Healthy Mind, Healthy Body!

Healthy Mind, Healthy Body!

I’m just going to say it; without a healthy mind, you will NEVER have a healthy body!!! Take it from me; the mind body connection is the most powerful key to lifelong weight loss, energy and sustaining muscle. I’ve seen it and been through it a hundred times!

You must learn how to shut off your negative thoughts during your journey to fitness, especially during your workouts, when every second counts. Your mind has to be as prepared as your body to receive effective and efficient results.

As a personal trainer, I can’t tell you how many times I have said to my client, “belly-button to spine, don’t let your knees pass your toes, use your legs and core to lift, shoulders protracted (squeezed together), chest up, keep your neck aligned with your spine, an apple should fit between your chin and your chest, right now (in reference to abdominal and core work), breath in to your stretches, don’t forget to breath, inhale down, exhale up” (in reference to a push up…).

The point I am trying to make is, if your mind is preoccupied with the woman your husband was flirting with at dinner last night, how you're going to manage to pay your rent this month, why your Mother-in-law is so possessive, how fat you look in the mirror, how stressed-out you are, you will never be able to achieve or sustain the leanest, sexiest ‘you’.

That brings me to another thing, quit comparing yourself to others! Yes, your friend or co-worker may have a speed-of-light metabolism and can eat whatever she wants, but guess what? She is not the one reading this article, you are! They may be dealing with a far more paralyzing demon, who knows! All that matters is that you move forward and towards improving and restoring the best ‘you,’ and that alone could inspire, encourage, and uplift others to conqueror their issues too! Bingo! A win-win!

So, basically over-thinking, in general, is a counter-productive behavior that should be disposed of ASAP, from your consciousness, in every aspects of your life. And the spiraling downward-slop will cunningly reveal itself when your results are not near what you intended, after weeks of endless trips to the gym.

I'm pretty sure my clients have my voice engrained in their skulls for life- and you too, will eventually understand how to perform perfect, efficient form that will lead to a perfectly-sculpted physique.

Once this is established you will be able to focus solely on your form and oxygen-intake for the duration of your workout. Trust me ladies, this will save you SO MUCH energy you would normally waste on worrying.

I’m not saying that your body defines you but imagine the confidence level you could achieve if you would simply stop and focus on the present moment; the rush of endorphin running through your system, the flow of blood circulating from your heart to your muscles, and the feeling of euphoria, adrenaline and relief when you are complete.

Wow! - Sounds sort of like something else...It’s the CLIMAX, people!

Now, imagine what you could accomplish today, feeling and knowing that you tried your very hardest in the gym, on top of consuming pure, clean whole foods- your mind is clear, your focus is sharp and your energy and drive is REVVED-UP and ready to conquer the day.


Next Weeks topic: Change up your life-routine!



Julianna LoCascio
Personal Trainer
National Health Advisor
Life Coach


“Finish each day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have no doubt crept in. Forget them as soon as you can. Tomorrow is a new day; begin it well and serenely and with too high a spirit to be cumbered with your old nonsense.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

“We cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are.”-Max DuPree