Recognize Your Strength, Appreciate Your Growth Strength was always a personal ambition of mine though it didn't reveal itself right away. The idea of being “strong enough” to handle whatever situation mentally, emotionally as well as physically always felt important but I didn't actively pursue this growth until later in life. Like many others, while … Continue reading Recognize Your Strength, Appreciate Your Growth
Overall Wellness
Beware…the YO-YO
Beware...the YO-YO Some very dear friends of mine presented me with a topic to address several weeks ago that certainly hits close to home for many who struggle with their weight. Dropping pounds then gaining them back, over and over again is not a cycle in which anyone wants to find themselves. It’s a challenging … Continue reading Beware…the YO-YO
Adding some FLAVOR!!!
Adding some FLAVOR!!! For those who get to experience a Zumba class with Ingrid, in addition to having some of the most FUN condensed in an hour, at some point the orders “Add some FLAVOR!!!!” will be heard, loud and clear. Here’s how it works: As she begins her instruction of a new routine, the … Continue reading Adding some FLAVOR!!!
Break Through Your Plateau!
Break Through Your Plateau! Plateaus. Whether it be within your weight-loss, fitness goals or general personal growth that you find your progress suddenly leveling off, first and foremost remember that it’s a perfectly normal phenomenon. As always, you’re not alone AND you’re not doing anything wrong! Quite the opposite in fact—you’ve been working hard, attempting … Continue reading Break Through Your Plateau!
Small Changes to Reach Long-Term Goals
Small Changes to Reach Long-Term Goals One of my favorite tips when it comes to reaching goals of any sort is to stick to changes that are so small you hardly notice the adjustment—especially when you’re reaching for big results such as in your overall lifestyle. The only way to create lifestyle changes is with … Continue reading Small Changes to Reach Long-Term Goals
What’s Your Motivation?
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?
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
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