tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:17:41 +0000ExerciseFitnessworkoutMark Margarithealthy10 minute workoutcardiodietfitness goalshealthy mealsNew MoonTwilightabsgymhappinesspower walkrecipeBeachbodyBostonCharles RiverDannon YogurtEast Bridgewater High SchoolRob PattinsonTaylor Lautnerat home workoutendorphinshealth needsjiu sitsujogginglow-calmens healthmotivationrelationshipsrunningshirtless Rob Pattinsonsmoothiespark peoplespiritualvision boardyoga10 Commitments for Success300 workoutBeachbody DVDBeyonceBig MacBingBob HarperBring It?Cheez-itsEmpowermentEnglish muffinsFacebookFit yogurtFood NetworkGimme Lean Ground Beef StyleGodGod's HandsGod's powerGold's Gym Cardio WorkoutGoogleHaymarket BostonHeidi KlumIndependent Beachbody CoachInventory of achievementsIyanla VanzantJack CanfieldJohn AssarafKey to living the law of attractionKristen StewartMark Victor HansenMassachusetts Avenue BridgeMuseum of ScienceNick JonasOprahP90XPrayerSUNYShakeologyShaws SupermarketThe AnswerThe Biggest LoserThe Game PlanThe Jump OffThe Secret Daily TeachingsThe UniverseTony HortonTrainer TipWHDHWachusett Blueberry beerWiiWii golfYou Tubeab crunchesacts of faithaffirmationagave nectoranne ricebalance boardballroom room dancingbananasbench pressblogbondbreathingbrothersbuddiesbuddycardio machinescelebritychairchaske spencerchefchicken soup for the soulchilichris weitzcircuit trainingclothescompromisecottage cheesecouragecrunchescyclingdancedipsdivinitydream boardeclipseellipticalempowerenlightenmentexclusive interviewexercise bikeexhalefamilyfitness and depressionfitness tipsfitness. fitness and depressionflaxseedsforgivenessfox trotgigoalsgratitudehang outhappy placehearthigh schoolhomeinhaleinspirationalinternal voiceipodjogjonas brotherslaw of attractlemon juicelungesmental healthmeteorologistmilesmind ur exercisemozzarella cheesemusclenew dadsnew momsone-legoptimal healthorange juiceparentspersonal trainerpositive energypotentialpregnancyprisoner squatproteinproud dadpush upsreligionrunnerself-explorationshirtlessshoulder presssoy milksquatsstephen moyersuccesssupersizeswimmingteacherteenagersthe secrettricep diptrue bloodtunaturkey burgerupper crust pizzeriavegetarianvitaminsweatherweight trainingweightswill smithwinterwisdomwobble boardwogwolf campwood chopwtfyour destinyyour futureThis is a blog for me and for anyone else who's willing to take the journey of life.http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)Blogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-3323283521050920992Tue, 26 Jul 2011 02:29:00 +00002011-07-25T22:29:44.771-04:0020 Habits That Make You Fathttp://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/07/20-habits-that-make-you-fat.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-3414638850008307960Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:20:00 +00002011-06-14T09:20:00.069-04:00It's sometimes tough to get over some of the negative emotions that have stayed with us since our childhood. It's actually pretty tough to get over something that happened last year. Just think of this... last (as in year) rhymes with past (as in past). It is time to move forward and create new energy. I have spent weekends... and sometimes weeks, in my own personal retreat, fighting to get over http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/06/leave-past-where-it-is-in-past.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-2499043952221288392Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:20:00 +00002011-06-07T09:20:00.315-04:00How many times have you asked... begged... pleaded... prayed for something more? How many times have you been so devastated because you haven't received it (or maybe you have)? I'm that dude who requests more, prays for more, and is sometimes lost if it arrives... when I'm not truly prepared for it. You know the saying, be careful what you wish for... you just may get it. Sometimes, in the momenthttp://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/06/get-it-together-brotha.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-547764608111625390Tue, 31 May 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-05-31T09:00:06.986-04:00Hate! We use certain words that have more power than we could ever imagine. We use words like "Hate" and yes, I am a culprit of usage. Dictionary.com defines hate as an intense feeling of dislike, or extreme aversion or hostility. If we have that much passion for something, that much energy to waste- shouldn't we use it towards words that create positive http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/05/words-of-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-8485068432750958392Tue, 24 May 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-05-24T09:00:07.047-04:00Ha ha. That was just one of my comebacks when people called me vein, conceited, a Narcissist...and the list goes on. The issue wasn't that I considered myself to be anything more than average. The issue was (and sometimes still is) that I portrayed myself as someone who was filled with confidence, who walked with his head up, and who looked down upon those around me. In actuality, I was http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/05/no-im-not-conceitedim-convinced.