I have met Lani Muelrath a couple of times at the McDougall program here in Santa Rosa where I live. She helps out at the Advanced Study weekends and I often drop in to check out what is going on.
When I heard that Lani had a book coming out, and that she also loves her pressure cooker, it was time to spend a little time with her. We met virtually and I am sure that we are now good plant-based friends and colleagues.
I had a chance to look at Lani’s Plant-Based Blueprint on her website and I think that you will find it interesting. It gives you insight into what Lani eats and has 16 recipes. It’s an amazing bonus. You can get to it here.
Now that I have had a chance to take a more in-depth look at this book, I can tell you that it’s packed full of gems related to exercise, how you think and what you eat. If there were just one book to get for motivation to start the year off right, I would get this one. It is being released very soon.
So, if you want to win the book, you need to leave a comment about why you would like to get more fit, following Lani’s sage advice. I will do anything that takes just 5 minutes and makes me look and feel better. What about you? I can’t wait to hear from you.
I am choosing the winner on January 25th at 9 pm PST. Good luck.
Pragati Coder says
If I could do one thing to help my health, it would be 5 seconds of control in little pieces throughout the day … Its that urge to eat junk which makes me slip and slide as I plug along on my plant based journey. That is what I need and what I wish for!
Lani Muelrath says
Angela,
I want to encourage you in your quest. It can be just a matter of adding one or two things that add up to big result. Pick a time during the day when you have something you always do: heat the water for morning hot drink, brush your teeth, arrive home from work – and slip in one short exercise right there. You could start with Fit Quickie #1, 7 Seconds to a Flat Belly, or another instant invigorator favorite, Legs Into Play, #10. This restores equilibirum (there are many reasons why, I explain it all in the book) AND is a keystone habit, meaning it carries over to other choices and habits.
You’ll also like the Willpower Workout chapter!
Just remember that 5 minutes of moving does a whole lot more than we might suspect. All the best to you in the new year.
Lani
Angela M. says
I am quite busy, and can’t always get to the gym. Being able to fit in quick, short exercises throughout the day would most certainly add up to a stronger, slimmer me, and having them written on a book so I can study them and have it there while I practice would be great. I’ve been doing plant-based eating on and off for a long time, I really need to get back on, I can feel it so much in my body when my food selections are not healthy. 2012 was beyond a horrid year, I gained a lot weight through stress eating, but I am now back on the horse ready to recover, so that I can feel and look better and be a good example to my family. I’m so tired of feeling defeated – time to move on!! I’m also following Lani’s post about pressure cooking, and working to start incorporate pressure cooking into my schedule so I can have healthy foods ready quickly.
Lani Muelrath says
Hi Jodie!
How great to see you here and 5 Minute Fit Quickies fitness is a blessing for the busy. Remember, I put these together for quick access during busy travel – heck, many of them I can do in airports – and do! Just last week I was doing #9 – Higher Assets – and #10 – Legs into Play – in Houston and Cancun. And #1 anywhere, anytime – even while walking on the beach.
5 minute fitness does more that we suspect – restores willpower, equilibrium, and relieves stress….don’t get me started!
Lani
Lani Muelrath says
Michelle,
You won 6 personal training sessions? That is fabulous!
So sorry to hear about the pf and I know that is painful and prohibitive. You’ll be glad to know that many of the Fit Quickies can be done on knees or sitting – they are very versatile – so you’ll be able to challenge muscles while recoverring at the same time!
Lani