This morning I would like to dedicate my blog, with gratitude, to my "gym," students, who motivate me in ways I don't think I could EVER do in return. From stories of surviving the Holocaust, organ transplants, cancers of all types, loss of children and other loved ones to our very own biggest loser stories, I am always amazed at the energy in the room at all my classes. Last … [Read more...] about Because of YOU
Motivation/Inspiration
Never Give Up!
There are quite a few very special people in my life who are currently suffering with some pretty tough emotional, financial, physical and/or health situations and when I found this quote, I thought it quite appropriate to share. "When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hold on a minute longer, never give up then, … [Read more...] about Never Give Up!
You are Closer than You Think!
So setting goals, and setting timers really does help! By setting a goal of 100 laps of swimming (last week and then, again, this week) I definitely swam more than previous weeks. I started my week Sunday and as of yesterday I logged 90 laps. That means if I get in the pool today OR tomorrow, I will definitely reach (and exceed) my goal. With blazing hot temperatures in … [Read more...] about You are Closer than You Think!
Confucius Say…
“When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don’t adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.” – Confucius The importance of continuing to change things up cannot be taken lightly. While this applies to most everything in life, it most definitely applies to weight loss. Continue tweaking your food intake and your movement and you WILL reach those goals! For many … [Read more...] about Confucius Say…
Because of YOU
This morning I have been spending time catching up on articles and videos about...no shocker here... diet and exercise. Trust me that I get A LOT of them in my mail each day. From the most reputable sources like Weight Watchers and Dr. Oz, to lots of infomercials, I try to read and watch as many as I can. I love when I stumble upon something that makes a lot of sense, but … [Read more...] about Because of YOU