It was 1994. I can vividly remember, one of our relatives was coming over to share an idea of how to make some extra money. I was trying every desperate attempt to get out of it. "Are you sure the lawn's too short to cut? Aren't I forgetting one important errand? I think I need a haircut"...man, I remember pulling out all the stops. No dice...I was committed.
I loved our relative, but I didn't like the idea of being hoodwinked into looking at some dopey plan I had no interest in.
After a very entertaining half hour or so, the words "and this is Amway" filled the room. The others were nodding politely, some shocked, some disenchanted or disappointed, while I was jumping out of my skin. I was hooked.
Fast forward to 2013, I'm still hooked. I'm not the biggest Facebook user, but I set up a new business page solely devoted to my admiration of home-based businesses and the people who operate them everywhere. If you're a home biz owner or fan, I would be honored to have your "like" on the new page. It's pretty bare bones, but hopefully you can liven it up a little. Click here to check it out.
Have a fantastic and productive day!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
The World According To Sam Prindle: You must have this to lose weight...period! (Weig...
The World According To Sam Prindle: You must have this to lose weight...period! (Weig...: Ladies and gentlemen, our weight loss grand finale! I sincerely hope you're doing well in every area of your life. ...
You must have this to lose weight...period! (Weight loss finale)
Ladies and gentlemen, our weight loss grand finale!
I sincerely hope you're doing well in every area of your life.
Short and sweet, quick and dirty: after the proper portions, diligent exercise, weighing and measuring, please don't forget this essential ingredient: Patience. That's it. Patience.
Weigh and measure once a week. If you're not making progress, please adjust your strategy. If you fall off the wagon, don't quit entirely...get back on. Believe in yourself and be patient. Once you're on the right path, you'll reach your goal. Starting a nutritional program is always plagued with challenges. There will always be a birthday, holiday, celebration, or buffet nearby.
If you're frustrated or stuck in your weight loss efforts, please let me know. I'd be happy to help, encourage, and cheer you on! Feel free to contact me anytime at samprindle@yahoo.com. Good luck!
I sincerely hope you're doing well in every area of your life.
Short and sweet, quick and dirty: after the proper portions, diligent exercise, weighing and measuring, please don't forget this essential ingredient: Patience. That's it. Patience.
Weigh and measure once a week. If you're not making progress, please adjust your strategy. If you fall off the wagon, don't quit entirely...get back on. Believe in yourself and be patient. Once you're on the right path, you'll reach your goal. Starting a nutritional program is always plagued with challenges. There will always be a birthday, holiday, celebration, or buffet nearby.
If you're frustrated or stuck in your weight loss efforts, please let me know. I'd be happy to help, encourage, and cheer you on! Feel free to contact me anytime at samprindle@yahoo.com. Good luck!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
The World According To Sam Prindle: No cost weight loss
The World According To Sam Prindle: No cost weight loss: No cost weight loss - I like that. What does it mean? Good question! In a nutshell, being resourceful. Forget about going out and b...
No cost weight loss
No cost weight loss - I like that. What does it mean? Good question! In a nutshell, being resourceful. Forget about going out and buying pre-packaged meals, supplements, magic pills, everything organic, etc. Losing weight does not have to be expensive, unless you have that option and want it to be.
Let's start out with what you already have on hand. Here's what I'd like you to do: Pick a start day. On that day, write down or digitally record your weight and waist measurement (not too tight or loose around your belly button). Do this once a week only, please and record your results every 7 days. Here's why...your body's water weight can fluctuate around 5 pounds or so either way. You could be making great progress, weigh yourself during an upward fluctuation, and get majorly discouraged. Please resist the temptation to weigh...you'll be glad you did.
Allow yourself an average of 2,000 calories per day, not to exceed 14,000 for the week. Try to eat at least 60 grams of protein, 200 grams of carbohydrates, and don't exceed 75 grams of sugar daily. These figures aren't set in stone...just give it a try, especially if nothing else has worked.
Exercise (right now) is not required, but always recommended. In fact, I'm a big fan of any physical activity (even Frisbee, retrieving the basketball for someone practicing free throws), no matter how small. Don't bog yourself down with trying to juggle fitness and nutrition at this point. I would rather you master eating better now. We can always fine tune things as we go along.
If you feel that 2000 calories is too much, you can definitely try a lower amount, but I wouldn't recommend going much lower. Our goal is to not lose weight quickly, but develop a nutritional plan that you can enjoy for life.
