INDEX

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Note: page references leading with “I-,” indicate color insert exercise pages.

Ab Circles, I-11

Ab Presses/Sways, I-9

abundance visualization, 106, 145

active stretching, 62

adjusted deserve level, 29, 32, 37–38

affirmations, 44–46, 120

Airplane Press, I-32

Airplane Stretch, I-66

alcohol, 86

almonds, soaking, 88

Almond Slaw, 186

alphabet in reverse exercise, 145

amaranth, 169

amends, 41–42, 89, 96, 132

Ankle Circles, I-49

Ankle Sways, I-60

appearance, 47, 60, 99, 136, 142

Apple Pumpkin Salad, 168

Arm Kickbacks, I-20

Arm Opener, I-22

Arm Rolls, I-17

Arm Swivels, I-58

Artichoke Amaranth Salad, 168–69

Artichoke and Spinach Hummus, 199

Arugula Salad, 169

Asparagus Barley “Risotto,” 178

attitude. See mindset

attitude test, 25

autonomous motivation, 7

Avocado and Kale Salad, 170

Avocado Milk Shake, 193

Baba Ganoush, 199

Back Press, I-11

Back Scratch, I-20

Back Walk, I-17

balance, xviii–xix, 16–17, 18, 29–32

balance, physical, 62, 85

Ballerina, I-40

Ballet Squats, I-67

Banana Almond Shake, 194

barley, 178

beans and legumes, 112

bedtime exercises, 127, 143

bedtime snacks, 71

Beef and Okra Stir-Fry, 178–79

being present, 42, 98–102, 134–40

believing in yourself, 10, 12

beverages, 52, 68–71, 86, 95, 193–98, 217

Black Bean Soup, 163

body awareness exercises, 52–53, 60–61, 85, 123, 126

body condition table, 209–11

body language, 88, 123

body signal table, 206–9

Bok Choy Salad, 170

brain boosting tools, 42–49, 118–22

breakfast, 69, 114, 159–62

breathing exercises, 48, 63, 121–22

Bridge March, I-43

Broccoli and Black-Eyed Pea Salad, 171

Broccoli Pasta Salad, 200

Butt Blaster, I-62

Butt Burner, I-45

Butterfly Crunches, I-13

Butt Lift, I-36

Calf Reach, I-38

calorie intake, 111, 114

carbohydrates, 70, 111, 113, 160

cardiovascular exercises, 58, 63

career. See work

Carrot Bran Muffins, 201

Cat and Cow, I-30

Ceiling Taps, I-38

celebrating success, 12–13, 57, 59–60, 97, 98

chia seeds, 158

Chicken Farro Salad, 171–72

Chicken Stir-Fry, 179

Chicken Wing, I–73

childhood patterns, 124–25

choices, excessive, 10

cleaning out closets, 104, 142–43

clock portion method, 160

Cobra, I-13

Coconut Muesli, 159

Coconut Truffles, 202

coconut water, 193

coffee, 86

Collard Greens, 187

Collards Scramble, 159

complex carbohydrates, 70

controlled motivation, 7

convenience foods, 77–78, 212–14

coordination exercises, 63

cravings, 7–8, 75–76, 106, 146

creative thinking, 103–7, 140–46

Creole Lima Beans, 187

Crisscross Drop, I-42

Crisscross Reach, I-64

curiosity, 40

Curried Spinach and Sweet Potato Freekeh, 180

daily intentions, 103, 140–41

dairy, 113

Date Shake, 194

decluttering, 104, 124, 142–43

deserve level

     adjusted, 29, 32, 37–38

     balancing, 16–17, 18, 29–32, 38

     in 4-Week Plan, 84–85, 92, 97, 102

     meals, 16–17, 18, 66–67

     motivation and, 30–31

     moves, 51–52

     rating your life, 19

     spreading, 38

     term overview, 15–17

     See also 10 × 10 Deserve Level Test

desserts, 86, 202–4

diets

     don’t work, xvi–xvii, 74

dieting, 74

digestion tips, 69–70

discipline, 7, 9, 39

distractions, 6–7, 10

Dog Lifts, I-61

Down Dog, I-51

dreams, 28, 104, 143

drinks, 52, 68–71, 86, 95, 193–98, 217

dynamic stretching, 62

eating out, 77–78, 212–14

Edamame Salad, 172

Eggplant Chili, 181

Elastic Man, I-10

Elbow Circling, I-76

Elbows Wide, I-59

Electrolyte Punch, 195

emotional issues, serious, 32

emotions, 20, 25, 40, 43, 48, 76, 118, 122, 126, 135, 142

empathy, 40–41

energy, shifting your, 88–92, 123–28

entrees, 178–86, 200–201

escape routes, 10, 56, 76

eulogy exercise, 105, 144–45

Every Others, I-54

exercise. See moves

faith, 10, 12

family, 21, 33, 41, 46, 58, 86, 124, 137

farro, 171

fast/convenience food guide, 77–78, 212–14

fat intake, 111, 113

feelings, 11, 25, 32, 33, 43–45, 54, 76, 77, 84, 110, 119, 123, 124, 126, 131, 135, 136, 142, 143, 144, 146, 206–9

