As a source of inspiration and encouragement today, I wanted to personally share with you a few of the testimonial stories I have had the pleasure of being a part of over the past few years. I hope that they inspire you to have an incredible week: to set your intention for not only the … Continue reading Stories to Glean From
A Little Bit of My Story
I was thinking the other day about how I got started in the fitness industry. I'm training for a marathon again this summer with my boyfriend (it's his first! And my 6th) and it has me feeling nostalgic, I suppose! 🙂 So, I wasn't always athletic. In fact, I never played any sports in school … Continue reading A Little Bit of My Story
What’s NOT Serving you in your Goal Accomplishment?
What is NOT serving you in what you REALLY want? I think it's safe to say that we ALL want to be light, happy, energetic, and fit. Then why don't we ALL do the things that produce that? Well, it's all the other "stuff" that can get in the way, particularly when we are looking … Continue reading What’s NOT Serving you in your Goal Accomplishment?
How to Get a Flat Stomach
Ah - the "holy grail" of fitness - the flat and/or muscular stomach. How many articles are published and marketing materials slathered with how you can get that flat tummy or six-pack? Here's the breakdown: for a tighter midsection, the abs are just like any other muscle group we exercise: the muscles must become stronger … Continue reading How to Get a Flat Stomach
The Power of Commitment
How many times have you made a commitment to do something and absolutely stuck to it for at least a certain amount of time? Sure, I bet there are other times where maybe you dropped the ball. But I'd be willing to bet that for every dropped commitment, you've got 2 kept commitments on your … Continue reading The Power of Commitment
The Best Way to Lose Fat
Something everyone wants to know - "What's the best way to lose fat?" Well, I apologize in advance - there is no simple one-size-fits-all easy answer. However, let's explore this question! Every individual responds differently to different training modalities. That being said, "activities that incorporate many muscle groups and are weight bearing use more calories … Continue reading The Best Way to Lose Fat
How Can you Light your Fire?
Who or what inspires you? Who or what inspires you towards the things you want to see in your life? Shortly after I picked up running back in 2010, I began following a blog, The Logic of Long Distance. I became fascinated with the thoughts and conversation around long-distance running and read as much … Continue reading How Can you Light your Fire?
Perspective for the Journey
Some days are tougher than others. Sometimes, they flow more easily. Many of us have a vision for what we want our life to be like: our health and fitness included. No matter how long the journey has been that we have traversed and trekked through, there are days that are more difficult for many … Continue reading Perspective for the Journey
Work before Play
Happy Independence Day to you! I wanted to share with you a principle I appreciate and enjoy living by - working before playing! Alright, so the concept isn't new. But, perhaps the way that we apply it, may be! Particularly on these special holidays (4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc) - you know, these ones … Continue reading Work before Play
The Power of Journaling & Gratitude
Happy Independence Day weekend! 🙂 I wanted to share about a "secret weapon" of mine that I have practiced/used for sometime now - journaling a gratitude practice. So, you may have heard the "buzz" on gratitude these days, and also perhaps on journaling. Perhaps you have wondered, "what's the big deal?" Well, my question to … Continue reading The Power of Journaling & Gratitude
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