Tidbits: Eat whenever you want; nothing is off limits. Just try your best to stay within the above parameters. If you stick with it, you will get results. Give it time, it WILL happen.
Questions, comments? Please leave them below and I will answer.
On your mark, get set, good luck! You CAN do it!!!
Let's start out with what you already have on hand. Here's what I'd like you to do: Pick a start day. On that day, write down or digitally record your weight and waist measurement (not too tight or loose around your belly button). Do this once a week only, please and record your results every 7 days. Here's why...your body's water weight can fluctuate around 5 pounds or so either way. You could be making great progress, weigh yourself during an upward fluctuation, and get majorly discouraged. Please resist the temptation to weigh...you'll be glad you did.
Allow yourself an average of 2,000 calories per day, not to exceed 14,000 for the week. Try to eat at least 60 grams of protein, 200 grams of carbohydrates, and don't exceed 75 grams of sugar daily. These figures aren't set in stone...just give it a try, especially if nothing else has worked.
Exercise (right now) is not required, but always recommended. In fact, I'm a big fan of any physical activity (even Frisbee, retrieving the basketball for someone practicing free throws), no matter how small. Don't bog yourself down with trying to juggle fitness and nutrition at this point. I would rather you master eating better now. We can always fine tune things as we go along.
If you feel that 2000 calories is too much, you can definitely try a lower amount, but I wouldn't recommend going much lower. Our goal is to not lose weight quickly, but develop a nutritional plan that you can enjoy for life.
Tidbits: Eat whenever you want; nothing is off limits. Just try your best to stay within the above parameters. If you stick with it, you will get results. Give it time, it WILL happen.
Questions, comments? Please leave them below and I will answer.
On your mark, get set, good luck! You CAN do it!!!
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
The World According To Sam Prindle: Here's exactly what I'm doing, health and fitness ...
The World According To Sam Prindle: Here's exactly what I'm doing, health and fitness ...: Good morning friends! As I'm writing this, I thought to myself, "Man, I feel better (and am in much better shape) than when I was...
Here's exactly what I'm doing, health and fitness wise
Good morning friends!
As I'm writing this, I thought to myself, "Man, I feel better (and am in much better shape) than when I was a teenager! It's crazy, when many people have given up on looking and feeling their best, I promise, you don't have to settle for anything but the best for you...and I'm here to help...promise!
You CAN live a more fulfilling life, eating fantastic food, having more energy, and looking great, without starving yourself, camping out at the gym, or having surgery!
As you know, I've been my own self-experiment since 2006. After testing many different approaches, I finally found the one that I can honestly say...I could do for life. This is important. You need to design an nutritional program that you can live with, not something that you lose 10 pounds, are stressed and miserable, and gain it all back...yuck!
Since February, I have been following The Adonis Index program for men. It zeroes in on a shoulder/waist ratio of 1.61 (your shoulder circumference divided by your waist measurement).
Here is a look at where I began and now:
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Boy, do I feel fancy...first blog with a pic included...woo hoo!!!
This program has nutritional software that guides you based on your current stats (weight, shoulder circumference, waist, age, activity level, height, etc.)
At the beginning, since you have more bodyfat to lose, you start with a lower calorie allotment for the week (Your body taps into your fat reserves to make up the caloric difference - as you make progress and lose fat, you receive more calories. What a plan!). Your mission: get as close as you can to your weekly figure without going over. Also, my protein requirement is a minimum of 60 grams, no more than 75 grams of sugar, and at least 200 carbs. Eat whatever you want, whenever you want, as long as you adhere to your guidelines.
Now, this may not be the answer for everyone, but it's been the most effective, fun, and rewarding answer for me since 2006. Here is my link to the Andonis Index program. Also, for the ladies, here is the Venus program.
Contact me anytime if I may answer questions or lend some support, I would be happy to help!
Have a fantastic day! Think of me as your own personal cheerleader!
p.s. As far as exercise, I walk 1 mile 5-6 times a week, and I go to the gym twice weekly. :)
As I'm writing this, I thought to myself, "Man, I feel better (and am in much better shape) than when I was a teenager! It's crazy, when many people have given up on looking and feeling their best, I promise, you don't have to settle for anything but the best for you...and I'm here to help...promise!
You CAN live a more fulfilling life, eating fantastic food, having more energy, and looking great, without starving yourself, camping out at the gym, or having surgery!
As you know, I've been my own self-experiment since 2006. After testing many different approaches, I finally found the one that I can honestly say...I could do for life. This is important. You need to design an nutritional program that you can live with, not something that you lose 10 pounds, are stressed and miserable, and gain it all back...yuck!
