Motivation is NOT Enough

Don’t blame yourself for losing motivation.   Motivation is over rated and it’s not even close to enough to helping you reach any goal you set for yourself.   Motivation is NOT the problem.   Let me clear something up before we start talking about motivation, or you lack there of…   Where health is … Continued

The life lesson I learned from my dog.

People mean well.  They really do.  When they advise that what you’re trying to do is “too hard”, they don’t mean to be negative. They’d be horrified to be considered lazy or small minded.  But when we take the easy path we often miss out on wonderful opportunities.  Please don’t be that person.   This … Continued

How to Choose a Coach

If you’re looking for a coach, you need to do a little homework. Here are a few tips: 1. Does the coach ‘walk their walk’? Are they a healthy example? 2. Is there any social proof that the coach has helped others like you? 3. Make sure to check them out on social media, YouTube, … Continued

Are You Action or Entertainment Driven?

It’s easy to get caught up watching TV, You Tube videos or hanging out on social media instead of taking action to improve you health. Even if you’re investigating the latest information on health or fitness – you burn zero calories by watching. Instead of being an information gatherer, be an action taker. Apply the … Continued

Killer Strategy to Stay Motivated

Don’t let the number on the bathroom scale derail you. The scale isn’t the only, or even the best way to measure your progress. If you’ve been on your game with your nutrition, workouts, sleep and stress management, then know that NO MATTER what the scale says, know that you’re making gains. Sometimes it takes … Continued

YES you CAN!

Yes you CAN! Don’t let anyone tell you that you CAN’T do something – particularly where your health is concerned. You can do ANYTHING you want when you put your mind to it. Weight loss, even when you’re over 40 IS possible. It’s important for you to change your mindset towards this. When you have … Continued

Be Persistent

It’s important to pursue your health goals as if your life depended on it because your life actually DOES depend on it! I had a family of squirrels wintering on my front deck and I sadly had to evict them. It was fascinating to watch as they stole the pillow stuffing that they were using … Continued

Life Balance for Belly Fat Loss?

Who’da thunk going for coffee with a friend would help with belly fat loss… Or going to church… Or leaving work at work…. You see, there’s more to fat loss than just getting in your workouts and healthy nutrition. While taking care of your health by working out and eating well is paramount, so is … Continued