Fitness Life Coach
This is my husband’s Steve story told in his words. He has worked hard and been very determined and persistent to obtain health and fitness. I hope you enjoy reading about his journey. In my 40s it became increasingly difficult to manage my weight. It seemed like no matter what I did I couldn’t shed […]
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Let’s talk about health and fitness goals. One of Stephen Covey’s habits in his book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is to “begin with the end in mind”. One must know where they are going so they know what path to take. It is important to define your goals now before you can […]
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Persistence is a trait that can be enhanced and developed. Persistence is the ability to continue the path in spite of difficulty or opposition. It takes patience and hope, but the rewards will come. The bottom line is persistence: believe in the process. Story of Persistence The road is not always easy. Here is an example. […]
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Sustainability is the ability to maintain at a certain rate or level over the long term. The continuous actions taken helps to achieve the intended healthy outcome. Sustainability is the avenue to success. One of the main benefits of sustainability is the positive impact it has on the ensuing days. Effort and energy now can […]
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Thinking of one’s health, consistent physical activity is an important thing one can do. Being active has many wonderful benefits including improved brain health, weight management, and improved ability to do everyday activities. For some, however, vigorous movement just can’t be done. Instead of restricting fitness goals, there are other options to try. One option […]
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Believe it or not, we develop habits just by living. We live in “loops” or repetitive cycles that help to reinforce who we are. We can unknowingly develop these cycles. Loops create the habits that make up our lives. Being aware of routine loops and how they are formed helps us to understand our habits. […]
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Many times, when I pick up a book or listen to a podcast I hear repetitive or contradictive information. What is right and what is wrong? At the end of the day, we all have to choose what right for us and what works for our body. Personally, I am a huge believer in the […]
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Failure might be too strong of a word, but the concept is still on track. Feedback is a good thing. Our challenges, lack of success, or frustrations can be a great source of information. Without guidance, there is a lack of confirmation on the outcome. Feedback is a key component in processing and evaluating effectiveness. […]
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What we tell ourselves daily really does matter. We listen to and believe our self-talk. This inner voice becomes our own self-fulfilling prophecy. I define self-fulfilling prophecy as what happens in our lives that is influenced (positively or negatively) by our thinking. Keeping this definition in mind; a limiting belief can be a mindset challenge. […]
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It can be said that attitude drives performance. Do you remember the childhood book, The Little Engine that Could? The littlest engine was able to get over the mountain because she believed she could do it. She had the right attitude about what she was trying to accomplish. I wonder if she would have made […]
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