Winter hit us last night. There's my neighbor's pumpkin. He looks like he's been hit with a snowball! Just last week we were playing in unseasonably warm weather. Today it's 27 degrees and more snow is forecast. By the weekend? Who knows. What I do know, is that if you live in an area that … Continue reading Winter-proof your workout
Category: motivation
How healthy is your family?
Unless you live under a rock, you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everywhere you look, it's pink, pink, pink: pink t-shirts, pink banners, even the NFL teams are sporting pink on the field. And while I'm lucky that no one in my close circle has been affected by breast cancer, I know that … Continue reading How healthy is your family?
5.5 tips to bust through a plateau
At my old job, one of the things I loved doing was showing people how to turn up the intensity on their workout. Whether we were experimenting with fresh exercises, or I was helping a new exerciser take their fitness to the next level, showing folks how to change up their workout was a sure … Continue reading 5.5 tips to bust through a plateau
Forget about what you SHOULD do
Friday I mentioned I went back to yoga for the first time in awhile. One of the things the instructor said in class made me nod my head in recognition, and I've been thinking about it ever since. As we pushed and breathed and gritted our teeth trying to get into a pose, she urged … Continue reading Forget about what you SHOULD do
Workout Wear
Today I went workout clothes shopping. I came home with one orange bag, and one black, white, and red bag. Do you know where I shopped? My two favorite fitness gear sellers, Lucy and Lululemon Athletica. Despite the fact that I work in the fitness world, I don't shop for workout clothes very often. I … Continue reading Workout Wear
Crazy for quotes
I know I've mentioned books and reading here before, but I'm not sure I've every fully explained just how much I love words. Yup, I'm a word nerd. I read books, magazines, food labels, fiction, non-fiction, research articles–you name it, and I'll read it. I love how reading transports me to a different world for … Continue reading Crazy for quotes
Hire a personal trainer–part deux
Doesn't "deux" just sound so much sexier than "two"? Yesterday I tried to do a little mind ninja on your argument that spending money on a personal trainer just isn't worth it. Did it work? I hope so, but if not, that's ok too. Someday you may change your mind, and this post will be … Continue reading Hire a personal trainer–part deux
Hire a personal trainer–part one
Valentine's is over, and the love is gone. Today I'm feeling feisty so I'm going to ask you straight: how ya doin' on those S.M.A.R.T. goals? Hmmm, not so good, maybe? If you are chugging right along with your goals, then good on ya. You should still read this post, because as I pointed out … Continue reading Hire a personal trainer–part one
Rolling with the punches
Aaaahhhhhhhh. No, that's not a scream (though if I had written this post a couple of days earlier, it might have been). Rather, it's a deep exhalation. What a week. Most people dread Monday, but I'm thinking this week can only get better. First of all, Mike is home after a two-week stint in Brazil, … Continue reading Rolling with the punches
Fit family
I've talked about resolutions and goals a few times here lately, and today I've got something else. It's January, friends, and I'm on a motivation spree. Apparently, so is Uncle Sam, because this month is National Family Fit Lifestyle Month. Of all the resolutions you make this year, let forming a healthier family be the … Continue reading Fit family