fiber intake, 71, 111

Field Goals, I-22

finances, 26, 95, 131

fitness test, 19

Flabby Arm Evaporator, I-24

Flapper, I-27

flaxseed, 158

flexibility, emotional, 10

flexibility, physical, 62, I–5

flexibility exercises, 62

floating, 43, 91, 127–28

follow-through, 7, 39, 60

food choices, 66, 72, 78, 112–13

food diary, 111

food exercises/affirmations, 98, 100, 134

foot massage, 136

footwear, 85, I-4

Forearm Stretch, I-25

forgiveness, 41–42, 89, 96, 132

4-Week Plan

     beyond the, 109–14

     friends night, 86, 91, 95, 103, 106

     overview of, 83, 85–87

     recipes overview, 148–49

     setting goals, 84–85

     Week 1: Shifting Your Energy, 88–92, 123–28

     Week 2: Motivation, 93–97, 128–33

     Week 3: Being Present, 98–102, 134–40

     Week 4: Thinking Outside the Box, 103–7, 140–46

     workout quick guide, I-6 to I-7

Frankensteins, I-46

freekeh, 174, 180

free time, 95, 130–31

friends, 21, 41, 46, 86, 91, 95, 106, 132, 133, 137

friends night, 86, 91, 95, 103, 106

fructose, 70

fruit, 69, 112, 215–16

Garlic Eggplant Mash, 188

Garlic Spinach, 188

ginger, about, 164

Ginger Lentil Soup, 164

Ginger Mango drink, 195

Ginger Shrimp, 182

goals

     daily intentions, 103, 140–41

     deserve levels action steps, 32–34

     4-Week Plan, 84–85

     reassessing after Week 4, 109–10

     reflective mirror exercise, 11

     setting specific, 7–8

     writing down your, 43

Gooey Chocolate Power Brownies, 203

gratitude, 94, 129, 140

Green Dream, 196

Green Power, 196

Green Tea Juice, 196

grit, cultivating, 7, 60

habit patterns, 57, 124–25

Half Pigeon, I-70

Halibut and Artichokes, 182

Hammock, I-62

Hanging Blasters, I-41

health issues, 32

heart strength exercises, 63

hemp seeds, 158

High Stepper, I-53

Hip Flexor/Twist and Hamstring Reach, I-70

Hippie, I-49

Hippie Twist, I-60

hobbies/interest test, 27

home environment test, 22

honor, 100, 125, 137

Hopscotch, I-53

Horizontal Arm Lift, I-79

Horizontal Line, I-39

Hug Yourself, I-72

Hula Hoop, I-27

hunger scale, 73

hydration, 52, 68–69

I Dream of Jeannie, I-15

if/then plans, 96, 132–33

imperfection, accepting, 39

Indian Sweet Potatoes, 189

inner motivation, 7, 8, 56, 59, 93–97, 128–34

intentions. See goals

Inverted Balance, I-33

Jab/Cross, I-21

job, 24, 54–55, 101, 105, 138–39, 143–44

journaling, 111, 119

Kicking and Screaming, I-44

Kiss the Knee Stretch, I-37

kitchen equipment, 149

Knee Bounces, I-63

Knee Drop, I-12, I-31, I-40

Knee Repeaters, I-47

Knee Slides, I-52

Knees Together Bounce, I-65

Knee Sways, I-69

Knee Swivels, I-41

Knee-Ups, I-65

Knuckle Lift, I-56

Ladybug Reach, I-74

Lateral Leg Extension, I-43

L-Crunches, I-15

Leaning Tower, I-46

Leg Circles, I-39

Leg Pendulum, I-61

Leg Straighteners, I-37

