by Lani Muelrath | Jul 22, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Taking simple action strengthens mindset mastery and helps you get unstuck I could sense my inner inertianista rapidly backpedaling as the IKEA agent scrolled through the pages of instruction for assembling the bookcase I was about to buy. Did I really want...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 18, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Have you ever struggled with getting off your hmmhmm and getting going with your workouts? Of course you have. Here’s my conversation with Traci yesterday on facebook. Can you identify? Then, I’ll show you five steps you can take to stop the struggle and...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 10, 2012 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel
“I couldn’t kill my first patient!” This is one of the most memorable lines spoken the fund raiser for PCRM’s Research Without Cruelty campaign that took place last Sunday at Millennium Restaurant in the heart of San Francisco. Spoken by none...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 29, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Stuck? There’s a new book on the shelves, Coach Yourself Thin, by Hottinger and Scholtz. I haven’t read it. But one of my professional health and fitness journals has highlighted some content of this book that I’d like to share with you. Maybe it...
by Lani Muelrath | Jun 27, 2012 | Move Your Body, Plant-Based Nutrition
It seems the more Scott shifted his diet away from the standard American and toward a whole-foods, plant-based diet, the better his performance at his true love: The world of ultra-running. Scott Jurek is one of my fellow coaches at the first annual VegRun via...
by Lani Muelrath | May 11, 2012 | Weight Loss
How do you maintain weight loss on your own? This week the educational kit that is companion to the upcoming Weight of the Nation programming arrived. Some quick stats from the kit that may interest and inspire you. People who complete intensive weight-loss programs...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 4, 2012 | Move Your Body, Weight Loss
Which do you think is better for your health goals: Shorter exercise sessions rmore often or fewer, longer workouts? If you are moving ahead with your health and weight loss plan, you know that physical activity plays a huge, health-protective role in the big...
by Lani Muelrath | Apr 2, 2012 | Move Your Body
“Kickstart Your Spring 2012 Healthy Fitness!” with Lani Muelrath, M.A. Look, there’s nothing like the combination of a whole foods, plant-based diet and a simple exercise plan to keep you fit, healthy, trim and energetic. To keep you going through...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 11, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
We should arrive in this world with a note tacked on our cute little human hiney: Warning: Too much sitting may be hazardous to your health Except it’s more than ‘may be hazardous’. There’s a mountain of evidence that it definitely...
by Lani Muelrath | Mar 5, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Has this ever happened to you? You get all ramped up to get started on your health and weight loss plan. You’ve got your whole-foods, low-fat plant-based diet plan organized and ready. You’ve stocked your kitchen and in your enthusiasm and resolve, even...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 15, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Journey, Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Excerpted and adapted from Fit Quickies; 5 Minute Targeted Body Shaping Workouts, by Lani Muelrath, Penguin/Alpha, 2013. What? The Plant-Based Fitness Expert Advisor for the McDougall Health and Medical Center Discussion Boards is putting the words...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 12, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Is Pinterest a prescription for melting stress and boosting willpower? OK so uber-stressed on projects and decided to relax with a little Pinterest. Now ready to go again! Who’d a thunk it. That was moi on facebook yesterday. And to think I just heard of...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 10, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Nutrition, Travel
Look. If I can do it in a 3rd world country, you can do it anywhere. Europe and the U.S. are easy. Not to belittle your efforts. But when you travel to far-flung off-the-beaten-path places and still make your plant-based diet work AND squeeze in your body-shapers...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 6, 2012 | Move Your Body
Between you and me, not a week goes by that one of these questions about exercise, breakfast, ‘fat-burning’, ‘metabolism’, and ‘burning muscle for fuel’ doesn’t come across my desk: Should you work out before breakfast to burn...
