What exactly do I mean by live better and not perfect? Isn’t the goal to be perfect? It’s so easy to get caught up in all of the information, advice, and images of picturesque models and bodybuilders that pepper the marketing materials that we’re inundated with every day. It makes it so easy to lose …
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The Key to Lifestyle Change…You
I think a lot about personal improvement. At home, at work, in fitness, and in helping others, I strive for continuous improvement in one area or another. One of my most recent attempts at this was pursuing a health coach certification so I could learn more about the behavioral and psychological aspects of weight loss …
Your Fitness Horoscope – What’s Your Sign?
There are many aspects of a successful fitness plan. We often talk about exercises, nutrition, fitness equipment, and even the best places to workout. Perhaps the most important things, however, are your willingness and desire to improve your health and the steps you’re willing to take to get there. There are certain things you should …
Motivation Through Adversity
In 2007, my father passed away from cancer. It was a tough time, but it’s something I’ve used since then as motivation. Each year, around the anniversary of his passing in June, and around his birthday in September, I try to do something to commemorate his long life of helping others. This September, I set …