Podcast Episode #66: How Goosebump Goals Can Bring You to the Next Level

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This October 28, 2009 free audio episode is jam-packed with new content, and includes the following topics: powerful motivation techniques for exercise and sports, nutrition news from the Ironman Medical Conference, and massive diet and exercise Q&A!

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Featured Topic:

We've had many of you listeners ask for an episode on motivation and sports psychology. So we got a sports psychologist on the show! With a background in collegiate sports, strength and conditioning (CSCS), and a doctorate in sports psychology, Dr. Bernie Holliday now teaches mental toughness to warriors at the Army Center for Enhanced Performance, and in our interview, he discusses:

-How to create for yourself what he describes as a "goosebump goal"...

-Why lack of motivation can take place during competition or exercise...

-What comes first - mind over muscle or muscle over mind...

-How the world's best motivate themselves to exercise, workout, or rise to a new level...

-Dr. Holliday's top tips and tricks for self-motivation and pushing yourself through the toughest events...

-How different personality types respond to different types of motivation...

-And much, much more!

In addition to his advice during this interview, Dr. Bernie Holliday has two book recommendations to add to your motivational sports psychology reading list:Golf Is Not a Game of Perfect andNot About the Bike.

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Listener Q&A:

Listener Sarah Asks: "Hi Ben, I was wondering what you think about the I Can't Believe It's Not Butter spray. I have a hard time believing that there is no big amount calories in it but can't find much online that tells me anymore details about it. Do you have anymore insight about the good or bad of it?"

Listener Chuck asks: "Here is a question for you. I love steamed vegetables like broccoli and spinach, etc. I usually have a large serving along with my dinner each night. Is it ok to have a really large portion of vegetables, or should I stick to an appropriate portion size like everything else? I figured since they are low calorie and healthy its alright, but I don't want to over-eat. Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it."

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