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4 Weeks to Forever

While picking up some items at the grocery store, I overheard a group of people discussing their fitness-related challenges. It brought back so many conversations I’ve had with clients over the years. Today I’m going to share what I call “4 Weeks to Forever”. One of the things I struggle with the most as a fitness professional is our society’s …

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The Hidden Value in the Journey

Today we’re going to talk about the hidden value in the journey. Do you take time each day to sit in silence and reflect?  I know for me (and many of my coaching clients), this is an extremely valuable habit to cultivate. There are many benefits including stress reduction, relaxation, and focus, but for me, one of the key things …

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Are You Too Old? Age vs. Actions

Around 6 months ago I almost asked myself “Are you too old?” Last winter I went to the mountains with my family. Several days of incredible skiing and spending quality time with my family. It was also a rough one on the body. That’s what I’m going to talk about today. Physical activity is great, but by the end of …

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What Sesame Street can Teach us About Nutrition!

You may think I’ve gone insane by quoting Sesame Street in relation to nutrition and weight loss but bear with me. There’s something this children’s show can teach us about nutrition and weight loss! A mentor of mine taught me years ago that a great coach should be able to take expert-level information and explain it in a way that …

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The Power of Simplicity: Warren Buffet and Fitness!

Today is all about the power of simplicity. Here’s an illuminating quote from Warren Buffet about his successful investment strategy: “To the extent that we’ve been successful, it’s because we concentrated on identifying one-foot hurdles that we could step over rather than because we acquired the ability to clear seven-footers. That may seem unfair, but in business, it is usually …