Early results from the Stop Sucking Survey† suggest that a few more basic Vitality habits could make a big difference to some of you, so today’s article is about training your role as a Stoker, the one who takes care of your body’s energy.
While I’m not one of those expert channels to physical well-being, even though I’ve been fairly athletic in the past, and I love to eat good food, I do know people who are. Two in particular offer remarkable products to help you build your Vitality, and I’m happy to turn you on to them.
Farnoosh Brock’s 10 Minute Daily Invigorator is a perfect way to, as the title suggests, tap more energy and feel good about your body— every day. Michael Natkin’s blog and cookbook named Herbivoracious are easy, pleasurable means to slowly improve your cooking and eating habits.
I’ve used both products and know Farnoosh and Michael personally and recommend them highly. Read on.
Farnoosh Brock’s 10 Minute Daily Invigorator
This afternoon I fell asleep from 1:30 to 2:00. I felt like crap when I got up. That sucks.
Last week, in contrast, when I was totally stressed about a big deadline, instead of being seduced by the nap faery, I hit Farnoosh Brock’s 10 Minute Daily Invigorator in the early afternoons. Man, it totally doesn’t suck. I felt great!
I met Farnoosh at the World Domination Summit this past July. Her energy is crisp and intense and suspiciously kind. When I asked her for some ideas about how I can get good exercise every day, she suggested her own video course, which again made me suspicious. Was it gratuitous self promotion? Granted, I did ask her for suggestions.
It took a few weeks to get around to her course, but now that I’ve experienced it I’m very happy to report it’s excellent. All suspicions are removed. I’m very happy to offer it to you.
Her course is great if you …
- Sit too much.
- Need a boost of energy.
- Have trouble concentrating.
- Need a gentle way to move every day.
- Want to feel better about your body.
- Work in an office without a lot of time and space.
- Struggle with your energy, especially in the afternoons.
Sample the course here. (affiliate link)
You can try before you buy so sample the first lesson. Farnoosh is super articulate, super energetic, charismatic, and clear about what to expect.
This course isn’t for everyone, but if it looks good to you, it’s because she’s the real deal. Her enthusiasm is sincere, and her information is very good. She’s one of the best teachers I’ve experienced on video. Just listening to her makes me happy. I’m listening right now and I feel great! That’s kind of amazing.
If you buy the course watch the 20 minutes of introduction. The last lesson about forming habits is also is key.
Then, it’s just 10 minutes a day without any props. You get 7 different day’s lessons to play with, which should last you a long time. You do need a matt or a soft carpet to work on, but not much space. Her hand holding is comforting and pragmatic at the same time. I love how she looks at you while you’re supposed to have your eyes closed, like she’s right there.
Let me know what you think.
Michael Natkin’s Herbivoracious.
During my most recent family reconfiguration, I found my cooking and eating habits needed to be revamped. With Michael Natkin’s cookbook Herbivoracious, I made a big change with only a little extra effort each week.
My problem.
- I weighed about 15 pounds more than I wanted to.
- The big meals I prepared left me sleepy.
- I wanted to eat a lot less meat.
- I had about 5 recipes I relied on for vegetarian meals, which meant…
- I had about 5 recipes I relied on.
It was about that time I reconnected with Michael, a colleague from way back, someone I knew then to have high integrity, who was making the news with the release of his first cookbook. There are many good cookbooks out there. Michael’s is excellent. It’s full of mouthwatering pictures, the recipes are mostly easy and quick, and cooking them makes me feel smart and healthy. And I love his attitude about food. So far everything I’ve made is delicious, too.
I use Herbivoracious to help me stop sucking at making good meals that give me good energy and don’t kill animals. I suggest you try it, too.
What I recommend:
- Buy his cookbook. (not an affiliate link)
- Take 20 minutes to read the introduction.
- Leave it on the breakfast table, and
- Thumb through the great photography and recipes when you’re hungry.
- Find a great looking recipe that takes 30 minutes or less.
- Read it all the way through and imagine yourself doing each step. (This is probably the most neglected step.)
- Write down the ingredients on your shopping list.
- Get them.
- Leave the cookbook on the kitchen counter with the page open. (This is the trigger.)
I also subscribe to Micheal’s Herbivoracious weekly recipes and news. Even if I don’t read them all, seeing a great looking picture of a great looking meal prepared by someone I trust means inspiration is always at my iPhone’s finger pad.
Eat well. Move well. At least, well enough!
†Remember, Stopping Sucking is not about being great at everything; it’s about being at least barely good enough at the things that keep your basic fires alive: Vitality, Money, Love, Creativity, and of course Pilot Fire. Have you taken the survey yet?