Power Living offers a three-pronged approach to lifestyle change:
- food as fuel;
- fitness done right; and
- mind over matter - rewriting outdated or non-serving habits of mind.
- a healthy eating plan beginning with a 3-week 'mini-cleanse';
- a resource notebook for planning and journaling;
- weekly weigh-ins and body fat measuring;
- an individual counseling session with Susan to discuss specific issues and tailor each person's food plan
- two individual sessions with a specialized personal trainer to address overall fitness and core strength, flexibility and balance;
- group sharing and support, including struggles and successes of previous program participants now in a mentoring role; and
- ongoing coaching and support by Doc Z and Susan by email or in person.
My personal goals are more about getting fit than losing weight, but sound nutrition, fitness, and thinking principles apply across the board. So far my biggest challenge has been giving up coffee and committing to exercising at least 30 minutes every day - but I'm doing it. The journaling takes time, but is a critical component for detecting patterns, habits, and triggers, as well as remaining intentional about the whole undertaking. Even though I've been hooked on healthy and swimming in wellness for many years, I'm still learning a lot and feel better already after just a week. Can't wait to see how I feel in week 6 and beyond!