Lemon Asparagus, 189

Lemon Raspberry Muffins, 202

Lemon Zucchini Soup, 165

letting go, 89, 96, 124–25

listening to your body, 52–53, 60–61, 85, 123, 126

Listening to Your Ear, I-77

L Kicks, I-69

local foods, 72–73

lunch, 71

magnesium, 179

main dish recipes, 178–86, 200–201

Marionette, I-50

massage, 60, 98, 136

meals

     beyond Week 4, 111–14

     and deserve levels, 16–17, 18, 66–67

     fast/convenience food, 77–78, 212–14

     food diary, 111

     hydration, 68, 69–70

     kitchen equipment, 149

     mindful eating overview, 65, 67

     portion recommendations, 112–13, 114, 160, 215

     schedule for, 71–72, 77, 114

     snacking tips, 215–17

     taste exercises, 98, 134–35

     10 rules for the nutritionally fit, 67–72

     10 tools of the nutritionally fit, 73–79

     triggered eating, 76

meals Week 1–4

     meal plans, 85–87, 148–49, 151, 153, 155, 157

     recipe list, 148–49

     shopping lists, 149–50, 152, 154, 156

measuring beakers, 149

medical issues, 32

meditation, 43–44, 118

memory recall, 41

mental chatter, 6–7, 44–46, 120

mentor advice, 93, 128–29

mindfulness, 42, 73–75, 98–102, 134–40

mind game, 141

mindlessness, 127

mindset

     attitude test, 25

     deserve level and, 37–38

     4-Week Plan exercises, 85, 117, 118, 123–46

     importance of, xv–xix, 4, 6–7

     mood monitoring, 90, 99, 135

     nutritional habits and, 77

     ongoing plan, 110

     stress, 49, 54–55

     10 Brain-Boosting Tools, 42–49, 118–22

     traits of mentally fit, 38–42

     willpower and motivation, 8, 9, 11

mirror exercise, 11

Modified Plank, I-75

Mom’s Meat Chili, 200

Mom’s Salmon Croquettes, 183

Mom’s Zucchini Soup, 165

money, 26, 95, 131

mood monitoring, 99, 135

moral code, 100, 137

motivation, 7, 8, 56, 59, 93–97, 128–34

moves

     beyond workouts, 58, 60

     body awareness exercises, 52–53, 60–61

     deserve level and, 51–52

     escape routes, 56

     15-minute secret, 52

     in 4-Week Plan, 85

     goal for, 51

     ongoing exercise plan, 110

     reshaping habits, 57

     spreading and stress, 54–55

     successful workout components, 61–63

     10 rules for, 52–53, 55–56, 59–60

     time of day, 59

     See also workouts

muffins, 86, 201–2

music, 47–48, 121

My Sister Paige’s Gazpacho, 166

negativity, xvi–xix, 6–7, 125, 143

nest (home) test, 22

nocebo effect, 6–7

noise, shutting out, 6–7

nourishing foods tables, 112–13

Nutribullet, 149

nutritional fitness rules, 67–72

nutritional fitness tools, 73–79

nutrition test, 20

nuts, 112, 149, 216

oatmeal, 178

Oatmeal Shake, 197

One Arm Half-Butterfly Stretch, I-34

One Arm Half-/Full-Butterfly Stretch, I-44

One-Legged Push-Ups, I-55

One-Legged Wood Chop, I-42

1-to-10 burn scale, I-4

1-to-10 exercise rating, I-5

