You are not a number. Who you are cannot be represented by a number on a scale, by a calendar, or in a checkbook. The world makes assumptions based on numbers, but we can choose not to adhere to them by teaching ourselves to access the true core of our existence and see beyond these assumptions. This... Continue Reading →
When growth is a slow-go
I may have mentioned more than once that I am challenged by my impatience. When I get something that I am sure can help others, I want them to get it too. I want them to get it yesterday in fact. I realize that this is not only unrealistic but also unfair. It has been laid on my heart LOUDLY... Continue Reading →
Start with ONE
The push-up, with its multi-faceted muscle toning benefits, should become your best buddy. It's not a new move, by any means, but many beginning-to-intermediate exercisers avoid it due to a misguided belief that they "can't do them". BZZZZZZZZZ...sorry, I'm going to need a judge's ruling on that: YES.YOU. CAN. It is simply a matter of learning the technique and... Continue Reading →
Oh say, can you see beyond the scale?
As I've said before, nothing helps change my perspective like a visual. As you can see from the above photo, 5 lbs of fat may be equal to 5 lbs of muscle in weight, but it is clearly not equal in volume. Another good reason why we need encouragement not to live by the number... Continue Reading →
Let your “can’t” be “can’t YET”
Since I've already told you I believe in magic, you're probably wondering if I'm about to try to convince you that you can fly. Realistically speaking, if I must, maybe not at this time, but I would never say never. Flying aside, are we are equipped to do a limitless amount of other things? Absolutely. We stop... Continue Reading →
To begin: get over yourself
I'm asking you to get over yourself, but the bad news is that I can't tell you exactly how to do it. Before you turn on me and get all up in arms in the belief that I'd endeavor to lead you blindly to a destination unknown to me, let me rephrase: The bad news... Continue Reading →
fit BEYOND form 