I didn’t feel like working out

You know those days when you finally leave work…… and the LAST thing you want to do is hit the gym, cook dinner, and tackle your never-ending to-do list? Have you ever thought about what happens when you say the heck with it… and DON’T do those things? In the moment it feels like a relief.But later? […]

7 Secrets Behind Every Successful Diet

The secret behind the effectiveness of different diets, despite differing principles and guidelines, lies in a few core concepts that are common across all successful diet plans. These seven fundamental elements provided are found in all successful diets when weight loss and improved health is the goal. 1. Caloric Deficit At the heart of most […]

This is 10x more powerful than “confidence”

Ever “waited” to try something until you felt more confident that you could actually do it? Here’s the problem with that logic… If you’ve ever read The Little Engine That Could, you might remember that in the beginning of the story, the train (who happens to talk!) doesn’t believe she can climb the hill in […]

What’s YOUR version of 100%?

The value of a 100% day

What if you woke up tomorrow and decided to give the day your VERY BEST? And by that I mean, you intentionally decide to give everything you do 100% of your attention, focus, and effort. And then you BRING IT. This isn’t something you can do EVERY day — because you’d burn out — but […]

This two-letter word changes everything

How do you feel about saying the word NO? Confident? Nervous? Indifferent?  For most people, it is SO HARD to say that one teeny-tiny word (which is funny, since it’s one of the first words we learn to say when we’re little.) The thing is, saying “no” is especially hard this time of year, with […]

Is this blocking your fitness?

Fat loss after 40

Getting fit and healthy can be a challenge for several complex reasons that go deeper than simply calories-in versus calories-out. What you associate with “pain” and “pleasure” may be blocking your fitness success. You’re avoiding the WRONG pain. We are programmed to avoid pain and to seek out pleasure. Unfortunately, this can block your fitness […]

The real reason you skipped your workout

Lose weight this holiday seasonn

It’s normal to exercise less this time of year. Most will blame this on all of the holiday activities that they have to take care of. The parties, the shopping, the baking, the wrapping… ( For a detailed action plan on how to Survive the holidays AND still lose weight.. read THIS ) While it’s […]

10 minutes can change your whole month

Welcome to December and the final (best?) stretch of 2023. Ready to get the most out of these next few weeks?  If so, then I want to invite you to do the ONE THING that will make everything else easier — and that’s to GET PRESENT.  That’s right… I’m asking you to stop thinking about […]

Fight Holiday Pounds

The holidays have arrived with all the high-calorie food and drinks of the season. It’s really no wonder why most of us gain weight during the next five weeks. Sweet temptations are everywhere. Holiday cookies, gingerbread houses, pumpkin pies, and more. Even healthy foods like sweet potatoes and green beans are somehow transformed into high-calorie […]

‘Gymtimidation’ Is Real: Here’s How to Beat It

Does this sound familiar? You’d like to join a gym, but you don’t think you’re fit enough yet. You’re worried that everyone else there is already in great shape, and you don’t want to feel uncomfortable or intimidated. Well, the good news is: You’re not alone. Lots of people feel that way, no matter what […]