What's Your Motivation? During my first presentation regarding weight loss and healthy living, I requested that attendees share with me their primary challenges as well as their overall wellness goals. This allowed us to talk about the different factors that can disrupt an attempt at healthy living (such as loving to eat or having a … Continue reading What’s Your Motivation?
Month: July 2013
Build Strength with Rest and Recovery
Build Strength with Rest and Recovery There’s a very important aspect to overall health that doesn’t get as much attention as regular exercise and good nutrition but is just as important for our overall well-being: Rest & Recovery. As I visit with everyone from fellow athletes, students in a variety of exercise classes and trainers … Continue reading Build Strength with Rest and Recovery
Attitude is Everything
Attitude is Everything It’s so exciting to see and hear everyone’s enthusiasm as they all make such amazing strides to reach their goals! Every day between posts, I am constantly listening to and observing some amazing journeys which inspire each of these write-ups every week so here goes! The path to wellness is so much … Continue reading Attitude is Everything
Hunger Awareness to Burn That Fuel!
Hunger Awareness to Burn That Fuel! A common theme that comes up when we talk about the challenges with our eating habits tend to include the following statements: “I love to eat so I eat all the time,” “ I don’t know how to stop eating once I start,” and even “I hardly eat because … Continue reading Hunger Awareness to Burn That Fuel!
Cutting Out the Junk
Cutting Out the Junk I've had a number of people ask about *Junk Food* and what to do about handling such an addiction of sorts. We all face this challenge whether it's soda, fast food, sweets or anything that you "love" that doesn't fall under the category of Healthy & Nutritious 😉 In order to … Continue reading Cutting Out the Junk
Low Calorie Diets???
Low Calorie Diets??? My best friend, Ingrid, has a fitness group known as ME Time Fitness (or "TEAM INGRID!" depending on who you ask!). The amazing energy and enthusiasm she creates motivates us all to make healthier life choices including (but not limited to) regular physical activity, hydration and better nutrition. Just last month I … Continue reading Low Calorie Diets???
Just the beginning…
Just the beginning... In March of 2009, I decided to write my story. I began sharing it with various health magazines in the hopes of writing articles on healthy living. Instead it led to an appearance in the September issue of Women's Health Magazine that same year and then life went on. I'm ready to … Continue reading Just the beginning…
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