Trying to stick to a diet or nutrition plan can seem futile. It’s hard. But now, I’ve learned to fit healthier eating into my lifestyle. What are some ways that I do this? I plan for the unexpected. And when that doesn’t work out? I don’t sweat it because I know that one meal, one …
Trainer Advice
Handling Fitness Setbacks
Do you beat yourself up when you don’t meet your fitness goals? Week after week I plan for that “perfect week,” and week after week I miss the mark… Michael Jordan is quoted as saying, “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I’ve been trusted to …
Handling Obstacles and Setbacks
We have the best intentions of starting a journey toward better health, only to become overwhelmed by life events, other obligations, and obstacles. So, what’s the fix? How will things be different this time? I like to take a three-step approach to tackling anticipated obstacles. First, identify it. Next, anticipate it. And finally plan for …
Faith and Patience
Faith and patience go hand in hand. That’s because we have to have faith while waiting for prayers to be answered or blessings to occur. But, that’s exactly why faith is important. It’s being secure in the fact that God is in control, even when it seems like we’ve lost complete control of what may …
Patience in Parenting
Ok parents, what is it that tries our patience the most? It’s our kids! Is that bad to say? I mean, there are a number of reasons for this. They’re young, they’re growing, they don’t understand the importance of time, of our time, of doing what we tell them to do…and on and on and …