How do you see yourself? Are you healthy, or do you want to be healthy? Jim Fortin, certified Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Master Hypnotist, believes that the key to creating actual, lifelong change is not barreling through with willpower, but instead, using mental development to reshape your habits, attitudes, and even your very identity.  If you are ready …

How many times have you started pursuing a fitness goal and ended up throwing in the towel? Yeah, we’ve all been there! Imagine what your life would look like if you could finally achieve the goal you’ve been dreaming about. Let’s make this one STICK! Often people become overwhelmed and quit when they jump in too quickly, don’t create a …

Download your Routine Busting Cheat Sheet and Bring Back Your Sparkle! Do your days seem to blur together? Do you often feel unmotivated and unexcited? Are you afraid that life might pass you by? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you’re probably stuck in a rut! Don’t freak out! We’ve all been there before! Being in a …

I am a big believer that if you WANT something, if it’s a HELL YES for you, then you need to throw everything you have at it. This is not the time to tiptoe in and “hope” that something works. It’s the time to roar in (like a tiger) and scratch your line in the sand. (had to do the …

Years ago, my roommate had a universal gym machine in our apartment. We teased that it was a nothing but a very expensive laundry hanger. That was my only home gym experience for the longest. Then a friend trained for a century bike ride almost exclusively on an indoor bike trainer and that got my attention! As much as I …

Finish Strong. Limit your effort if you need to, but always finish strong. I was brand new to road cycling. It was windy day and the ride was kicking my ass. I was finished but we were still miles from the end of the ride. Time to pull over and flag down the SAG vehicle (support that helps with problems …

In the big scheme of things, and coke and 2 pieces of pizza aren’t the end of the world. But, when it’s wayyyyyy outside of your norm, and there was no pre-thought of some “cheat meal” or anything, then there was a breakdown somewhere along the way. After the breakdown, I had to ask myself. What happened? I wasn’t sleeping …

I have a confession. I just spent $90 on a pair of running tights. Now, that may be entirely within your “normal” but not mine. Maybe you spring for the $130 pair on a regular basis (there were several people in the store on a first name basis with the sales clerk). I typically buy the “3 for $15 “ …