Resolving to be Successful
Happy New Year! I don’t know about you, but each year, as we head into a new year, I become more thoughtful about things. I think about what lies ahead and how life will unfold in the next 12 months. I also think about what I can improve on in the coming year. For a...
Get a Jump Start on the New Year
Hello everyone, We are in the home stretch of 2016. I think that the worst thing we can do is say, "well, I have about a week before I start my new diet, new gym membership, or new lifestyle for 2017." You have to be prepared mentally and physically to make a positive...
Balancing the Highs & Lows of the Holidays
For a lot of us, the holidays are a time of anticipation. We look forward to getting together with family and friends, exchanging gifts, having wonderful meals and sharing our faith.
The Journey To A Healthier Me
Hi Everyone, this week's blog is about the struggles of being on the "journey to a healthier me" during the winter months. I have to start by saying four words, "The Struggle Is Real." I don't know about the rest of you, but staying on track during the winter months...
Traveling and Sticking to Your Fitness Routine
Traveling and sticking to your fitness routine takes extra effort. Believe me, I know. Just last week, my wife and I traveled to Arizona to visit our son, Arece, his wife, Emily and our two grandkids, Lincoln and Ruby. While there, we got a chance to watch Arece as he...
It’s Time To Get Active
Thanksgiving is over! It's time for us to get back on that horse we call, "fitness." We have a couple more holidays right around the corner, Christmas and New Years. It's time for us to get focused and concentrate on getting through the rest of this year. If we start...
10 Reasons To Be Thankful For Fitness
Reflecting On The Blessings Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the blessings we have been given in life. It is a time for us to show our gratitude and appreciation through acts of kindness and hospitality to others. We may be thankful for an abundance of...
Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just days away, I'm sure you’re expecting me to tell you not to overindulge and to eat as healthy as possible on Thanksgiving Day. Well, you're right. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner, going to a family member or friend’s house or going to...
Trust
Trust can be the hardest thing to find, but the most gratifying thing to have. I think the reason why trust can be so hard to find is because we base it on the past. This is often true when we try to change unhealthy habits and move toward our fitness goals I always...
Making The Adjustment From Daylight Savings
Hi Everyone, Did you know that chronic lack of sleep can affect your weight loss efforts? When you're overtired, your mental clarity may not be as sharp, which can impair your decision-making ability. If you haven't gotten enough rest, you may have trouble resisting...