Why you need to work backward…
You’ve heard the saying, “Begin with the end in mind,” right? It’s near the top of Steven Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. The saying sounds straightforward, but “the end” he’s referring to? There’s actually a TWIST. When you create a vision for yourself — aka your goals — you create it TWICE. And […]
Today is the day most people quit
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you’re struggling with your New Year’s goals right now… DO NOT GIVE UP! Why? Because you deserve better than that. In fact, did you know that the second Friday in January has become known as “Quitter’s Day”? Yup, it’s true… The second Friday in January […]
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 […]
The elephant in the room…
What’s standing between you and your [weight loss/fitness/nutrition/etc] goals? It can be like the elephant in the room… We know it’s there, but we ignore it, hoping it’ll go away on its own. But these hurdles drain your energy… resources… and confidence. And worst yet, they reinforce the old stories we tell ourselves about our […]
What if you could do anything?
A lot of us nowadays are doing something that doesn’t do us (or the world!) any favors. We play small. By that I mean, we hold ourselves back — and don’t go after the things we really want. In other words, we settle. When we do this, not only are we depriving ourselves — but […]
What’s YOUR version of 100%?
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 […]
YOUR New Years Fat Loss Plan
As the countdown to the New Year begins, many of us find ourselves reflecting on the past and contemplating the future. It’s the perfect time to set goals and make resolutions, especially when it comes to our health and fitness. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of setting healthy New Year’s resolutions […]
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?
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
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 […]
