It feels like I've been living in the kitchen this past week! I have made a commitment to eat more fruits and veggies and cut out some of the processed stuff that had been making its way into the house and into my mouth. In order to be successful at this I realize I need …
Tag: motivation
Small changes make a huge impact!
Losing weight or getting in shape can be a daunting task. Many people mistakenly go to extremes right off the bat, whether it's going on a severely restrictive diet or jumping into a too-challenging exercise schedule. While the intention behind such actions is understandable (everyone wants to get in shape or lose weight yesterday)! The …
Get Your Game Face On!
The new year is just around the corner and many people will take a few minutes on self-reflection (for what you did in 2012) and self-flagellation (for what you failed to do in 2012). Once the self-whatever has been hashed through - thoughts will immediately turn to goals for 2013. I bet your bottom dollar that …
Don’t Be a Rookie On January 1st!
Today is December 7th and there are 24 days left in the year. Many people (rookies) wait until January 1st to start their New Year’s Resolutions. And while that seems like a pretty good date to turn over that new leaf, begin anew, etc. I’d like to challenge you to make one healthy change to …
No-Excuses Exercises
We are well into the holidays! If the red cups at Starbucks weren't your first hint then the full parking lots at your local mall should have clued you in! With the shopping comes the egging and the nogging! As our calendar fills up with holiday events, activities and visiting family, you can bet your …
30 Day Countdown Starts Now!
Don't let the next 30 days turn into a free for all. Here's a 3 step plan to help you fit into your jeans on Jan 1st. Schedule your workouts NOW. Only eat your favorite, favorite, FAVORITE holiday foods - skip the things you can have anytime. Look at your holiday party/dinner schedule for the …
Quote of the day!
A setback is nothing, it's your comeback that matters! Now go run! Keli 🙂
October Challenge
Early in October I posed a fitness challenge to my 5:30am boot camp group. On October 31 I would have them do a 5 minute plank and a 5 minute wall squat. I wanted to ratchet up the intensity a bit and provide an end goal that everyone would be working towards, together. The longest …
What is your payoff?
Sticking to an fitness program requires a lot of "shuns"; dedication, motivation and perspiration. Surprisingly, what it doesn't require is that you enjoy any of it. Shut the front door! What? There are many people who don't like to exercise and they struggle with those feelings every time they drag themselves to the gym. …
Down but never out
Today we are giving props to the San Francisco Giants for their remarkable come-from-behind, 3-game rally to beat the St. Louis Cardinals for a spot in the World Series. Whether you're a diehard Giants fan, a fair-weather Giants fan or not a Giants fan at all, you can appreciate their achievement. Also, let this be …