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-6436580435641143122Tue, 17 May 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-05-17T09:00:02.412-04:00Bring It?P90XShakeologyTony Horton"Sometimes, for brief periods of time, I'd get lazy, eat garbage, and blow off workouts. And guess what? Life got hard again." Those are the words from Tony Horton's new book "Bring It!" No, I'm not promoting the book (although I should...I believe I would get a percentage of the sell). I'm only promoting the realities of life. Someone mentioned to me that my "healthy" eating habits are odd (http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/05/can-i-be-human-for-about-30-minutes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-743513074589206613Tue, 10 May 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-05-10T09:00:16.003-04:00courageforgivenessGodPrayerwisdomSomeone recently asked me if I prayed for my fitness studio- the one that closed down. By this they meant, did I pray for it to remain open and for the business to expand. "You've prayed for everything else in your life, did you pray for your business?" She asked me. "Of course not," I said. "That would be a little selfish, wouldn't it?" I'd rather pray for my family and for peace on earth. I http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/05/my-prayers-have-become-generic.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-896742094078422776Fri, 06 May 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-05-06T09:00:16.033-04:00goalsMark Victor Hansenyour destinyyour future“You control your future, your destiny. What you think about comes about. By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands - your own.” – Mark Victor Hansenhttp://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/05/quote-for-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-4354085226627321715Tue, 03 May 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-05-03T09:00:07.325-04:00Sorry I missed last week's post, but I was proud to repost a blog from my fam. Modifying the Mind... That post touched me deeply, and reminds me of my own journey. Sometimes I wonder, when will I reach my destination? Will I be satisfied... finally? And is there really a destination to reach? Sometimes I feel like my life is in an aircraft. I sit around doing ab crunches and bicep curls, but I http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/05/lifein-general.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-2343393431931467760Sat, 30 Apr 2011 02:07:00 +00002011-04-29T22:07:11.412-04:00Modifying the Mind, Body, & Soul: The Unique me: "Today i woke up with the thought of 'wow its a good day today' yes that was probably in ice cubes voice. And truly it was. I got up took my ..."http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/04/modifying-mind-body-soul-unique-me.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-5638873225813828738Fri, 29 Apr 2011 01:34:00 +00002011-04-28T21:34:34.774-04:00Modifying the Mind, Body, & Soul: what is evident: "this morning, yes im saying this morning i woke up and was immediately reminded of my purpose in life. A coworker of mine told me one day th..."http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/04/modifying-mind-body-soul-what-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-3920097618369653600Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-04-18T09:00:13.940-04:00relationshipsreligionspiritualI hate the title of this post, but in all honesty it's reality for me. I've been a part of different churches and religions over the years. I spent some time in college researching religions of the world. I considered converting to Islam in high school; defended Hinduism and Buddhism to my colleagues who were practicing Christianity. We are all searching for a Higher Power; Something or Someone http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/04/separation-of-church-and-self.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-2033253954360500162Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:47:00 +00002011-04-12T08:47:00.589-04:00Sometimes I hate this damn mask. It's the mask I created many years ago as a strategy for survival. We all wear masks. Its the way we survive at work, in school, at the mall, on the court and sometimes even at home. Sometimes we wear them to keep ourselves safe. Sometimes, we wear them to keep others safe. Fortunately, the Misses knows about the mask. She even helps affix it in the morning and http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/04/who-i-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-7305763297329998671Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:18:00 +00002011-04-05T08:18:46.164-04:00The summer of 2010 was supposed to be My Summer. It was the summer of dreams, the summer when all that I had worked so hard for would come to fruition. I partnered up with an old friend who was searching for a fitness studio to call her own, while I was looking for a home-base for my personal training and Beachbody fitness company. We found a site, signed a month-to-month lease, and brought in http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-failed-attempt-at-my-first-fitness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-1555087079448680678Tue, 15 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-03-15T20:54:07.383-04:00brothersbuddiesbuddycardioendorphinsfitness. fitness and depressionhang outpositive energyI texted a friend of mine recently and was kinda taken aback when once again my offer to hang out and have some "bro" time received another rejection response. "Sorry, can't. Been kinda busy lately." Okay, okay, I was kinda pissed at first, but sent an LOL along with a few other words. After a few attempts over the past few weeks to get together, I finally get it. Everyone gets busy, and since http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/03/mr-nice-and-lonely-guy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-8112796597713662825Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:00:00 +00002011-03-08T09:00:09.247-05:00cardioExerciseFacebookFitnessmotivationpotentialteacherI'm pondering the next move for the evening. I was supposed to hang out with one of my former students, and catch up on old times. Well, we text back and forth almost every week, but we haven't seen each other in like five years. We lost contact after he left the school, but thanks to Facebook, we reconnected. Unfortunately, he's still at work waiting to be relieved, so we may have to reschedule.http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-am-i-doing-tonight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-6192071837833175790Tue, 01 Mar 2011 13:00:00 +00002011-03-01T08:00:15.597-05:0010 Commitments for SuccessBeachbodyIndependent Beachbody CoachThe Game PlanI am not saying that I have not gained any success from my involvement with Beachbody, but what I am saying is that I'm tired. It is a major challenge getting my name and my affiliation with Beachbody out to the masses, when Life is taking up so much of my time. If I follow the Game Plan, I am "guaranteed" success. However, I work 7:45a - 4/5pm and I come home to a beautiful little girl and a http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/03/beachbody-success.