Book Recommedations: Self-Empowerment

With the entire Planet preparing itself for the wave of the future and going Green – slowly but surely we’re all catching on to the new wave of improving our vitals and becoming the real masters of our existence. With the mind, body, and soul at hand, we’re on the verge of implementing a more natural way to advance our nutrition. The following books offer insightful and easy-to-follow steps for revising and promoting your unique & obvious existence.

Energy to Burn: The Ultimate Food and Nutrition Guide to Fuel Your Active Life by Julie Upton

(National journalist and dietitian; National spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association. Featured as a writer for the New York Times, Shape) & Jenna Bell-Wilson (Ph.D., R.D., C.S.S.D., is a registered dietitian, a certified specialist in sports dietetics, and a nutrition consultant; Published in Fitness and Men’s Health).

“Get the Energy Boost to Power Your Performance Every day.”

Whether you’re a serious athlete, a weekend warrior, or an active person constantly on the go, proper nutrition can help you optimize your performance and reach your goals. This accessible guide equips you with the most current, science-based sports nutrition information and tools available to help you maximize your energy and your results. First, the book lays out the foundation of healthy eating by explaining the role of carbohydrates, protein, and fats in a performance diet. It helps you energize with pre-competition meals, guidance on what to eat and drink during exercise, and post-competition nutrition for optimal recovery. You’ll also find a complete 14-day diet plan to help you start fulfilling your energy requirements right away.

Energy to Burn also gives you:

• An Energy Quotient quiz to see how you’re doing right now
• Information on how to determine, reach, and maintain your best body weight
• The lowdown on supplements and energy bars
• A look at professional athletes’ kitchens-and the foods they can’t live without

The Best Life Diet by Bob Greene

(An exercise physiologist and certified personal trainer specializing in fitness, metabolism, and weight loss. Master’s degree from the University of Arizona and member of the American College of Sports Medicine & the American Council on Exercise. Contributing writer and editor for O the Oprah magazine Bestselling author of The Best Life Diet Cookbook, The Best Life Diet,Revised and Updated, The Best Life Diet,The Best Life Diet Daily Journal, The Total Body Makeover, Get With the Program!, The Get With the Program! Daily Journal, The Get With the Program! Guide to Good Eating, and Make the Connection.John J. & Merendino Jr., M.D. (Graduate of Yale Medical School. Internship and residency at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School and endocrine training at the National Institutes of Health. Board-certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D., (Lead nutritionist for thebestlife.com, Bob Greene’s weight loss and fitness website. Contributing editor for Self Magazine Latest books are The Supermarket Diet and The Supermarket Diet Cookbook.

Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan by Suze Orman

“The Year You Can’t Afford to Make Any Mistakes with Your Money.”

The credit crunch, the stock market freefall, the staggering toll of home foreclosures and job losses: The economic crisis that struck in 2008 has left no one untouched and everybody reeling. Seemingly overnight, the financial landscape has undergone seismic changes that suddenly have you asking all kinds of questions: Are your savings safe? Should you continue to invest in your retirement account? Should you keep your home if it’s worth less than what you owe or should you sell it? How do you pay your bills if you’ve just been laid off?

The nation’s go-to expert on financial matters, Suze Orman, believes that 2009 is a critical year for your money. There are safeguards to put in place, actions to take, costly mistakes to avoid, and even opportunities to be had, so that you are protected during the bad times and prepared to prosper when things take a turn for the better. No matter what situation you’re in, you will find a plan of action and the answers to your questions about:

• Credit
• Retirement
• Savings and Spending
• Real Estate
• Paying for College
• Protecting your Family

Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan delivers honest, straightforward guidance—what to do, when to do it, and how to do it—as only Suze Orman can.

The Think Big Manifesto by Michael Port and Mina Samuels

Michael Port, bestselling author and creator of ThinkBigRevolution.com, knows it’s not always easy to think big. But big thinking must happen now; today, tomorrow, and forevermore.

At this very moment, you are the change you want to see in the world—should you choose to accept personal responsibility. Devour every word of The Think Big Manifesto. It is the handbook to your personal revolution.

You are more than you know. And you can do more with less than you think..

• Unhook from the guru track
• Learn how to be comfortable with discomfort
• Join people doing powerful things
• Be one of the big thinkers that others rave about

This book, and life, is not a conceptual, theoretical experiment in how to do big things. No, this is just what you need if you’re on, or want to be on, the path to doing big things and are willing to invest in your future.

Join or incite a worldwide revolution that inspires others to follow. All it takes is one big thought and the revolution is unleashed. One thought, one person at a time, quickly followed by another—soon big thinking becomes the norm. Your big thoughts enable you to achieve greatness, be remarkable, and create a better world.

“Are you a member of the Think Big Revolution? If so, this is your Manifesto.“

Whether its health, nutrition, mental stimulation, or manifesting your finances to become the better man you are, a few tips from these great selections can not only assist you on your journey, but serve great knowledge to your own progress. Its time to move from survival mode to existence mode – it’s obvious we exist!