, Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Scale. That’s right, all I’m having is unlimited coffee and one apple (already had it) and bam, I’ll be back on track. A concept I refer to as Self-Correct in my memoir, plus it’s also the final chapter of my new book. Coming soon!
As for the second meaning, Keep Moving Forward, especially during shutdowns and more spent time at home, you gotta stay focused and keep the ball moving up the field. Day-in-day-out. As in your studies, your profession or your dream career. Keep moving forward. And unfortunately, hanging out on the couch drinking beer or wine all day may sound nice, but it doesn’t move the ball up the field. Unless, you’re a beer and wine distributer. LOL.
Stay strong in the face of adversity everyone, and remember it’s easy as 1-2-3: 1) keep moving your body, 2) keep working out, and 3) keep moving toward your respective goals. We may be halfway through the woods, but no doubt we’ll get through them.
Time to fulfill the first part of our theme from last class, Launch & Let Go, by offering Tola Yoga classes in Downtown Los Angeles (that’s DTLA of course!).
Yoga Fundamentals is perfect for beginners or any level student looking to advance their practice by learning principle yoga poses.
Yoga Prime isperfect for intermediate to advanced students – plus courageous beginners – desiring a challenging yoga workout. Note: you will break a sweat.
Come take a class this Saturday or Sunday, or treat yourself to both classes if you really want to transform your practice.
Spring has sprung with a Super moon and total solar eclipse. Plus, Monica Lewinsky hits the nail on the head about cyberbullying at the Ted Talks in Vancouver, congrats to Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on welcoming a new baby girl, James, to the family, and it’s Fitness Friday so check-out what to do when you just don’t wanna do it. Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks
Tola Talks hot Grammy dresses & President Obama’s DV message, life lessons from legendary basketball coach Dean Smith (RIP), same-sex marriage in Alabama, and the tandem skydivers being dived at by their crazy pilot. On Movie Monday, Rich also reviews the 2010 love story, Leap Year starring Amy Adams & Matthew Goode. Weekdays on youtube.com/tolatalks