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-4819468473644597368Thu, 24 Feb 2011 04:11:00 +00002011-02-23T23:11:41.762-05:00Beachbody DVDGod's HandsgratitudeInventory of achievementsJohn AssarafThe AnswerThe Jump OffThe Secret Daily TeachingsThe UniverseI went to the gym this morning. Third day in a row, and I felt... feel... really great. Tomorrow I do an at-home workout with a Beachbody DVD. Confidence has crept back in to this fiendish mind of mine. Success is coming. When? I have no idea. I put it out into the Universe. I have placed it in God's hands, and now I am taking the ride. There are all sorts of detours along the way, but it's http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/02/10-things-i-am-most-grateful-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-8157055043191630313Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:18:00 +00002011-02-23T22:21:29.882-05:00acts of faithaffirmationdivinityEmpowermentenlightenmentGod's powerIyanla VanzantspiritualThis is an affirmation that I was blessed with, over ten years ago. It is from the spiritual leader Iyanla Vanzant I just recently found it on on old CD-Rom. It helped me for years, and I'm about to begin reflecting on it again.  This is the first time I've shared it with anyone... Affirmation for Empowerment There is a universal power seeking an outlet through me.The http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/02/affirmation-for-empowerment.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-9085561625865269390Wed, 23 Feb 2011 04:45:00 +00002011-02-22T23:46:48.471-05:00happinesshappy placeinternal voiceproud dadsuccesswtfThat's a pretty provocative title. But, I'm serious. WTF- Where is it? I'm supposed to be the one helping others feel better about who they are and what they need to do to get there. It's always much easier to preach it then to live it. We all struggle with getting and maintaining a happy interior and exterior. We all get the blues, we all have great moments when we cant help but crack up http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/02/where-f-is-my-happy-place.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-4600185950140097502Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:56:00 +00002011-02-22T22:24:53.815-05:00Beachbodyfitness and depressionhappinessNo, I'm not re-jumpstarting my blog... again. I'm just taking it in a new direction. My direction. For the past few years, I've been forcing myself to write what I think the public wants to read... what sells... and what would make me some money. And how far have I gotten? Well, I have 5 followers, nothing has sold, and I've made zero dollars through this medium. I'm not angry, frustrated or http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/02/mind-ur-trainer-beginning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-234640487408612072Wed, 02 Feb 2011 02:56:00 +00002011-02-01T21:56:08.638-05:00I downloaded this video from an organization that supports nutrition and health. We have already reached the month of February and we are still going strong (or may need a pick-me-up) towards our goals. http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/02/healthy-new-years-resolution.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-2907517407485628083Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:33:00 +00002011-01-26T22:33:35.487-05:00ExerciseFitnessfitness goalsYou may have gotten off to a good start with your Exercise Resolution in 2011. You did a few push ups on January 2, or maybe you dusted off the treadmill with the goal of hopping on by January 4. Now, look at a calendar- do a double take if you have to- and notice that it is already January 26 and that treadmill may be starting to collect dust again! Don't fret, there is an answer! Use it! Justhttp://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-never-too-late-to-start-your-new.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-7894557829058934532Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:32:00 +00002010-08-09T11:33:24.415-04:00 Wow. It's getting a little easier, but I still definitely need to work on my form. Dive-bombers are killing my shoulder, but I'm working it out. Plus, I still need to get a pull-up bar. I feel that the bands aren't as effective. But, I have to say, I'm feeling (and looking) better! Again, I have to ask- can Kellan Lutz. Taylor Lautner, Columbus Short, and Zac Efron do the full 90 days. I know http://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2010/08/p90x-day-8-chest-and-back.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7368664263390334599.post-7821727358682159109Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:00:00 +00002010-07-31T09:00:13.398-04:00You talk about exercise. You want to get into shape. You would like to maintain the health and exercise level that you are accustomed to. Thats all great! However without motivation, it just ain't gonna happen. Here is a reality check from Tony Horton. Get Motivated with P90X's Tony Hortonhttp://mindurbody.blogspot.com/2010/07/exercise-is-important-but-if-youre-not.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (KM Thompson)5