Since February, I have been following The Adonis Index program for men. It zeroes in on a shoulder/waist ratio of 1.61 (your shoulder circumference divided by your waist measurement).
Here is a look at where I began and now:
.JPG)
Boy, do I feel fancy...first blog with a pic included...woo hoo!!!
This program has nutritional software that guides you based on your current stats (weight, shoulder circumference, waist, age, activity level, height, etc.)
At the beginning, since you have more bodyfat to lose, you start with a lower calorie allotment for the week (Your body taps into your fat reserves to make up the caloric difference - as you make progress and lose fat, you receive more calories. What a plan!). Your mission: get as close as you can to your weekly figure without going over. Also, my protein requirement is a minimum of 60 grams, no more than 75 grams of sugar, and at least 200 carbs. Eat whatever you want, whenever you want, as long as you adhere to your guidelines.
Now, this may not be the answer for everyone, but it's been the most effective, fun, and rewarding answer for me since 2006. Here is my link to the Andonis Index program. Also, for the ladies, here is the Venus program.
Contact me anytime if I may answer questions or lend some support, I would be happy to help!
Have a fantastic day! Think of me as your own personal cheerleader!
p.s. As far as exercise, I walk 1 mile 5-6 times a week, and I go to the gym twice weekly. :)
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
The World According To Sam Prindle: Let's get started! (Your primer to lifelong fitne...
The World According To Sam Prindle: Let's get started! (Your primer to lifelong fitne...: Hello! My pledge from this point forward is to keep things relatively short and simple. If you're struggling to lose ...
Let's get started! (Your primer to lifelong fitness and health)
Hello!
My pledge from this point forward is to keep things relatively short and simple.
If you're struggling to lose weight, here is step 1: Your new nutritional goal is an average of 2,000 calories a day/14,000 weekly. Adjust your thinking to weekly instead of daily. In other words, come as close to 14,000 calories in a week without going over.
Step 2: Drink as much pure water as you can.
Step 3: Write down everything you drink and eat in your nutrition journal.
Step 4: Pick one day of the week as your official measure and weigh day. For example, mine is Monday. Like clockwork, I wake up and weigh in weekly after the bathroom. Then, Mary takes my waist and shoulder measurements.
This will be enough to get started. Remember, you are developing a plan for life, not to just drop a few pounds, give up and gain it all back.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment, or message me directly on our Facebook Code Name: TPR page. I will get back to you!
For now, I wish you the best. You can do this. I'm cheering you on!
My pledge from this point forward is to keep things relatively short and simple.
If you're struggling to lose weight, here is step 1: Your new nutritional goal is an average of 2,000 calories a day/14,000 weekly. Adjust your thinking to weekly instead of daily. In other words, come as close to 14,000 calories in a week without going over.
Step 2: Drink as much pure water as you can.
Step 3: Write down everything you drink and eat in your nutrition journal.
Step 4: Pick one day of the week as your official measure and weigh day. For example, mine is Monday. Like clockwork, I wake up and weigh in weekly after the bathroom. Then, Mary takes my waist and shoulder measurements.
This will be enough to get started. Remember, you are developing a plan for life, not to just drop a few pounds, give up and gain it all back.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment, or message me directly on our Facebook Code Name: TPR page. I will get back to you!
For now, I wish you the best. You can do this. I'm cheering you on!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
The World According To Sam Prindle: My, how breakfast has changed!
The World According To Sam Prindle: My, how breakfast has changed!: Breakfasts of the past would be filled with some sort of potato (hash browns, home fries, or fried potatoes), waffles, pancakes, or fre...
My, how breakfast has changed!
Breakfasts of the past would be filled with some sort of potato (hash browns, home fries, or fried potatoes), waffles, pancakes, or french toast covered (and I do mean COVERED) with high octane syrup. Also, Pop Tarts was a great default breakfast. Although, I do have to admit, I still love all the bad stuff!
Here was my menu a few minutes ago: 1/4 cup dry steel cut oats, 1 scoop protein powder (I mix the protein powder in the oatmeal), 2 slices Ezekiel bread (plain), and 2 pieces of bacon. One of my unlimited luxuries I allow myself is black coffee. I do try to combat my enjoyment with plenty of water. So far today, 3 small cups black coffee, 6 cups of water (8oz size). Here are the stats: calories 540, carbs 64 grams, total grams of fat - 13, dietary fiber - 10 grams, 3 grams of sugar, and a whopping 44 grams of protein!
