Changing the Landscape of Health

Do you know someone who seems to never have a positive thing to say about anything or anyone?  Someone who constantly complains about situations and criticizes other people?  If you’re a ...

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Obesity is a significant contributing factor for many diseases including heart disease and diabetes so it should come as no surprise that obesity has been looked upon as a risk factor by the med...

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Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention unveiled the nation's most recent survey of obesity rates in the U.S. and I have a feeling you won't believe what was found.  Over the la...

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     I have been considering writing this article for some time now but hesitated due to concerns with angering our local health and fitness professionals.  Additionally let's not forget th...

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Eating disorder can seem quite the mystery to those who have never experienced them and overwhelming for the individual battling with one and certainly daunting for the family and circle of frie...

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Often times when we think of successful people we tend to think that they were bred geniuses destined for success, fame and fortune.   Yet if you dig a little deeper you'll find that the great ...

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That's right, there is a new revolutionary new health improvement plan out there and you're not going to want to miss it. If you've struggled with weight-loss, increasing strength, enhancing you...

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Some time ago I was reminded of the following story which is a great metaphor for reaching our goals.  Upon first read it may seem like a bit of a downer but I promise there are positive sentim...

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HEAL-SLO, a collaboration of over 30 local organizations that works to address the childhood obesity epidemic in SLO County is on another mission to educate and encourage our community to live a ...

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No, this article is not really about mixed martial arts, boxing or fighting with another person, rather it's about fighting your own feelings.  If you're trying to take things to the next lev...

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Every so often I’ll receive an email or run into someone who has read one of my columns.  Most recently a woman told me, “you know, I really enjoyed that last article you wrote; I felt so...

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The simple truth behind reaching our health and fitness goals is that it is all up to you. The old saying, "if it is to be, it is up to me" certainly applies here as well as other areas in your l...

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When I was about 12 years old I had a paper route and many of the lessons that I learned then are still pertinent today and taught me much of what it meant to be an entrepreneur.  I found myself...

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“It never hurts to think too highly of a person; often they become ennobled and act better because of it.”  - Nelson Mandela We’re entering the time of year again when we start to con...

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Just as we are getting over the candy corns, and mini Milky Ways, it's time to start thinking about turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie. And then there is December's fanfare! Let's face it, food and...

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You’re going to know the solution to the biggest problem in your life in just 5 minutes but unfortunately you may not like hearing what I have to say. I apologize in advance but this is somethi...

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Health is directly related to happiness. A healthy and wealthy person always remains happy and if you are not sure of it, please talk to a doctor or a gym instructor. They will always have a smil...

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We all have areas in our life where we naturally excel, and areas in our life where we tend to struggle. As we enter adulthood (or often well into adulthood), we begin to understand our streng...

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Michael Jordan provides the ultimate motivation with a journey through his legacy that challenges you to look beyond your limits and rise to your potential.




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Think of the greatest athlete, musician, artist or business professional that inspires you. Were the amazing talents such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods and Warren Buffet each born with a speci...

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  By Julian J. Varela Not long ago I spotted a man standing in line at Trader Joe’s with a t-shirt that read, “Get In. Sit Down. Shut Up and Hold On.”  Since the phrasing was quite uni...

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Got Motivation? We hear it almost everyday and know that we need to workout, eat a balanced diet and build strength to live longer, healthier lives. However, funny as it may sound, sometimes...

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Interestingly enough many individuals who approach me regarding advice on how to improve their health have many other challenges that they are dealing with other than just poor fitness levels.  ...

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Julian Varela, MS-CSCS, MA-LMFI has been inspiring the world to adopt a fitness lifestyle for over 15 years and has helped establish numerous community efforts to create healthier companies, individuals, families and youth. As a fitness trainer, industry presenter, therapist, columnist for various magazines and newspapers and co-founder of Compass Health Wellness & Prevention, Julian is passionate about helping others lead a life of wellness.

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Julian Varela, MS-CSCS, MA-LMFI has been inspiring the world to adopt a fitness lifestyle for over 15 years and has helped establish numerous community efforts to create healthier companies, individuals, families and youth. As a fitness trainer, industry presenter, therapist, columnist for various magazines and newspapers and co-founder of Compass Health Wellness & Prevention, Julian is passionate about helping others lead a life of wellness.

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