“There's a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they're absolutely free. Don't miss so many of them.” ― Jo Walton Experience life. When is the last time you sat and saw the sunrise? I mean, really sat down, enjoyed your cup of coffee and maybe the company of a spouse or loved one, … Continue reading Sunrise
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“I Don’t Have 1…
"I Don't Have 1 Minute!!"How often do we feel so rushed that we can't take a moment to show kindness or consideration to another person? We left the house late for work, so we are running behind on the highway, and cut someone off behind us in order to get in front of them and … Continue reading “I Don’t Have 1…
Toast me! Healthy & Warm Winter Lunches
If you are anything like me, you have a difficult time putting together lunches like salads and cold sandwiches for work in the winter, because, let's face it, it's cold outside! There's snow on the ground - who wants cold food? Well, here are a few recipes to mix it up .. they can be … Continue reading Toast me! Healthy & Warm Winter Lunches
Desire > Excuses
Excuses" /> Getting up before dawn always lights my inspirational fire. Especially on a day when most people are likely to be in bed .. there is just something amazing about getting up and getting out and doing what you really love doing. For me this morning, it was coaching the 10k Team I am … Continue reading Desire > Excuses
Healthy Super Bowl Eats
No, that is not a picture of me eating healthy Super Bowl food. That's me pigging out on my vacation in November. That's NOT what we are going to do on game day, right?? So .. game day is coming .. are you prepared to do it healthy-but-still-darn-delicious style?! If you're not ready, you will … Continue reading Healthy Super Bowl Eats
Vision, part 2
All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose. Brian Tracy When you wake up in the morning, stumble out of bed, and, let's get real, head to the bathroom, … Continue reading Vision, part 2
The Spice of Life!
Variety .. The spice of life! And workouts. Mix it up. Try something new today. And this week, for that matter. Just mix it up! Do you find yourself falling into that same old routine at the gym? Monday squats? Wednesday bench presses? Friday lat pulldowns? Have you tried working with the cable cross recently? … Continue reading The Spice of Life!
Most people don…
Most people don't have that willingness to break bad habits. They have a lot of excuses and they talk like victims. Carlos Santana Have you heard that it only takes 21 days to make or break a habit? Check out this article for tips and research on the old adage. In the meantime, what's one thing … Continue reading Most people don…
Monument Ave 10k!
Monument Ave 10k In my opinion, races took my own mind off of weight loss and placed it on a performance goal. For me, getting fit and losing fat was a by-product of my desire to travel farther on foot than I had before. My story -- I did my first 5k in 2010. Before … Continue reading Monument Ave 10k!
“Insanity: doin…
"Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." - Albert Einstein Many of you have heard this one. Oh how true it is, in every area of life .. and especially in our fitness! What did you do to meet your goals last year? Did you achieve what you wanted? Or … Continue reading “Insanity: doin…