Don’t Ever Give Up!
I’m not going to sugar coat it… The truth is that lifestyle changes aren’t easy to make and that change won’t happen overnight. There’s a good chance that you’ll have occasional setbacks. You may stumble. I too have had setbacks. It’s natural. You’re human. But don’t even think of giving up! If you never give up then you won’t fail. Each day is a new chance to start...
Your Reason Why
Why do you want to exercise and get into great shape? Grab onto the first answer that came into your mind. That is your unique reason why. Your reason could have to do with weight, size, shape, strength, appearance, health, function or longevity. Or it could be about something completely off the wall. Hey, it’s your reason and there are no wrong answers. This reason is your motivation. It’s the thought that you need to...
How to Stay Fit on Vacation
Leaving town for a summer get-away? If you’re not careful your trip will quickly turn into a fat trap. I don’t want your fitness results to disappear before you return home. Keep reading for my 2 simple steps to avoid the dreaded vacation fat trap. There are plenty of strategies and techniques out there for staying fit on vacation, but most are fairly complicated. I’m not going to give you a list of 27 things to...
19 Awesome Reasons to Exercise Today
I know it’s summer and you have exciting places to go and things to do. But wait! Did you forget about your workout? Again? Lots of people fall off the exercise wagon during summer months due to vacations, taking care of kids home for the summer months, and other warm weather distractions. I get it, I really do, but what about all the amazing perks that you’re missing out on? Just in case you needed a little reminder that...
Motivation vs Habit
I recently heard a quote that’s worth sharing: Motivation is what gets you started, Habit is what keeps you going. This is very true. When you first start an exercise program you are filled with motivation. It’s what got you into the gym in the first place. It’s what gets you up out of bed and into your workout gear in the morning. But what about when that motivation starts to fade? This is when habit takes the...
You Get Out What You Put In
Like anything else in life, when it comes to your exercise routine you get out what you put in. Just going through the motions isn’t good enough. For real results, push your intensity in each workout. Remind yourself that it’s only a small portion of your day, and that you can do it. Dig down deep and give it all you have. Read Companion Articles: It’s Time to Update Your Outdated Exercise Routine Easy Turkey...
Getting To The Goal in 5 Steps
You want to get into better shape, to drop the fat and to increase your tone and strength. Join the club…most people are actively working toward an elusive fitness goal. So what separates those who end up achieving their goals from the rest of the masses who are trapped in a fruitless struggle? Winston Churchill hit the nail on the head when he said, “Never, never, never, never give up.” The bottom line is that it is...
Here’s the #1 Fitness Tip
You’re going to love me for this tip because it’s so simple and yet it makes all of the difference when it comes to your fitness results. The sad truth is that more than 90 percent of gym goers fail to achieve the level of results they want—even after a full year of faithfully going through their routine. Maybe you can relate. It doesn’t have to be this way. I believe that you deserve to get the highest level of...