I read an article written by Rod Sims, in one of Carolyn's newsletters and the title was 10 Questions to Find Out if Fitness Failure is in Your Future. The article brought back memories of when I got frustrated because I was not seeing or getting the results in my fitness routine that I so desperately wanted. I stopped exercising, which was the wrong move. I had fitness … [Read more...] about Are You Guilty of Unrealistic Fitness Expectations?
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Neglecting Your Health Is Detrimental
A few days ago, I spoke with a friend who has a sister who is a year younger that I am. My friend’s sister was diagnosed with diabetes a few years ago and since then her health and quality of life has declined. I share this story with you because I want you to know how important it is for you to take care of your health. The Story I have a good friend who has a sister who … [Read more...] about Neglecting Your Health Is Detrimental
12 Reasons You Should Have An Accountability Buddy When Making Changes
Making healthy lifestyle changes is sometimes hard, but having an accountability buddy makes it easier. It’s okay to walk alone, but it’s better when you’re walking with someone. What is an Accountability Buddy? An accountability buddy is someone who holds you accountable for your actions when you are making changes. It is usually best to have an accountability buddy who … [Read more...] about 12 Reasons You Should Have An Accountability Buddy When Making Changes
How to Take Charge of Your Health
Good health is something that everyone wants. There are also those who don’t give health much thought until an illness rears its ugly head. I was one of those persons who had no clue that I could change things, by making healthy lifestyle changes, until I was faced with a health issue. That health issue lead me down the path of striving to live a healthy lifestyle. As a … [Read more...] about How to Take Charge of Your Health
Warm it Up, Stretch it Out
This is a guest post written by Victoria Abrams. Many times, a warm up is likened to heating up your car in the cold weather. This is a good way to convey the idea that warming up your body prior to any physical activity is very important. Along with warming up, stretching at the end of a workout is a very beneficial habit to acquire. Remembering your warm up, and cooling … [Read more...] about Warm it Up, Stretch it Out
How to Pull Yourself Up After Falling Off the Plant-Based Diet Wagon
Eating a plant-based diet is not as easy as it sounds. All you have to do is eat some plants; how hard can that be? Easier said than done. When you have eaten an animal-based diet for most of your life, it is hard letting go of those foods that you once enjoyed. You decided that eating a plant-based diet is something that you will do. You do well on the diet for a while, … [Read more...] about How to Pull Yourself Up After Falling Off the Plant-Based Diet Wagon