1-to-10 rating system, 19

Orange Lime, 197

Orange Zing, 197

organic foods, 66

Over and Under, I-73

Overhead Eleven Punch, I-25

oxytocin, 49

Oz, Dr. Mehmet, xi–xii, xvii, 41

pain solutions, 209–11

Palms Reach, I-31

parental advice, 93, 128–29

Parsnip Soup, 166

passive stretching, 62

past, releasing the, 89, 96, 124–25

patterns, breaking, 57, 124–25

pausing, 106, 145–46

Peanut Butter Avocado Cookies, 203

Pec Flex, I-55

pedometers, 58

pepitas, 158

perseverance, 7, 39, 60

physical condition table, 209–11

physical issues, 32, 85

pili nuts, 159

Pineapple Punch, 197

Plank, I-78

planning ahead, 41, 77–78, 96, 133, 146

Plum Punch, 198

Poached Eggs and Kale, 160

Poached Halibut, 184

Pomegranate Punch, 198

Pork Tenderloin, 184

portions, 72, 112–13, 114, 160, 215

positive thinking, 44–46, 125, 135

posture, 60

power drink recipes, 193–98

Praying Mantis, I-74

preparedness, 41, 77–78, 96, 133, 146

presence, 42, 98–102, 134–40

protein, 111, 112–13, 160, 217

Prune Shake, 198

public speaking, 94, 129–30

pumpkin seeds, 158

Punching Bag, I-23

Pyramid Push-Ups, I-58

Quad Pull, I-47

Quick Bean Salad, 201

Quinoa Salad, 173

Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad, 173

Rainbows, I-19

rating your life, 19. See also self-reflection

realism, 40

recall, exceptional, 41

recipes, 159–204

     code key, 147

     Week 1–4 list, 148–49

red palm oil, 191

relationships. See social interaction

resistant stretching, 62

responding/reacting, 106, 125, 145–46

Resting Side Kick, I-68

Reverse Lunge Twist, I-67

Reverse X Crunches, I-16

rewards, 12–13, 57, 59–60, 97, 98

Rickety Table Pulses, I-29

Rickety Table Touches, I-33

Roasted Beet Salad with Freekeh, 174

Roasted Turmeric Cauliflower, 190

Rock a Leg, I-45

Rosemary Brussels Sprouts, 190

salad dressings, 169, 172, 177

salad recipes, 168–77

scanning, 52–53, 123, 126

Seared Salmon Steaks, 185

Seated Pretzel Stretch, I-35

Seaweed, I-19

seeds, 112, 158, 216–17

Seesaw Ab, I-12

Seitan Sausage Sandwich, 161

self-acceptance, 128–29, 136

self-discipline, 7, 9, 39

self-image, xv–xvi, xx, 8, 10, 12

self-reflection

     attributes assessment, xx

     benefits of, 48–49

     4-Week plan assessment, 109–10

     journaling, 119

     mirror exercise, 11

     mood meditation, 135

     1-to-10 rating system, 19

     practicing daily, 118, 122

     See also 10 × 10 Deserve Level Test

self-talk, 6–7, 44–46, 120

shifting your energy, 88–92, 123–28

shopping lists, 86, 149–50, 152, 154, 156

shopping tips, 75, 86

Shoulder Burner, I-72

Shoulder Presses, I-71

Shoulder Push-Up, I-79

Shoulder Squeezer, I-80

Shoulder Sways, I-59

Shrimp and Spinach Salad, 175

Side Circles, I-63

side dish recipes, 186–92

Sideways Cross, I-77

Simple Kale Salad, 176

simple sugars, 70

