Today Only
Today is the only day we've got guaranteed, more specifically this moment. I've been thinking about this because I'm typically a "in the future this will happen or that would be nice" and I forget to live in the right…
Looking for “toned” arms?…..stronger shoulders come first
It's no secret that women feel more confident wearing sleeveless and tank tops when their arms look good, but did you know that strong shoulders (and mobile thoracic spine) should come first? The small muscles of the shoulder stabilize the joint for healthy, well moving arms and neck…
Taking a break
You know I'm always preaching about consistency in your exercise program, but that doesn't mean taking a break is bad. So what's the difference? The difference is when you aren't taking a planned break, but instead you miss workouts because…
Can you lose weight by doing this one thing?
Is there "just" one thing you can do that will help you lose weight? Probably not. It's more likely that you'll need to address, a.k.a. take seriously, several aspects of your life that you'll have to change that will lead to significant and…
Where’s your attention (have you “suddenly” gained weight?)
I got so involved in a project over the weekend so much that I hardly paid any attention to what I was eating. That is very unlike me. Normally, I am very aware of what foods I eat, especially making sure…
Your strength potential
“Feeling strong is incredible,” said a client. The woman had lost more than 40 pounds, but the thing that was even more important to her was feeling strong. Embracing strength is always a winning choice. Strength stands out as the best…
Your scale doesn’t tell the whole story
There are a few ways to track your health and fitness progress, but there's one you could avoid fixating on. Your scale. The number on the scale is simply telling you how resistant you are to gravity … in other words,…
5 Mindset Shifts for Success
Mastering your mindset holds the key to all aspects of your life, including health and fitness. What’s standing in our way often starts with our beliefs – our negative thoughts, self-imposed limitations and fragile mindsets. Flip the script to…
Getting over the “getting started” hump
I bet you've experienced a lazy weekend morning when the weather was perfect for going outside to do some gardening, go for walk or even to get some long overdo backyard chores completed but you were so tired from a long week that you spent half…
Core stability unlocks mobility
Mobility is a big topic of interest for women, I'd say especially if you are over the age of 50. By this time, lack of mobility is really influencing your life and how you do things. Maybe you can't hook your bra behind…
