It causes us to examine our current day-to-day living and activities at a deeper level.

It forces you to dissect your moment to moment thoughts and actions.

On my desk, I have two index cards taped above my monitor. One says “Is THIS bringing me closer to my financial and LIFESTYLE goals?” I glance at it throughout the day, and it's my way to make sure that I'm spending my “Computer Butt” time wisely.

If you've ever heard me talk on a podcast or teleseminar about goals – you know I'm very adamant about setting lifestyle goals along with your financial and business goals.  Of the two, the lifestyle goals are much much more important in my humble opinion.

I can't imagine laying on my deathbed counting the pennies that I've earned like Ebeneezer Scrooge. I know that I will be counting the memories with my kiddos, my wonderful husband, my family & friends, and my amazing mother.

On that note, Professor Randy Pausch was asked to give a “Last Lecture” speech at Carnegie Mellon. You may have heard of it, because it was, in fact, his last lecture. He had pancreatic cancer and was given 3-6 months to live prior to writing the speech. So, his last lecture speech caught the attention of many.

Here's a quick recap for those who are in a hurry.

If you have time for the entire video, here it is:

While it may be depressing (and it is) to think about, whether you watch it or not, I hope you'll think about your last lecture and your last moments on earth and make sure that your actions today are bringing you towards your financial goals, but — also making wonderful memories.

Warmly,
Nicole

PS. Mom, thanks for our chat last night and for the years of quiet memories behind closed doors where no one could see but you and me. Love you!

From Mom: Our Remarkable Wrinklie

Today I used my first walk-it time to put away the dishes. I used the second walk-it time to fill the sink to do my dishes afterwards… bad idea. I walked away and forgot. Luckily I remembered just in time to prevent a flood. So, yeah, the walking time is great to get something simple done, but don’t start anything that involves running water or turning on a burner. Yikes!

Tip? If you take your “walk it out” time to do a quick chore – make sure you don't flood the house!

Another one from Mom about productivity.

This one is in reference to yesterday's post. (Day 24: Increase Focus & Productivity):

So, here I was, writing away on an article I have to finish NOW, not taking the 10 minutes I needed to do my workout. Instead, I kept thinking “right after I finish this article I’ll do the workout.”

Now, that wouldn’t be a BIG problem except I couldn’t think! I was writing at about 1/10th the speed and thought process that I normally have! Ah, connect the dots… so, I hopped up and got to work on my weight session for today.

Oh, that felt so good, and I’m thinking again like I need to in order to finish the article. Okay, case closed. This whole Quickie thing works.

As far as setting time limits, that seems very important to me. I, too, work better and more productively when I set a deadline for a project, rather than giving myself all day to do something. Great insight Scott and Nicole… again!

And, from Erica (Lucky Duck!)

Since I got my new weights, I did the whole workout with 20 lb weights and I have found a whole new level of energy.

I think my Marine is starting to get scared. He and a buddy ordered the P90X workout system thing. I mean while I’m perfectly content to sit here and watch 2 Marines see who can do more pull ups….

Woo hoo!

Congrats to everyone who is seeing results from the Fat Loss Quickie Program!

Please share your Home Office Workout Tips below. What are you finding that can help someone in our group?

Ready to Get In Better Shape, and Get More Done During the Day so you Can Make More Money?

When you're ready to join the Fat Loss Quickie program, click on the graphic below.

It’s only $20 for all of your quickie workout videos, a personal trainer who you can ask questions here, plus my awesome community of kick-butt marketers sweating with you and cheering you on.

Please post your updates or I'll track you down on Twitter!

Let’s find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we’re working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Scott yet, here it is: Interview with Scott Tousignant, The Fat Loss Quickie Guy

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Free! Sample the 10 Minute Quickie Workout!

For those who are still on the fence about this “10 Minute Workout” thing, here's a Sample Workout from Scott. If you don't think 10 minutes will give you the results you are looking for, I challenge you to do this workout and say that you didn't feel enough BURN!

When you're ready to join the Fat Loss Quickie program, click on the graphic below.