Needless to say, I'm full and focused, and ready to face the next 2-4 comfortably. If I had opted for the Pop Tarts, I'd probably be eating again right now.
Keep up the good work, don't forget to keep your food journals, and I'll see you back here in a little over a week!
Here was my menu a few minutes ago: 1/4 cup dry steel cut oats, 1 scoop protein powder (I mix the protein powder in the oatmeal), 2 slices Ezekiel bread (plain), and 2 pieces of bacon. One of my unlimited luxuries I allow myself is black coffee. I do try to combat my enjoyment with plenty of water. So far today, 3 small cups black coffee, 6 cups of water (8oz size). Here are the stats: calories 540, carbs 64 grams, total grams of fat - 13, dietary fiber - 10 grams, 3 grams of sugar, and a whopping 44 grams of protein!
Needless to say, I'm full and focused, and ready to face the next 2-4 comfortably. If I had opted for the Pop Tarts, I'd probably be eating again right now.
Keep up the good work, don't forget to keep your food journals, and I'll see you back here in a little over a week!
Thursday, April 18, 2013
The World According To Sam Prindle: Are you struggling to lose weight? (Part 2)
The World According To Sam Prindle: Are you struggling to lose weight? (Part 2): I'm sensing this will blossom into a 3-4 parter. I really want to keep this simple, not overload or scare you away. I truly feel ...
Are you struggling to lose weight? (Part 2)
I'm sensing this will blossom into a 3-4 parter. I really want to keep this simple, not overload or scare you away. I truly feel this could help...
One of the first things I did (that helped me immensely) was to keep a food journal. Think of this as a checkbook register when you write a check. I had to laugh as I wrote that sentence. I probably wrote 6 whole checks all last year!
So, step 1, keep a food journal or notebook. Write down the time you eat, and what you eat. Please don't leave any details out. Try your best to estimate the calories per meal. Also, make room for water on your daily list. Put a hash mark down every time you consume an 8oz glass. A phone app that makes this very easy is My Fitness Pal.
Step 2. Measure your waist and weigh yourself. I've heard from two very reliable sources that the proper way to take your waist measurement is over your belly button. I know, that sounds very high, but please trust me on this. Make sure it's snug, but not overly tight. Don't suck in your stomach (as tempting as that is!).
Step 3. Please only weigh and measure once a week for starters.
Let's meet back here in two weeks for part 3. All you'll need to do in the meantime is measure and weigh twice, and keep your daily food and water journal. We're not changing a thing at this point.
Please leave me a comment if you have any questions. Also, join our Facebook Code Name: TPR community if you haven't already. You can find that here.
I'm cheering you on! Feel free to touch base with me. I'd love to keep up with your progress.
Talk to you in 2 weeks!
One of the first things I did (that helped me immensely) was to keep a food journal. Think of this as a checkbook register when you write a check. I had to laugh as I wrote that sentence. I probably wrote 6 whole checks all last year!
So, step 1, keep a food journal or notebook. Write down the time you eat, and what you eat. Please don't leave any details out. Try your best to estimate the calories per meal. Also, make room for water on your daily list. Put a hash mark down every time you consume an 8oz glass. A phone app that makes this very easy is My Fitness Pal.
Step 2. Measure your waist and weigh yourself. I've heard from two very reliable sources that the proper way to take your waist measurement is over your belly button. I know, that sounds very high, but please trust me on this. Make sure it's snug, but not overly tight. Don't suck in your stomach (as tempting as that is!).
Step 3. Please only weigh and measure once a week for starters.
Let's meet back here in two weeks for part 3. All you'll need to do in the meantime is measure and weigh twice, and keep your daily food and water journal. We're not changing a thing at this point.
Please leave me a comment if you have any questions. Also, join our Facebook Code Name: TPR community if you haven't already. You can find that here.
I'm cheering you on! Feel free to touch base with me. I'd love to keep up with your progress.
Talk to you in 2 weeks!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Are you struggling to lose weight? (Part 1)
We are bombarded with weight loss solutions on a daily basis. We want quick and easy...also, if you can make it painless, that would be a plus! But unfortunately, dropping pounds is hard, especially if you're struggling to lose many pounds.
A lot of readers know me personally. When I say I'm on some sort of nutritional program, they laugh. "Dude, you're skin and bone. You need to be chowin'!"
Don't get me wrong. I love to eat like anyone else...and I can eat a lot. My normal Denny's breakfast years ago was The Lumberjack. If you haven't had the pleasure (depending on which Denny's you go to), it is served on at least two plates, many times two standard and one smaller plate. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns or home fries, toast, and pancakes make up this Paul Bunyan (hold the ax) type meal.
