Five Ways to Get Your Fitness Program Back on Track

Are you looking for a way to get yourself motivated and working out again? Do you worry that you can’t sustain your exercise program without a good method to inspire or drive you? Maybe you just want someone or something to deliver a good swift kick in the pants to get you up and moving? Here are five ways to get your fitness program back on track: Take a Page from Laura Torres experience – Train for a race or a triathlon. Not only does it give you a goal, but there’s also a challenge to putting yourself on a … Continue reading

Top Five Weight Loss Motivators

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, I’m trotting out my favorite thing – yes – you know it: lists! Today’s list is my top five weight loss motivators. These are pretty personal motivators for me and they may work for you or they may not. It’s important to recognize that and in fact, not only do I recognize it, I would love to hear from those of you who read my posts what are your top motivators, you can post them here in the comments or drop me a private note. If I can get enough of them, I’ll publish … Continue reading

Friday the 14th Fitness Funnies

It’s Friday and laughter is an excellent fitness tool because when we laugh, we release endorphins that improve our mood, our outlook and our mindset. A positive mindset that uplifts the body and the soul provides you with the support to face the trials of life. So get ready to flex your funny bone and enjoy the following: From FitStep Funnies: I thought I would let you, my friends, in on a little secret I’ve found for building my arm and shoulder muscles. You might wish to adopt this regimen. Three days a week works well. I start by standing … Continue reading

Mirror, Mirror on the Wall

When it comes down to opposites attracting, we talked about emphasizing the other’s strengths by letting them take the lead in certain areas. However, there’s more that you can both do. One of the things about my husband I have always admired was his ability to look at the positive side of people. I’m a cynic by nature. It surprises some people when I say that because I am great at offering a positive outlook, however I am not quite so positive internally. When your partner has strengths that you do not, use them as a mirror not to reflect … Continue reading