It’s only $20 for all of your quickie workout videos, a personal trainer who you can ask questions here, plus my awesome community of kick-butt marketers sweating with you and cheering you on.

Don't forget! Tomorrow is the …

Team Computer Butt Contest: Who’s the Squattiest?!

Tomorrow, the 3 squattiest persons (the top three who do the most squats – no weights – from Friday morning until end of day Friday) will win prizes! We’ll all check in throughout the day, but people can continue to beat you and raise the bar all day long so it’s in your best interest to do your squats before noon, so you have time to add to them later in the day if someone blows past you.

For example, if I post 125 squats at 10 in the morning and then Ronnie posts 140, then I can go do 25 more to beat him (and of course trash-talk him) and so it goes. Its kind of like a painful auction! lmao.

Please post your updates so I don't have to track you down on Twitter!

Let’s find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we’re working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Scott Tousignant yet, here it is: Interview with Scott: Achieve More in your Business

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Thank you to those who posted their goals yesterday. That was awesome! If you didn't post your goals yesterday or read the others goals, please do so. They're very moving.  Team ‘Computer Butt' Goals.

Quote from Scott:

Don’t make the mistake of locking yourself in the basement in order to generate money for your online business. It’s this type of ‘out of balance’ living that often times leads to a downward spiral where you lose out on the things that really matter most to you.

A list of some of those things that you may lose:

• Friendships
• Loved ones. (The divorce rate for homepreneurs who are obsessed with their business seems to be pretty high, just looking at my friends in this industry.)
• Your physical health.
• Your mental health and well-being.
• Years of your life that you can't recover.
• Missed time with your kids that you can never get back.

You'll also lose your creativity & focus & stamina which will ensure that you are less productive and earn less money. So, get off your computer butt, do your quickies, get more done in less time and be less stressed, too.

REMINDER: Try to do your two quickies at different times in the day, as it will serve to boost your metabolism twice in the day, rather than just once.

QUESTION for SCOTT: I was watching a show where very unhealthy very overweight people were brought into a house with a personal trainer who watched their diet and put them on an exercise program. Anyway, she had them do three – 30 minute periods of exercise during the day to boost their metabolism – one before each meal of the day.

My question is “Do you recommend that we schedule our quickies before our meals, too? And, does that help us to decrease our appetites and also burn the food more efficiently?”

After I saw the show, I got to thinking about a morning walk before breakfast, and doing my quickie a bit later, and then my cardio after lunch. So, you tell me, Mr. Personal Trainer to the IM world, ridding us of Computer Butt — what are your thoughts on that?

If you’re reading this but are not signed up yet, join us by clicking on this graphic. It’s only $20 and you’ll have access to your quickie workouts, a personal trainer who you can ask questions here, plus my awesome community of kick-butt marketers sweating with you and cheering you on.

And, to all those who have accepted the challenge and jumped in, post your updates below.

Let’s find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we’re working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Scott Tousignant yet, here it is: Fat Loss Quickie: How to Achieve Success in your Online Business

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Quote from Home Office Quickie Workout Scott:

It’s amazing what happens when you step outside of your comfort zone and push yourself a little bit harder. You will surprise yourself at what you are capable of achieving. I dare you to raise your expectations and remove the limitations that you have imposed on yourself.

We’re tired of seeing people just going through the motions and hoping for success. It’s time to raise the bar and expect success.

We’re tired of seeing people settle for a mediocre life in a mediocre body. Just because the majority of people around you are 20-40 pounds overweight does not mean that you have to settle for that.

Wow. Thems fightin' words. Go Scott!

As you guys know, I wimped out yesterday, but am ready to jump back in today, so watch out. Nik's back! lol.

If you're not signed up yet, join us by clicking on this graphic. Heck, it's $20 and you'll have access to your quickie workouts, a personal trainer who you can ask questions here, plus my community cheering you on.

And, to all those who have accepted the challenge and jumped in, post your updates below.

Let's find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we're working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Scott Tousignant yet, here it is: Fat Loss Quickie: What is Work at Home Success and How to Acheive It?