by Lani Muelrath | Feb 1, 2012 | All Posts, All Setup, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
ThIs is part 4 in the Willpower Workout Series. If you missed it, you can catch up here: Part 1: Scone: 1, willpower: zip. Is there a way to give your willpower a workout? Part 2: 2 proven ways to give your willpower a workout Part 3: 5 minute willpower workout...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 30, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body
Part 2 in the Willpower Workout Series. If you missed it, read part 1 here: Scone: 1, willpower: zip. Is there a way to give your willpower a workout? In part 1 of the Willpower Workout Series, we found out how compounded stress chips away at your willpower. No...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 29, 2012 | Move Your Body
On the road. We’re walking and adventuring every day, yet I crave that muscle challenge from a quick focused workout that keeps me energized, my posture in line, and my bum lifted. Here’s what I just completed out on the balcony with no special tools but...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 29, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Scone: 1. Willpower: Zip. Has this ever happened to you? For stress-scenario purposes, I’m talking air travel and all the accompanying stress it can bring into play. But really, any situation where the stress has been compounded will do. I’ve...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 9, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Boot Camp Mind is… the voice of focus the voice of compelling commitment the ‘just do it’ you The part of you that is connected with your better judgement, that is inspired to realize your greater potential. You gain your health and get your body back through 3...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 5, 2012 | Weight Loss
Victoria asks a great question today on facebook and I thought I’d share my reply to her here as well. Hi Lani, Could you please comment on the recent NYT article in Tara Parker Pope’s column, “The Fat Trap”? Thanks!! ~ Victoria S. Certainly...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 3, 2012 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
All congratulations and support if you are investing in your own health with an improved diet this year. Yet there are several critical things to consider before you start that new eating plan. And if you’re already started, no problem. Here are 7 of them. 7...
by Lani Muelrath | Jan 2, 2012 | Move Your Body
Remember those ‘toning’ shoes that were so hot on the market a couple of years ago? In October 2010, I reported in to you with a short video warning about the false claims that were being made in the Reebok “EasyTone” shoe commercials. You can...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 31, 2011 | Move Your Body
These 6 7 struck the deepest chord, according to page views. The plant-strong fitness blog hit over 1 million 300 thousand page views in 2011 – let’s hear it for simple fitness and the plants, what a combination! It’s simple, it’s happy,...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 26, 2011 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation, Move Your Body, Plant-Based Nutrition
It’s perfect! The timing, that is. To create your own healthy, fit, happy and hot ripple effect. Of course, it’s ALWAYS perfect timing when it comes to building and reinforcing healthy habits. Yet somehow coming off of the ‘season of...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 24, 2011 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Does being fit make you a happier person? Sound like a silly question? We all figure the answer is of course yes. Yet rarely are we asked to articulate just why being fit makes us happier human beings. Which is why I posted the question on forums and facebook. I...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 21, 2011 | All Posts, Holidays, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Solid, simple tactics with real food and movement of your body – and your mind – to put you in the health & weight winner’s circle come January. Just joining us? To catch up with the holiday food & fitness survival guide: Part 1: “Be choosy” Part 2: “How...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 20, 2011 | All Posts, Holidays, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Solid, simple tactics with real food and movement of your body – and your mind – to put you in the health & weight winner’s circle come January. Part 9 of 10: “Reach beyond the cookie tray.” Reach beyond the cookie tray. Each choice we make every day is either...
by Lani Muelrath | Dec 6, 2011 | All Posts, Holidays, Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
Solid, simple tactics with real food and movement of your body – and your mind – to put you in the health & weight winner’s circle come January. Part 2 of 10. Food & fitness survival guide #2: Stay well fed. Eating keeps you thin Thinking back to...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 19, 2011
Vegan Mainstream has added a new expert to the team! Plant-strong fitness expert Lani Muelrath specializes in helping people who struggle with their weight and energy transform their bodies, without hunger or exercising like a maniac. She is a woman of many hats,...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 17, 2011
Check out Lani’s interview with Engine 2 Diet! We are excited to introduce you to Lani Muelrath, plant-strong fitness expert! Lani is the creator of The Body Transformation Formula and Fit Quickies™ 5 Minute Workouts. She has a Master’s Degree in Physical...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 14, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
The Fit Quickies™ Story… Winging our way to scuba holiday at our favorite spot, I wondered how the “workout” schedule between dives would go – this time. Sure, I always get plenty of exercise schlepping scuba tanks and swimming out to the reef. We do primarily...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 9, 2011 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Recipes
Remember that survey I sent you a week ago? Holy happenin’ results. A high percentage of responses are asking for more recipes and lots more details about a plant-based food plan. Many responders also wanted to know more about what I eat each day to be healthy,...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 4, 2011
Return to lanimuelrath.com Downloadable videos and audios of ten Fit Quickies 5 minute workouts to supplement The Book. “How To Sneak In Effective Exercise So That You Can Feel Instantly Energized While Tightening Those Tough Spots!” Laser Focused Moves That Target...
