Read Carefully- just another frustration from another company

As a business person I do check out the search engines often. I found this written on The Diet List and it is also on We Know Diets. I wonder if it is the same company because they are both pushing the Herbal Supplements which is what I do not believe in. I have tried a few times to contact them and there is no contact information with either of these sites. Gee how stupid am I to get frustrated at what they write. Well I figure if I write out what is frustrating me then it makes this real and then I can let it go. This is what was written in their diet and lifestyle section.

Diet Lifestyle

IsoBreathing® only requires 10 minutes out of a person’s day to perform, and since it is available on CD and DVD, people may perform the workouts in the comfort of their own homes. Though, again, we are not confident that a simple 10-minute breathing exercise performed daily may lead to weight loss. Those who are serious about weight loss may prefer to look into a program that focuses on both dieting and exercise. There are also herbal supplements available on the market that may support an effective diet plan by increasing fat burning and suppressing the appetite. I love the way that they do their assessments of varied programs. The program is not just a 10 minute breathing exercise. There are actually strength training exercises that you do need to do. If they really did look at the site they would find the real answer. In the second paragraph they mention herbal supplements. For the past 28 years I have had individuals try to get me to sell supplements. I refuse.For the past 28 years I have had individuals try to get me to sell supplements. I refuse. All they try and do is sell supplements on these sites and belittle any company that wont sell their products. Please do not take this the wrong way if you sell supplements. I personally do not want to sell them but I always wish you the best of luck. It is just not my thing. For those of you that have been doing the isobreathing program know differently. I guess I get frustrated because individuals do read this garbage and believe it. If the program didnt work why would I waste my time trying to promote it. It is my reputation on the line and I will defend it. The testimonials that you do read on my site are from my clients. Some locally and others from across the states and some from other parts of the world. The biggest irritating thing they write about is how can you possible get results in one week. The simple answer to that is changing your eating habits. In volume 1 the pull out nutrition chart is included. If you cut back on your portion sizing and eat healthier, and start performing some exercise you will lose weight. Proper body positioning will also help you obtain results quicker. You are isolating specific muscle groups and working them. You are not pulling in lower back when all your energy should be in your bicep muscle. The whole reasoning behind the slow deep breathing is to get individuals to breathe when exercising. Most hold their breath which is not healthy. So I included the slow deep breathing with an abdominal contraction at the end of the move to work abdominals and to complete a full exhalation so that the body is ready for the next inhalation. This breathing is not meant to be aerobic. It isnt stated anywhere on my website that the breathing is aerobic. I mention that you need to perform aerobic activity on your own. I encourage IsoBreathing volume 1 first to learn the program and proper body positioning and then volume 2 takes the advanced version and combines the exercises for a full body 10 minute workout. If any of you out there have done this you will know that by the time your 10 minutes are up you have worked the body. The aerobic portion is on your time. It is not included in the program Ok now that I just took a slow deep breath I now feel better. When items are written it makes them real and now I will let go of this frustration.

and continues

Well the rain slowed down and I ventured to Circuit City. This time I took my computer and rewrapped new camera. When got to the counter I did get my refund for the incorrect cable. I asked about one that would fit my computer and camera and the gentleman behind the desk said oh you have to order it directly from the company. I took my camera and computer (with a smile on my face) said sorry this was not told to me last night. I ordered my part and I hope that it will come in two days. In the meantime will continue to film and hopefully get this online before the end of this week. We shall see.
Ellen

The saga continues

Well I was able to sit down and read through the instructional booklet. I actually did understand most of it. Of course there are a few complications. First - it took me more than 5 minutes to figure out where the button for the mini dv to be placed into the camera went. I was then able to film and it really was fun. Then came the time to place the info from the mini dv onto my computer. I followed the directions and found that I did not have the correct cable. I went with my husband to radio shack last night and they did not have the correct connector. I went back to circuit city where I purchased the camera. The first plug that they gave me - well I was told that I had to purchase it before I could open the package to see if it would fit. I purchased the plug and it did not fit so the girl had to do a refund. Then they found another plug thing and said that they knew that this one would fit both the camera and my computer. I went home and - oh- guess what- my computer did not have that type plug. So here I am today with it pouring outside and I can not download what I want to. When the rain picks up I will go back to circuit city with camera and this time computer in hand and I will make sure that the plugs do fit or I will have to return the camera and purchase another one.


On the bright side I did get my morning work out in. I didnt let this get to me. This was not something to become stressed about. Frustrated yes but this will not make my day a bad one. It is just another little hick up in the day.

To be continued after the rain stops.
Ellen

new video camera

Ok I am now really psyched. I went out and purchased a video camera ( my sons request) to start placing little blurbs on youtube and have it available on my-space. As soon as I read the directions on how to turn it on I will start. So far I was able to charge the battery.

With my son away at school I now have to be the one to figure things out. Isnt it always easier to have some one else read the directions and you just do what they tell you. I guess I have always made excuses as to why I could not perform some task. Well now is the real test. Can I follow directions.

If you ask my husband which I have tried to help on many occasions he would say no. One time I tried to help him out in putting up a fan. Well I started without him with good intentions and put all the blades on the fan. when he walked into the room he just laughed. He told me that he had to place the fan up in the ceiling before we added on the blades. Well I tried to help and to this day he still wont let me live it down.

Maybe that is why I use the excuse I dont know how to. Well I am going to read the directions today and then ---hand it off to my daughter to place it on youtube. Ok well I am getting better one step at a time. Eventually I will learn to place the clips on youtube myself. I guess all this comuter stuff scares me. I was going to say that maybe I am too old but no I am still young at heart.