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Quote from Home Office Work Out Scott:

If you add up our total workout time during the first 12 weeks, we
spent less than 3 hours. Most people spend that much time watching
T.V. each night.

So don’t tell me that you don’t have time to workout.

If you're not signed up yet, join us by clicking here:

And, to all those who have accepted the challenge and jumped in, you'll notice that I didn't hunt you down on Twitter yesterday. Hope you enjoyed your holiday.

However, rest-time is over. Get your butts back in gear and staaaaaaart swearing sweating! Post your updates below.

Let's find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we're working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Scott Tousignant yet, here it is: Fat Loss Quickie: What is Work at Home Success and How to Acheive It?

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This is for Mark and the others who didn't manage to get their workouts in last week. It's OK! This next week is a fresh start. No one is perfect. As long as you're human, you're flawed – just like the other nearly 7 billion of us on this planet.

This week will be better than last. Start on Monday with us tomorrow and we'll keep on you to make sure you're able to get your workouts in.

Here's what Scott had to say about when he and his wife started to workout again after he'd gained 45 lbs a few years back.

Quote from Home Office Fat Loss Scott:

The furthest thing from our minds when we faced a setback was, “Here we go again. Every time I start making progress, I always find a way to sabotage myself.” That is a self-limiting belief that will hold you back from ever achieving your goal.

When we were faced with these challenges and setbacks, it was never the end of the world. We used these challenges to become better and grow.

Setbacks and challenges are what you make of them.

You can either view them as this enormous impenetrable wall, or you can view it as an opportunity to improve yourself and explore new territory.

If you’re not signed up for the Fat Loss Quickie program, you can join us. We'll support you all the way!

Sign up now and join in on Monday doing the SAME exercises as we are, and join in the challenge without being behind.

We welcome you with open (but sweaty) arms.

Just click on the graphic below and sign up:

Then, post in the comments including your Twitter ID if you're on Twitter so I can remind you to check in daily.

Let's find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we're working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Scott Tousignant yet, here it is: Fat Loss Quickie: Online Success and How to Acheive It

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You guys, Scott gave me goosebumps and made me get teary-eyed in this video that he created just for all of us participating in this “Computer Butt” challenge.

Please take a few minutes to watch. If you haven't already noticed, Scott actually wants to make a difference in our lives. He's one of the good guys!

As for next week, I, for one, am THRILLED that we'll be repeating the first week again. Why?

1. I can watch my progress over the entire month as my body gets stronger.

2. I can relax about having to learn new moves and just improve the way I do the ones we've done so far.

If you're not signed up yet, that's GREAT news for you, too.

You can start now and join in on Monday doing the SAME exercises as we are, and join in the challenge without being behind.

We welcome you with open (but sweaty) arms.

Join us by clicking on this graphic:

Let's find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we're working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. If you haven’t listened to my interview with Scott Tousignant yet, here it is: Fat Loss Quickie Interview: What is Success and How to Acheive It?

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I slept in this morning – until 10:30 – so I think my poor muscles needed a little extra recovery. Either that or I was just cozy and hiding from today's exercise already!

Quote from Home Office Quickie Workout Scott:

I can’t wait to look in the mirror when I get out of the shower.

WOW! That one cracked me up. I try to run past the mirror as fast as I can these days, slip-sliding like crazy, ESPECIALLY if I have a small towel – or NO towel!

Thanks all for being there. I've successfully gone 3 nights with not a drop of wine (or beer or anything) – and it has actually been easy because I said I'd do it here! So, keep dropping in and checking in daily so we see your progress AND your setbacks. (If you have a setback, it's ok. Like Scott says, we're not perfect, so just get back up and keep going.)

If you're not signed up yet, join us by clicking here:

Let's find 10 minutes every day to get healthier so we can enjoy the LIFESTYLE that we're working towards.

((hugs)) to all.
Nicole

PS. Post your progress, concerns, videos, audios, and cross-blog posts in the comments below and I will too, as soon as I do my exercises.

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