by Lani Muelrath | Nov 2, 2011 | Weight Loss
Just between us, when I noted that, like clockwork, I dropped 2 lbs. in the last 2 weeks by doing exactly what I teach, I knew I had to share it with you. This has come on the heels of a 2 lb gain I experienced last month. You see, even my weight pops up a couple of...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 29, 2011
Fit Quickies ™ #2 Purchase Download Center Congratulations and thank you! First, The Legal Stuff: This information is Copyrighted by Lani Muelrath, 2011. All Rights Reserved. NOTICE: You Do NOT Have the Right to Reissue or Resell this Material. You Also MAY NOT Give...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 28, 2011 | Move Your Body, Plant-Based Nutrition
Has this ever happened to you? You discipline yourself to a calorie-restricted diet to lose a few pounds. You have some success, though after a few weeks you have a weight loss slow down that comes paired with growing, gnawing hunger. You end up craving and caving....
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 26, 2011
Fit Quickies ™ #3 Purchase Download Center Congratulations and thank you! First, The Legal Stuff: This information is Copyrighted by Lani Muelrath, 2011. All Rights Reserved. NOTICE: You Do NOT Have the Right to Reissue or Resell this Material. You Also MAY NOT Give...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 25, 2011
Looking for a specific post? You’ve come to the right place. Browse the archives bytopic, or use the search box in the sidebar. Alphabetical By Category Below are the key categories from the article archives. Below each description is a list of key posts from...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 19, 2011 | Move Your Body
I know you count on me to get important, relevant and real (as in hype-free) fitness news into your hands. So when one of my professional journals arrived today with a full report on exercise guidelines from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM, the gold...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 8, 2011 | Move Your Body
It’s true – every precious pound of metabolism-boosting muscle on your body translates to more calories “combusted” each and every day. This is putting it quite simply, but the effects are not to be discounted. When it comes to weight control,...
by Lani Muelrath | Oct 5, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
Is anyone else freaking out a liiitle bit about it being October? This year has really flown by, and now we’re entering (it’s true!) the pre-holiday season. No worries! You still have a full month left to prep for the holidays and knock your 2011...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 29, 2011 | Weight Loss
This just in: Hi Lani! I’ve been using your 15-minute blast strategy every morning and it’s the best exercise program I’ve ever found. It’s BETTER than Tim Ferriss’ strategies in the 4-Hour Body, and much, MUCH easier to implement! ~...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 14, 2011 | Plant-Based Nutrition, Weight Loss
Samantha and I were on the phone strategizing her stepped up fitness plan. With some important events on the calendar and long term health goals, Samantha had asked me for coaching on how to tweak her diet, exercise, and mindset practices to meet her goals of weight...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 13, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Plant-Based Nutrition
45 notebook pages and 3 days later I’m back from the long drive to the McDougall Health and Medical Center Advanced Nutrition Study Weekend. 45 pages? I kid you not. I took my promise to report in to you quite seriously, and knowing there will be eager ears on...
by Lani Muelrath | Sep 9, 2011 | All Posts, All Setup, Move Your Body
This question from Susan posed such a juicy opportunity to help you step up the results from your body shaping workouts that it’s worth a laser focus. Often we are looking for something else: A new way to workout, or the workout magic – that we don’t...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 26, 2011
How to prepare for a Private Consultation Hi, and congratulations on making a major step to change in your health, fitness, body shaping, energy, and happiness. There is nothing like being trim, fit, and energetic – and to become same without hunger or exercising like...
by Lani Muelrath | Aug 14, 2011 | Weight Loss
I promised a follow up to my Diet Rules Rant: Part 1. For what good is a rant without some positive suggestions to counter the rant-worthy? 😉 The interview that I reported on in Part 1 was with Dr. Judith Beck, clinical Associate Professor of Psychology in...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 27, 2011 | Move Your Body, Weight Loss
We all agree on one thing. Everyone – in our affluent, overfed society anyway – wants to burn calories at a premium. Keep those babies flying off! We don’t even engage in debate about whether we want to up our calorie burn or not. We just do, am I...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 12, 2011 | Mindfulness, Mindset, & Motivation
How do I tell you about this without sounding like I’m whining? Or maybe things have been all effed up for you this week too. Look, is there some kind of solar storm I don’t know about? Can I blame all this on a recent eclipse? Give me something to pin...
by Lani Muelrath | Jul 10, 2011
Video #1: Reversing belly ‘pooch’ “Fitness at any age” presentation, including enthusiastic support to participants regarding making dietary and activity lifestyle changes; The 2 reasons for belly ‘pooch’ ‘7 Seconds to a Flat...