I am looking forward to adding something on a regular basis so each of you can pick up something different. Something that you never thought of doing. I have a great imagination and it will come out with each of the clips that I will be placing on youtube. See I stated that I will be placing the clips on youtube. I am just psyching myself up to do it myself.
Till then.

Ellen

Busy is good

I have been so busy these past two weeks I am sure just like the rest of you. I have had three speaking engagements in the past two weeks plus 7 training sessions. The speaking engagements were a lot of fun. I always enjoy meeting new people.

Two of my speaking engagements were about stress reduction. Most of us do lead very stressful lives and I spoke about three specific stresses. First the good stresses such as the birth of a child, a wedding and yes exercise is a good stress on the body.

The next two stresses - first those stresses that we have no control over and second the stresses that we do have control over. My question to all is - Is your glass half empty or is it half full.

It depends on how you look at life. Are you full of positive energy from healthy eating, getting a good nights sleep, getting in exercise and keeping busy. If you take care of yourself and you are feeling good you tend to let the little stresses slide. You tend to think - Are they really that important to stress over. Is there something you can do to get rid of the stress. If your glass is half full you outlook on life is very different than those that keep their glasses half empty all the time.

I spoke about making your list before turning in at night. If you have numerous items that you needed to complete during the day and you didnt not complete and you have so many items that you need to complete the next day then your mind is racing like crazy at bedtime and it is not allowing your body to relax to fall asleep. If it is written down then it makes it real and you then dont have to think about it until morning. Your list isnt going anywhere.

I spoke about Total Body Relaxation with slow deep breathing and relaxing varied muscle groups. This will allow the body to relax and fall asleep.

The other business that I am involved in is BNI. It is a networking organization that teaches an individual how to network, and how to form deep relationships and eventually how to ask for business. It also teaches How to stand in front of people to speak- the number one fear is public speaking. It is this organization that I thank for teaching me all of this. Actually 75% of my business comes from this organization. You can beat that. NO COLD CALLS!!!

I help start up new chapters and I make sure that the members that are already in the groups are happy and making money. I coach area directors and assistant directors and ambassadors. I was a group this past week and was asked to speak on how to invite visitors for their visitors day. It is usually a 10 minute presentation at a chartered chapter so you can not run on and on. You need to get right to the point. I have been involved in this organization for over 5 years now and love it.

There is so much information and education that it would make your head spin. But that is good.
I do a lot of driving and I am always listening to one CD or another. Depending on the distance I need to drive I will listen to 2-3 of these fantastic CD's in a day. It is great information on lots of varied topics. If you are looking to increase your business with a Givers Gain Attitude than this organization may be for you. You can go to www.BNI.com and find a group near you to visit. If you do go and visit then tell them Ellen sent you. You never know who you may meet.

ABDOMINALS- TIP of the WEEK

The air is warming up here in the south and soon enough it will be bathing suit weather. Are you ready for your bathing suit? I personally stopped doing crunches over 4 years ago. I just don't like them. So what is the alternative. When I am stopped at a traffic light ---instead of waiting impatiently for the light to change I sit up tall and place both hands on top of the steering wheel and gently press down. You should then feel your abdominals engaging. Of course I start out with isometrics so just hold this position until the light changes. You are inhaling and exhaling slowly. If I am behind my desk I extend my hands out and the same thing I press down on my desk sitting up tall with my hands extended out. This will engage the abdominal muscles. Just make sure that you are keeping your shoulders down and relaxed. Otherwise your neck will tighten up. If you are either behind the desk all day or in the car you can work abdominals. It is a starting point. this can be done a number of times during the day. If you are incorporating the isobreathing style of breathing you are then working the abdominals a little more intensely.
This is by no means the only abdominal workout you should be getting it is just one of the many ways to work the abdominals. You will still need to gain strength by incorporating other exercises for the abs. This is just a little something that you can incorporate during your busy day.
Ellen

GOALS GOALS GOALS!!!!!!!!!

Every year as the last few seconds tick away before the new year begins and the clock strikes midnight we are all thinking of new year resolutions. Those are considered your goals for the new year. In general most individuals will end up breaking those goals within the first 3 months. I want to encourage you to write down those goals. If it is written down it is then more real in the minds eye.

My goals for 2008- I wrote down one hundred and eleven of them. With in the first three weeks of the new year I was able to hit 11 of my goals. As of today I have hit 33 of my goals. If it is written you then have a better idea of what direction you want to take in life. No matter what you write down if you plug away every single day you will eventually hit all of your goals.

Some of my goals are very hefty such as having IsoBreathing a house hold word right up there with Yoga and Pilate's. I want to help millions of individuals this year change their lifestyles to a healthier one. I want to have IsoBreathing incorporated into major companies to help employees reduce their stress , better their health and be able to produce more at work with less absenteeism. I also want to have a minimum of 3 speaking engagements a month. So far I feel that I am right on target.

As it is said when trying to grow your business it is a numbers game. I have been sending out letters to companies explaining what I do and how I want to help them out. An added incentive - a portion of the proceeds that I obtain will be donated to the companies favorite charity. I will also continue to donate a portion of the proceeds to the charities that I already donate to.

For those of you reading this how can I help you to keep on track so you can obtain the results that you want to. I have my list typed out and taped on my desk right above where my computer is. this way I see my list every single day, a few times a day. I want to make sure that I am staying on track.