What is your biggest fitness struggle? I would guess we all have them. For some it is feeling like you will never achieve your desired weight or pants size. For others it is the inability to stick with a program. And then there are those (myself included) who struggle with consistency. Here is the problem with the struggles—besides the fact that it is a struggle—we tend to focus more on those than what we are doing right. We look at the glass as half empty, instead of half full. So what is the key to overcoming your fitness struggles? It … Continue reading →

One of my biggest complaints, when it comes to fitness, is how expensive it can be to eat healthy. I find it frustrating when healthier choices require more out of your pocketbook. As challenging as this can sometimes be, we can at least take advantage of inexpensive exercise. In fact, some of it is downright free. Pretty soon we will be heading into the holidays where a few pounds might get put on. Then we will be seeing advertisements on television for gym memberships. This will be your opportunity to take off the extra weight and start the New Year … Continue reading →

There is something about getting older that makes you start to realize the serious health implications of not eating right and remaining inactive. I recently watched a show that gave you a visual of what your liver looks like when it is healthy and when it’s not, as a result of obesity. Between reaching middle age and seeing a concrete example of what a lack of exercise can do to your body, it has boosted my motivation. Where it was maybe at a level 5 or 6, it has increased to a near 8. I guess I’m starting to think … Continue reading →