9 ways to get (and stay) motivated

 I get asked all the time: “How do you stay so motivated?” Fact: I don’t! …. So I work at it! Motivation is like a muscle – the more you flex it, the stronger it becomes. But what do you do to get your motivation “muscle” in shape in the first place? You find ways […]

This predicts your future…

“Don’t get ahead of yourself.” That phrase used to drive me crazy when I was a kid! It felt like grown-ups were always trying to hold me back. But they weren’t. They wanted me to reach my goals – and I’m sharing this with you today to help YOU reach your own goals. → The […]

Read for Inspiration (Fat Loss!)

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There’s nothing quite as inspiring as a truly jaw-dropping before and after picture. I’m talking about a 50+ pound weight loss where they look like an entirely new person. It’s striking how much younger people look when the extra fat comes off. An attractive, happy, energetic person was inside of them all along. Many popular […]

How to Achieve Your Fitness Goals

Do you have a specific fitness goal that you are hoping to achieve? This goal could be a number on the scale, or a clothing size. Or maybe you are hoping to wear a certain cut or style of clothes like strappy tank tops, shorts, or a bathing suit. While having this goal is great, […]

Getting To The Goal in 5 Steps

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You want to get into better shape, to drop the fat and to increase your tone and strength.  Join the club…most people are actively working toward an elusive fitness goal.  So what separates those who end up achieving their goals from the rest of the masses who are trapped in a fruitless struggle?  Winston Churchill […]

Falling off the exercise wagon

If you are looking for an excuse to fall off the exercise wagon, the universe will provide one.  Is this you? Have you relapsed into your old unhealthy habits?  The sad truth is that nearly everyone who started off 2014 with strong fitness goals has by now given up. I sincerely hope that this is […]

The sum of your choices…

Each day is filled with choices. We chose whether or not to exercise, to eat a healthy breakfast, or to do something productive. We chose whether or not to eat that donut, to sleep in, or to watch an extra hour of TV. At the end of each day the sum of your choices pushes […]

How to feel better (unspoken benefit of exercise)

Most of the time, when encouraging you to exercise, I focus on your health and fitness goals. These are two significant benefits, but there’s another side effect of exercise that’s hugely important… How exercise makes you feel. Every workout has an immediate impact on your energy, mood, body chemistry, and even mental functioning. The endorphins […]

Most people say they want to be fit, and yet only a very small percentage actually are fit. Why is this? Because they are doing the WRONG THINGS!  Here are 5 examples to get you started on your fitness journey… #1: DO THIS: Exercise DailyThe truly fit among us choose to hit the gym instead of getting […]

Choose Your Hard

I know why you’ve been reluctant to jump on the fitness bandwagon, and I’m not blaming you for it.  Because fitness is hard.  Want to know just how hard? Here’s a glimpse into the Fit Life:  Fit Life Truth #1: Exercise CountsLace up your shoes and hit the gym instead of getting extra sleep, watching […]