I ate my last Lumberjack on Congress Street, in South Portland, Maine in November of 2012. Every meal I seemed to eat resembled The Lumberjack. Did I need all this food? No. Did I really want all this food? I thought so. Did I crave this? Oh, yes...regularly.
What I had done over the span of many years was form a really bad habit.
Many years ago, when finances were exceptionally lean, money nor food was plentiful. I was living in Nashville, Tennessee at the time, and Shoney's breakfast bar and I became close friends. My strategy: eat yourself silly because this would be your only chance at food today, kiddo. I would have cooked at home, but at this time, home was a weekly boarding house filled with unsavory types and no kitchen. It was hard enough grasping the fact of sleeping there, let alone spending any additional time there. (A vision I'll never forget...this boarding house had three floors and a lot of people. Only one bathroom per floor - a shared type deal. Also, when you walked in the front door, there were a cast of colorful characters, all smoking, using a hubcap as an ashtray. Some things you never forget.)
Well, you can only imagine, my habit stayed with me as finances got better. I always ate more than I needed because I seemed to get away with it...kind of. I was usually tired and stuffed all of the time...not ideal for an aspiring go-getter. I never really appreciated the "You are what you eat" saying until later in life. You know the feeling...when you eat crappy food, you feel pretty...crappy. When you eat good for you food...you feel kinda good. When you overeat good or bad food, you still feel kind of crappy.
The moral of this story: we are struggling to lose weight because we eat too much, period. Food is fuel. Find a system that works well and incorporate it into your busy lifestyle. Here's what I did:
After my last Lumberjack, I committed (and of all month's - November with Thanksgiving...yipes) to eating smaller portions of everything. This usually meant leaving the table when I wasn't full, but I knew I had plenty of fuel to keep me going.
For now, have a fantastic and productive day. Part 2 will be coming soon.
I invite to join our TPR community on Facebook and feel free to share your story, either on the wall or via private message. Don't struggle with anything...our group can help. Find us here
A lot of readers know me personally. When I say I'm on some sort of nutritional program, they laugh. "Dude, you're skin and bone. You need to be chowin'!"
Don't get me wrong. I love to eat like anyone else...and I can eat a lot. My normal Denny's breakfast years ago was The Lumberjack. If you haven't had the pleasure (depending on which Denny's you go to), it is served on at least two plates, many times two standard and one smaller plate. Eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns or home fries, toast, and pancakes make up this Paul Bunyan (hold the ax) type meal.
I ate my last Lumberjack on Congress Street, in South Portland, Maine in November of 2012. Every meal I seemed to eat resembled The Lumberjack. Did I need all this food? No. Did I really want all this food? I thought so. Did I crave this? Oh, yes...regularly.
What I had done over the span of many years was form a really bad habit.
Many years ago, when finances were exceptionally lean, money nor food was plentiful. I was living in Nashville, Tennessee at the time, and Shoney's breakfast bar and I became close friends. My strategy: eat yourself silly because this would be your only chance at food today, kiddo. I would have cooked at home, but at this time, home was a weekly boarding house filled with unsavory types and no kitchen. It was hard enough grasping the fact of sleeping there, let alone spending any additional time there. (A vision I'll never forget...this boarding house had three floors and a lot of people. Only one bathroom per floor - a shared type deal. Also, when you walked in the front door, there were a cast of colorful characters, all smoking, using a hubcap as an ashtray. Some things you never forget.)
Well, you can only imagine, my habit stayed with me as finances got better. I always ate more than I needed because I seemed to get away with it...kind of. I was usually tired and stuffed all of the time...not ideal for an aspiring go-getter. I never really appreciated the "You are what you eat" saying until later in life. You know the feeling...when you eat crappy food, you feel pretty...crappy. When you eat good for you food...you feel kinda good. When you overeat good or bad food, you still feel kind of crappy.
The moral of this story: we are struggling to lose weight because we eat too much, period. Food is fuel. Find a system that works well and incorporate it into your busy lifestyle. Here's what I did:
After my last Lumberjack, I committed (and of all month's - November with Thanksgiving...yipes) to eating smaller portions of everything. This usually meant leaving the table when I wasn't full, but I knew I had plenty of fuel to keep me going.
For now, have a fantastic and productive day. Part 2 will be coming soon.
I invite to join our TPR community on Facebook and feel free to share your story, either on the wall or via private message. Don't struggle with anything...our group can help. Find us here
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