Its the start of a new year and GYM’s all across America are being flooded with new members. Many of these new members will hit the ground running and fizzle out before mid-February. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘Fitness’
5 Reasons I like Curves
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013Before, During…After is yet to come
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012
I have been asked to be the member of the month at my gym. I was honored but a little nervous at having my photos on display for the world to see. (more…)
What’s your excuse?
Saturday, February 25th, 2012
Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure. ~Don Wilder and Bill Rechin
Last week I started reading the blog of Sean Anderson. His blog chronicles his weight loss journey and how he met and is currently maintaining his goal. I started reading his blog at Day 1 and became inspired to add more exercise to my daily routines. Sure I had been going to the gym, but sometimes I had reasons also known as excuses as to why I could not make it to the gym on any given day. While reading Sean’s blog I thought to myself if a 500 pound man can get out and walk so can I. I made a plan to walk everyday of Winter Break in order to help build a new habit. (more…)
I’m my own obstacle
Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Until you value yourself, you will not value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it ~ M. Scott Peck
Everybody needs time to themselves. Time to relax, think, pray, refocus or just time to get away and be alone for a few minutes. Sometimes I feel like I have a difficult time carving out a few minutes to just focus on me. Work, family, household chores, and other obligations consume more of my time than I would like. The problem with never having a minute alone is that eventually I become a grouch and unpleasant to be around. (more…)
Weight Loss Stalls
Wednesday, October 26th, 2011
The nightmare word of all words to those trying to drop unwanted pounds is “stall.” We all know what it means. Stalling means that no matter what you do your body has decided that it is going to hang on tight and not let go of the pounds you are trying to shed. The problem with stalling during a weight loss journey is that often a stall ends up begin the end of the battle. (more…)