Comments on: GUEST POST: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Invest in your Health

By: JIM

JIM — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:34:55 +0000

Great Article! You are right with this being a lifestyle change. I think if people view it from a long term perspective, the task to lose weight or get stronger won’t be a major hurdle. JUst a little bit every day gets one moving closer to their desired goals.

By: Laurel B.

Laurel B. — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:02:07 +0000

Leticia, great article! You are a powerhouse of inspiration and motivation. Thanks for pumping us up!

Laurel B.

By: Ann L . L .

Ann L . L . — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:56:06 +0000

Leticia—-I came across your article , looking for something else . It was great reading yours . I must take the first step and than continue to work on regaining my good health . WISH ME LUCK . I will try harder to change my lifestyle . GOOD LUCK TO YOU . ANN L . L .

By: Karl J.

Karl J. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:45:06 +0000

I have to say this was a very informative article and I also can say from first hand experience that Leticia looks amazing. She inspired me and is an incredible Personal Trainer. I went from a body fat percentage in the upper twenties to 10% body fat!

By: Cary

Cary — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:15:21 +0000

Great information. It is very inspiring. Seems like investing in our health should be a “no brainer.”

By: Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:09:28 +0000

Wow Leticia! Our readers LOVE you!! I, too, agree that we cannot invest in our health. What sense does it make to make a ton of cash and have to eventually spend it all later just to regain our health? Again the saying goes, “Health IS our first wealth!!

Great guest post here Leticia!!

By: Dana DeSuno

Dana DeSuno — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 02:56:38 +0000

I agree 100% with Leticia. We NEED to start investing way more into our daily health. 4% is nothing! It’s not about taking the hours a day and going to the gym…it’s everything we do in our daily routine to get us there..whether it’s walking that extra 5 or 10 minutes or drinking water instead of caffeine in the morning and getting that 8 hours of sleep every night. That’s where the “lifestyle” changes happen.. No excuses just results! Its so easy to make these excuses but it feels even better seeing the results. I’ve been working with Leticia for a while now and not only is she right about the diet and the exercise…it’s the confidence and knowing what your worth that’s difficult. But she’s made me realize that it’s not as hard as we all think it is. Noone is that busy nor do any of us not have the time. Health is number one..and the older i’ve gotten the more i’ve realized it. And i want to live a long life and i plan on doing so. So i continue to take Leticia’s advice and work on living a more happier and healthier life and therefore pass it on to the ones i love.

By: Mike Martino

Mike Martino — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:29:40 +0000

Your article really inspired me to more fully commit to incorporating a healthy lifestyle into my daily routine. This is great information, especially as it relates to tracking your own progress. Also, I never realized that it takes only 4% of your day to work on improving your physical condition. With all of the benefits associated with a healthy lifestyle, everyone should be able to find 4% of their time to improve themselves. Thank you for the continued motivation!

By: Scott Stecker

Scott Stecker — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:23:43 +0000

Great information Leticia! You made mention of it being a “lifestyle” change and that is EXACTLY what it is! I’ve learned that, in order to get where you want to be, not only do you need to incorporate new things into your life, but you need to change the very things that got you to where you are…the place you’re not happy with! Once you do that, and incorporate everything into your new, healthy “lifestyle”, it becomes easier…Routine.

You also suggested in a follow-up message to Phil about logging in a calendar as an appointment. That is great advise! Exercise is crucial and I try to make it a priority. It doesn’t mean that everything else in my life has taken a back seat, but I believe that the people closest to me (my wife and children) appreciate and understand my efforts to become healthier. They continue to support me by allowing me the time to do what I need to do.

By: Leticia Martino

Leticia Martino — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:24:50 +0000

Thank you all for the nice comments.

Stan – My greatest gift that has been given to me is the ability to inspire people. If I did it, so can you! So many people say “they don’t have enough time in the day to exercise”; when I went through my transformation, I had 2 young daughters under the age of 5. I found the time because I made my health a priority, which made me a better Mom. You wrote….”I will try to start soon”…..start now. Feel it….believe it….and achieve it!!!!!!

Phil – Thanks! Yes, it is very easy. Actually write it in your calendar as you would any other appointment; however, this appointment is the most important and the most fulfilling appointment you’ll have all day. Good Luck!

Kathy – Congrats!!!!!!! Keep it up!!!!! I agree, the number on the scale is the hardest thing to overcome. In the beginning, I actually weighed myself everyday, talk about “mind games”! I no longer own a scale and I’m a much happier, relaxed person. Remind yourself that as you exercise, you are losing fat but gaining muscle. So if you lose 1 pound of fat but gain 1 pound of muscle, the scale doesn’t move. However, muscle takes up less space, so you become “smaller”. But more important…..you are improving your metabolism!!!! So it’s time the scale meets the trash!!!!