As I was working out at the gym one morning, the words “you look like hell” filled my mind. I instantly became discouraged and felt like ditching my workout for the day. I wondered why my mind went straight to describing my body with such negative words. It didn’t deserve that! As I evaluated this situation throughout the day, I …
Are you struggling with a lack of motivation when it comes to pursuing your health and fitness? You’re not alone! We’ve all been there once or twice… or even fifteen times. Maybe you’re low on time or have been fighting off an illness. I totally get it! If it’s because you don’t have the proper tools on hand that are …
At one point in my life, I could easily close the door to a messy room in my home, forget about the clutter, and enjoy my day. But once I did this one too many times, the disorganization began to pile up and overwhelm me both physically and mentally. I noticed that when my living space was cluttered, my mind …
Have you ever convinced yourself that you’d take charge of your health and fitness once you’ve accomplished “blank”? For a while, my “blank” was starting a business. As a goal-oriented person, I continually put off my health and fitness journey while I poured my time and energy into building a business from scratch. I kept telling myself that I would …
I recently went on a kayaking vacation with a few of my friends. If you know me, you know that I love to kayak. Due to various injuries, I hadn’t paddled a river in almost two years. I quickly noticed that my friends who were very consistent paddlers kayaked extremely well. Their endurance, strength, and pace were exceptional! Since I …
Can I tell you a secret? I was afraid of the dark until I was well into my thirties… As soon as the sun went down, I would turn on all of the lights and close all of the closet doors. I always made sure that my dog slept next to my bed, and I woke her every time I …
Are you more likely to accomplish a task if you’ve scheduled in time to complete it, or you know that you’ll receive a reward when you finish it? We are all motivated in different ways! When it comes to pushing yourself to achieve your fitness goals, consider these four types of motivation. You may want to combine two of them …
Do you avoid the gym? Maybe you’re worried that everyone will look at you, you’ll be the only one out of shape, or you’ll have to pay tons of money for a membership. Worry no more! Recently, one of my friends shared that she didn’t feel comfortable going to the gym because she feared that fellow gym-goers would judge her. …
As I pulled myself out of bed one morning, I fell straight to the floor. I couldn’t move. I felt immense pain. I was stuck. Being the avid planner that I am, I decided right then and there, while sprawled out on my bedroom floor, that I needed to make a change in my life. I couldn’t bear to feel …
Have you ever stepped on the bathroom scale and felt like giving up altogether on your health and fitness goals? You’re not alone! Seeing zero improvement or a higher number than when you started your journey can send most of us into a frenzy. Know that the number it rings up is not the sole means of determining your fitness. …