simplicity, 89, 96, 124

Single-Leg Windmill, I-28

sleep, 46–47, 55–56, 71, 91, 121, 127

Small Arm Rolls, I-54

smell, sense of, 100, 137–38

smiling, 90, 125–26

snacks, 71, 199, 215–17

Snail Push-Ups, I-56

social interaction

     benefits of, 41, 46

     deserve level test, 21

     friends nights, 86, 91, 95, 103, 106

     honor code, 137

     mindset for, 101, 139–40

     strategies for, 121

     transforming negative, 125

soup recipes, 163–67

Spinach and Mushroom Omelet, 162

Spinach and Navy Beans, 191

spirituality, 23, 46, 120, 146

spreading, 38, 54–55

Squash Casserole, 191

Squash Mash, 192

Squat Thrusts, I-51

Squatting Lifts, I-64

Standing Side Kick, I-66

Straight Leg Ab Lift, I-14

Straight Leg Twist, I-14

strength exercises, 61–62

stress, 49, 54–55, 123, 136

stretching, 62, I-5

success concepts, 6–13

success visualization, 8–10, 118–19

sunflower seeds, 158

Sun in Your Eyes, I-52

Superman, I-29

Superman Toe, I-30

Super Reaches, I-35

Sweet Potato Chips, 192

Sweet Turkey Loaves, 185

symptom solutions, 209–11

taste, 98, 134–35

T-Circles, I–18

tea, 86, 217

temptation, 7–8, 75–76, 106, 146

10 Brain-Boosting Tools, 42–49, 118–22

10-Core Concepts, 6–13

tension release exercise, 55, 123, 136

10 × 10 Deserve Level Test

     calculating results, 29

     categories 1 to 10, 19–28

     final analysis/action steps, 32–34

     instructions, 17–18

     retaking after Week 4, 109–10

thankfulness, 94, 129, 140

thank-you note exercise, 139

thinking outside the box, 103–7, 140–46

Thread the Needle, I-16

Tilters, I-57

Titanic Reach, I-75

Tomato, Avocado, and Hearts of Palm Salad, 176

Torso Toner, I-71

Towel Circles, I-50

Towel Runs, I-48

Triceps Push-Up, I-26

Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta, 186

Turmeric Chicken Soup, 167

Twelve to Six, I-21

Twist and Reach, I-24

Twisted Lifts, I-10

Two Things at Once, I-26

Upper Cuts, I-18

Upper Push-Up Reaches, I-36

Upside-Down Angels, I-34

Vegan Chocolate Mousse, 204

vegetable chopper, 149

vegetable intake, 112, 160

visualization, 8–10, 44, 118–19

Vitamin A Soup, 167

V Pulses, I-76

Wag Your Tail, I-78

Waiter’s Bow, I-32

walking, 58

Walnut Salad, 177

warm-ups, 61, I-4

water intake, 52, 68–69

Watermelon Juice, 198

Weeping Willow Hamstring Stretch, I-68

weighing yourself, 87

Whole-istic Approach, xiii, xviii–xix, 3, 42, 85, 114. See also meals; mindset; moves

Wide Every Others, I-57

willpower, 9, 10, 43

work, 24, 54–55, 101, 105, 138–39, 143–44

workouts

     body part/section listing, I-3

     burn/rating scales, I-4, I-5

     4-Week Plan quick guide, I-6 to I-7

     individual exercises, I-9 to I-80

     instructions, I-4 to I-5

writing, 42–43, 111, 119, 142

X-Rock, I-48

Yo-Yo, I-28

Zucchini Omelet, 162